How to Play Julian Correctly – Combo Timing, Build, and Strategy

Julian is one of the most unique and versatile fighters/mages in Mobile Legends. Unlike most heroes, Julian doesn’t have an ultimate, but instead has empowered versions of all his skills when cast after each other. Mastering Julian is all about combo timing, spacing, and build adaptation. If played correctly, Julian can deal massive burst magic damage while sustaining himself with lifesteal, making him a nightmare in team fights. This guide will help you play Julian properly — from skills to builds to game strategy. ⸻ 🧠 Understand Julian’s Combo System Julian’s playstyle revolves around his skill-enhancing mechanic. After casting any of his three main skills, the next skill becomes empowered. This makes him very combo-heavy but also dangerous in the right hands. Here’s how his skills work: • Skill 1 (Scythe): Julian throws a flying scythe that slows and damages enemies. • Skill 2 (Sword): Julian dashes forward, dealing magic damage to enemies in his path. • Skill 3 (Chains): Julian summons chains that root enemies in place. Empowered Skills: If you cast any skill, and then cast a different one next, the second skill becomes empowered — dealing more damage, having better effects, or longer range. Common Combo: Skill 1 → Skill 2 (empowered dash) → Skill 3 (empowered chain/root) ⸻ 🛡️ Best Build for Julian • Tough Boots or Magic Shoes • Genius Wand – reduce enemy magic defense • Concentrated Energy – magic lifesteal for sustain • Glowing Wand – damage over time for long fights • Divine Glaive – heavy magic penetration • Immortality – survive late-game burst Emblem: Mage or Assassin (Inspire Talent) Battle Spell: Execute or Flicker This build balances burst damage, sustain, and survivability, helping Julian stay longer in fights. ⸻ 🧭 Early Game Tips • Focus on poking enemies in lane with Skill 1 • Use Skill 2 as a gap closer or escape — don’t waste it • Unlock all three skills quickly so you can start chaining combos • Don’t tower dive too early — Julian needs items to become deadly • Use basic combos to harass and then retreat safely ⸻ ⚔️ Mid to Late Game Strategy • Stick close to your tank or roamer — you are not a frontliner • Use empowered Chain (Skill 3) to root enemies in team fights • Combine skills wisely — avoid spamming them randomly • Focus squishy targets like mages or marksmen • Use bushes to hide and combo enemies unexpectedly • Time your skills with your allies’ CC for maximum impact ⸻ 🎮 Pro Tips to Play Julian Correctly • Don’t spam skills all at once. Time them to always get an empowered effect. • Try different combos. Skill 2 → Skill 3 is good for chasing. Skill 1 → Skill 3 is good for rooting. • Concentrated Energy is key. It gives Julian crazy sustain in 1v1 or 1v2. • Flicker can combo well with empowered Scythe for instant burst. ⸻ ✅ Conclusion Julian is all about combos and creativity. Once you master his mechanics, he becomes one of the most powerful burst-damage heroes with excellent sustain. With the right timing and positioning, Julian can dominate fights and carry the game. If you enjoy hybrid fighter-mages who require skill and timing, Julian is the perfect hero for you.