MLBB Introduces Marcel, a Time-Stopping Support Hero

A new hero named Marcel has officially arrived on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Advanced Server as part of the latest patch update. His addition suggests that Marcel will become the game’s 132nd hero upon release. Designed as a Support, Marcel stands out by introducing an entirely new mechanic to MLBB: time-stopping abilities.

Marcel Overview

Marcel is a Support hero who wields a unique device called Clemar, allowing him to freeze enemies in time and control the battlefield through heavy crowd control. His kit focuses on immobilization, area control, and disruption rather than raw damage, making him one of the most mechanically distinct heroes introduced so far.

Abilities Breakdown

Passive – Platinum Snap

Marcel’s Basic Attacks deal enhanced Physical Damage but cannot critically strike. He has naturally high HP regeneration and does not benefit from bonus Attack Speed. Any extra HP is converted into Hybrid Defense.Clemar automatically captures nearby enemy heroes, briefly immobilizing them and dealing True Damage based on their Max HP. Marcel gains a shield equal to the damage dealt, and one nearby ally can receive the same shield. Each target has an 8-second cooldown, which can be reduced by Marcel’s Basic Attacks.

First Skill – Framed Moment

Clemar targets an area around Marcel. After a short delay, enemies within range take Physical Damage and are immobilized for one second.

Second Skill – Tracking Shot

Marcel enters a Tracking Haste state, gaining 15% Movement Speed, which increases to 75% when moving toward enemy heroes. Recasting the skill allows Marcel to dash in a chosen direction, leaving behind a phantom. If Framed Moment is active, Clemar remains at its original location.

Ultimate – Golden Hour

After a brief delay, Clemar captures a wide-area shot for three seconds. All units within the zone—except Marcel—are placed into Stasis, rendering them unable to move and immune to damage from all sources except Marcel.Ranged Basic Attacks and projectiles entering the area are also frozen and deal 50% damage once the effect ends. Golden Hour additionally resets the cooldown of Platinum Snap for all affected enemies.

Gameplay Impact and Analysis

Marcel’s skill set makes him a powerful crowd-control-focused Support. His passive alone allows him to consistently disrupt enemies through immobilization, even without actively casting abilities. His first and second skills further enhance this control by adding more lockdown potential and exceptional mobility.

His ultimate, Golden Hour, is the defining element of his kit and one of the most impactful abilities ever introduced in MLBB. It can completely freeze heroes, minions, objectives like the Turtle or Lord, and even turrets within its area. Notably, Purify effects and cleansing abilities—including Diggie’s ultimate—offer no protection inside the zone. High-impact abilities such as Beatrix’s Bennett Ultimate, Xavier’s Ultimate, Aldous’s Ultimate, and Bane’s Ultimate are also suspended when they enter the stasis area.

However, Golden Hour functions as a double-edged sword. Poor positioning can unintentionally freeze key allies, such as the team’s main damage dealer, potentially turning fights against Marcel’s own team. When used correctly, though, the ability can create crucial windows to reset fights, disengage, or secure objectives.

Release Timeline

With Marcel currently undergoing testing on the Advanced Server, his global release is expected within the next three months. Based on the current timeline, Marcel is projected to arrive on the original MLBB server around March 2026, where he is likely to become a frequent ban due to his disruptive and game-altering ultimate.