Mobile Legends: Bang Bang just dropped a brand-new hero on its advanced server, and fans can’t stop talking about him. His name is Sora, the Shifting Cloud, and with his elastic combos, flashy transformations, and anime-inspired design, it’s hard not to see a little One Piece flavour here. In fact, plenty of players are already drawing comparisons to Luffy Gear 5, sparking speculation about a potential MLBB x One Piece collaboration down the line.
So, what exactly makes Sora stand out? Let’s break down his skills, playstyle, and when we might actually see him on the live servers.
A Hero With Two Sides
Sora’s biggest hook is his dual-form mechanic, letting him shift between two very different roles mid-match. His passive, Mystic Surge, builds stacks as he deals damage. Once charged, activating his ultimate lets him transform into either:
- Thunder Form (Assassin) – Converts extra HP into Physical Attack, giving him fast, high-damage combos.
- Torrent Form (Tank) – Converts bonus Attack into Max HP, turning him into a bruiser who can soak up damage while controlling fights.
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It’s a flexible system, similar to MLBB’s Suyou, but with a twist: Sora’s transformation depends on which direction you swipe his ultimate skill.
Skill Breakdown
Here’s how his kit plays out depending on which True Art you choose:
Skill 1: Sundering Strike
- Thunderflash (Thunder) – A flurry of fast strikes that scale off Attack power, plus a lunge.
- Overwhelm (Torrent) – Twin strikes with Attack scaling and a lunge that stuns, perfect for locking enemies down.
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Skill 2: Windstride
- Thunder Rush (Thunder) – A leap followed by a thunderstorm, dealing damage and slowing enemies.
- Skyfall (Torrent) – A leap that knocks enemies back and smashes them into the air.
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Ultimate: Shifting Skies
- Swipe left – Enter Thunder form, briefly untargetable, gaining speed and high-damage strikes.
- Swipe right – Enter Torrent form, pulling in enemies and dealing HP-based damage.
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It’s a kit that requires practice, but once mastered, it could push him high on the MLBB meta tier list.
When Will Sora Be Released?
Right now, Sora is only available on the advanced server. MOONTON Games hasn’t confirmed an official release date yet, but based on their usual schedule of launching new heroes every three months, fans can likely expect him to arrive around mid-December 2025 or early January 2026.
The last hero, Obsidia, followed that pattern, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Sora drops at the start of the next ranked season. Until then, players should keep an eye on updates, as his abilities may be tweaked before launch.
A Tease of Future Collabs?
Between his wild transformations, elastic combos, and anime-like style, Sora feels like a nod to Luffy Gear 5 from One Piece. While nothing has been confirmed, Mobile Legends has a history of big anime crossovers, including Naruto, so the idea of a One Piece x MLBB collaboration doesn’t feel far-fetched at all.
For now, players can look forward to testing Sora on the advanced server and preparing for his arrival on the main game later this year.