In the ever-shifting world of Mobile Legends, certain heroes rise and fall with the tides of balance updates and meta shifts. One such hero — long forgotten by many — is quietly making a comeback, and it’s time to start paying attention. Enter Brody, the gold laner who’s climbing the ranked ladder and turning heads with his renewed power.
According to the official Mobile Legends website, Brody now holds the #8 spot in pick rate among Mythic-ranked players. That’s not a blip — that’s a trend. And no, it’s not driven by nostalgia. The current meta is finally starting to favor Brody’s strengths, making him a top contender for gold lane dominance.
So what changed? In the most recent patch, Brody received some critical quality-of-life improvements:
Reduced backswings on his first and second skills
Smoother, faster combos for more fluid gameplay
These tweaks make his poke-and-run playstyle even more effective, letting him out-trade and outmaneuver many traditional marksmen in the early game.
But here’s the real kicker: the meta itself has changed in Brody’s favor.
Siege minions now provide less gold
Jungle crab gold has been reduced
This is bad news for late-game-scaling marksmen who need time and farm to hit their power spikes. But for Brody — who thrives in the early to mid-game — this is a golden opportunity. His ability to trade, poke, and apply pressure before scaling even comes into play makes him a lane bully with real kill pressure.
You might be wondering: “If Brody’s so good, why isn’t he all over MPL or pro leagues?”
It’s a fair question. As of now, Brody hasn’t made a big splash in professional play. This could be due to:
Teams still adjusting to the patch
Other picks providing more flexibility at the pro level
But with Granger getting nerfed in the next patch, the door is wide open for new contenders — and Brody might just be your best pick to stay ahead of the meta curve.
Brody’s core playstyle can be summed up in three steps:
Poke
Run
Ultimate
Here’s how it works:
Use your first and second skills to poke and apply marks
Wait until your target is low
Unleash your ultimate from a safe distance for the finisher
For a balance of range, sustain, and survivability, consider this core build:
Malefic Gun – For extra poke and turret pressure
Blade of the Heptaseas – Boosts your early burst damage
Rose Gold Meteor – Keeps you alive with lifeline protection
Don’t spam basic attacks: His auto-attacks have long animations. Mistimed attacks can easily hit minions instead of heroes.
Use manual targeting: Drag your basic attack button directly to your target. It takes practice but drastically improves accuracy and efficiency in fights.
Position smartly: Brody isn’t the fastest marksman. Use the terrain and bushes to your advantage, and always save your skills for the right moment.
Brody isn't just back — he's thriving in ranked. Whether you're climbing the solo queue ladder or prepping for upcoming tournaments, now is the time to master Brody before everyone else catches on.
Give him a shot, refine your mechanics, and you just might find yourself snowballing games before the enemy marksman can even get online.
What do you think about Brody’s comeback? Are you picking him up this season? Let’s discuss!
