- Offense
- 10/ 10
- Durability
- 3/ 10
- Effects
- 7/ 10
- Difficulty
- 4/ 10
- Lane
- Mid Lane
- Release
- 2017
- Resource
- Mana
- Damage
- Magic
- Range
- Ranged
- Region
- Nebula Chronorift
- Skins
- 9
- Tier list
- Tier A
- Win rate
- 51.0 %
- Ban rate
- 0.3 %
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Story
In the far east of the Land of Dawn lies the uncharted Land of Giants, home to Cyclops, a one-eyed giant dwarf with a surprisingly small figure. As Cyclops grew he proved to be very different from the other giants, not only was he small in size but he was also unique. As such, unlike the other Giants, he couldn't really rely on brute strength.
However, Cyclops was obsessed with the stars and the sky since he was little. He looked at the sky day and night and, as a result, he discovered the truth: the planets were always in orbital motion. And he also realized that these kinds of movements contained incredible magical power. Equipped with an hourglass to charge and control this type of power, he became the famous "Starsoul Magician" of his homeland, granting him the ability to travel between space. The planetary movement would never stop, thus making Cyclops extremely powerful and invincible. Unfortunately, this realization made him feel quite alone.
One day, during Cyclops' space travel, he arrived in the Land of Dawn and found, to his surprise, that there were many powerful adversaries waiting for him to be defeated. Cyclops believed that wherever he went and what he saw, he would overcome. With the powerful magical powers of the planetary movement at his side, Cyclops ventured into the Land of Dawn, deciding that he would bring down his name as one of the greatest heroes who ever lived.
Did you know?
- !This part should be read to those who don't read history and believe everything the internet says! The rumors that Cyclops held the galax are false and Moonton never mentioned that he was a great hero. Moonton only said that he holds concentrated energy and even stated that Cyclops is the smallest of his species. (Maybe the same height or a little taller than Harith). There were no old lore for him either, as he never received any changes related to his lore or backstory and his lore has been the same since his release. You can check his actual height and weight in MLA for more specific information.
- Cyclops owes his name to the one-eyed giants of Greek mythology.
- The term "dwarf-giant" is a size description used in astronomy to describe the size of a star. “Dwarf-Giant” refers to a star that is small compared to a normal star. This term can be used metaphorically to describe Cyclops as a dwarf, indicating that he is short compared to a normal Cyclops.
- The item "Focused Energy" was once linked to Cyclops lore. In his splash art, you can see Cyclops holding this swirling energy, which is actually a gem causing destruction. After sealing it, the gem is now contained and called "Focused Energy".
- He is the only mage in MLBB that does not rely on mana management, as his passive reduces cooldowns instead of using energy.
- His skill names (Stardust Shock, Planets Attack, Star Power Lockdown) all relate to space and celestial bodies.
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Combos
The combos recommended by the game, in the order to cast the skills.
Laning
Cyclops can use his 2nd Skill to close in on enemy heroes then hit them with both his 1st Skill and the spheres summoned by his 2nd Skill. This combo is very effective against enemy heroes.
Teamfight
In teamfights, Cyclops should control the target enemy with his Ultimate, close in with his 2nd Skill, then finish off the target with his 1st Skill.
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Cyclops's win rate shifts against each opponent. Baseline win rate: 51.1%.
The allies Cyclops wins the most with, in win-rate points above average.
Most played builds
The three most played builds in ranked games for the selected rank, with their win rate and the share of games they appear in.
- Build 162.0% win rate
5.8% of games
Core items
- Build 257.3% win rate
4.7% of games
Core items
- Build 358.1% win rate
4.2% of games
Core items
A player's full build
The full equipment, six items, suggested by a player of this rank — or, failing that, a higher one: the best-rated guide on the game's academy. It is an opinion, not a measurement — it has no win rate.
Author's highest rank: Mythical Glory · 6 vote(s)
Over the last 30 days, Cyclops's win rate went from 51.1% to 51.0% across all ranks (-0.1 pts).
Cyclops wins most in 18–20 min games (54.4%) and least in 10–12 min games (46.3%).
By rank, Cyclops's win rate ranges from 50.7% in Mythical Glory to 51.6% in Mythic.
Skins for Cyclops (9):
- Starsoul Magician
- Exorcist
- Super Adventurer
- S.A.B.E.R. Enforcer
- Deep Sea Rescuer
- Zombie Bambino
- Master Yoda
- Straw Doll
- Yokai Warlock