Sora is one of the newest fighter heroes coming to Mobile Legends, and he brings a very unique playstyle that feels fresh compared to most existing heroes. With three different combat modes, flexible builds, and strong early-game pressure, Sora is designed for players who enjoy mechanical heroes with high impact in fights. This guide explains how Sora works, his skills, modes, combos, and the best way to use him in ranked games.
Who Is Sora in Mobile Legends?
Sora is a fighter hero with a hybrid playstyle. He can switch between assassin-oriented damage and tank-style crowd control, depending on his mode and build. This makes him adaptable to many situations, whether you want to duel enemies in the EXP lane or act as an initiator in large team fights.
Sora has already received balance adjustments on the advance server, so his release version is more stable and not overly broken. His biggest strength is flexibility, but that also means he requires good timing and decision-making.
Sora Passive Skill Explained
Sora’s passive allows him to change his role:
- Assassin Mode Converts 30% of Max HP into Physical Attack, with a 10% conversion ratio. This mode gives high damage but lower survivability.
- Tank Mode Converts 30% of Physical Attack into Max HP, making Sora much harder to kill and better for crowd control.
Each time Sora deals damage, he gains a stack. After collecting 5 stacks, he can activate his ultimate. This mechanic forces players to manage their skills carefully and avoid getting interrupted by enemy crowd control.
Skill Overview (Normal Mode)
Skill 1
Sora attacks twice, dealing physical damage, then dashes forward to deal additional damage. This skill has a short cooldown and should be leveled first because it is his main damage source.
Skill 2
Sora jumps forward, dealing physical damage. If it hits an enemy or reaches max range, he slams the ground again for extra damage.
Effects:
- Reduces its own cooldown by 2 seconds when hitting an enemy
- Applies a 40% slow for 0.5 seconds
- This skill is mainly used for chasing or escaping.
Ultimate Skill – Two Transformation Choices
Sora’s ultimate can be swiped left or right, activating different modes for 10 seconds.
Thunder Mode (Assassin Focus)
- Gains bonus movement speed
- Becomes untargetable briefly during activation
- Calls down lightning attacks on nearby enemies
This mode is best for burst damage and duels.
Torrent Mode (Tank / CC Focus)
- Gains crowd control immunity
- Pulls nearby enemies, stuns them, and deals physical damage
- Grants bonus Max HP
This mode is ideal for team fights and initiation.
Skills in Thunder Mode
- Skill 1: Attacks four times forward, then dashes while dealing damage. Can move freely during the skill.
- Skill 2: Jumps forward and summons lightning on impact, slowing enemies by 50%. Can be used twice if it hits an enemy.
- Ultimate: Sora jumps into the air and attacks the target area 16 times. He can move freely and pass through walls during this skill.
Thunder mode offers very high damage and mobility but makes Sora much squishier.
Skills in Torrent Mode
- Skill 1: Two attacks that slow enemies by 40%, followed by a dash that stuns for 0.5 seconds.
- Skill 2: A leap that knocks enemies airborne, pushes them, then slams again for another airborne effect and slow.
- Ultimate: Jumps into the air and strikes the area five times, each hit dealing damage and applying a brief stun.
Torrent mode is extremely annoying for enemies due to constant crowd control and high durability.
Best Combos and Playstyle Tips
- Start with Skill 2 to close the gap
- Activate ultimate once stacks are full
- Follow up with Skill 1 and Skill 2 in the chosen mode
- Use Thunder mode for 1v1 situations
- Use Torrent mode for team fights and initiation
Avoid engaging before enemy crowd control skills are used, as Sora’s skills can be canceled. Thunder mode can stack energy faster due to Skill 2 being usable twice.
Early Game, Late Game, and Build Tips
- Early Game: Very strong. At level 4, Sora can easily win duels in the EXP lane.
- Mid to Late Game: Assassin mode becomes risky due to low HP. Torrent mode becomes more valuable for team fights.
- Build: Follow Moonton’s recommended build. One damage item is enough; the rest should be defense.
- Talents: Use fighter talents with spell vamp since Sora relies heavily on skill spam.
Sora can technically jungle, but it is not officially recommended and may trigger system warnings.
Mobile Legends Sora is a powerful and flexible fighter who excels in early-game pressure and team fight control. His three modes give players multiple ways to approach fights, making him a strong pick for ranked matches. While he requires good timing and awareness, mastering Sora can give you a huge advantage, especially in EXP lane and coordinated team fights. If you enjoy mechanical heroes with high impact, Sora is absolutely worth learning.