CharacterMageMid LanePatch 2.2.16a

Xavier

Xavier, the Defier of Light, is a mage who plays in the Mid Lane.

Also known as Defier of Light

Lore

Former member of the Knights of Light who's determined to forge a path of his own. Xavier was a member of the Knights of Light who was awarded the title "Arbiter of Light". After suppressing Terizla's Free Smiths' Guild, Xavier underwent a decade of inner struggle and despondency. And when he was ordered to capture the two "heretics", Yin and Melissa, he was once again forced to choose between duty and conscience.

Mage · Mid Lane Xavier official portrait

Official portrait © Moonton

Combat sheet

HP2,380

HP regen6.8/s

Physical attack111

Physical defense17

Magic defense15

Movement speed250

Attack speed1/s

Attack speed ratio100%

Mana500

Mana regen4/s

Skills

4 skills

Ability index →

Passive

Transcendence

CCDamage

When Xavier's skills hit enemy heroes, he gains 50% Movement Speed for 1.2s (decays over time) and 1 energy charge. At 3 charges, his next skill triggers the Transcendence state. Transcendence: In this state, Xavier's Skills 1 and 2 have their cooldowns reduced by 4s, and his Ultimate by 36s. Transcendence lasts 5s and can be extended by 1s each time his skills hit enemies.

Skill 1

CD 6.545 Mana

Infinite Extension

AOESlow

Xavier fires a Mystic Bullet that deals 480 (+100% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies it passes through. The Bullet's flying distance increases each time it hits an enemy or the Mystic Barrier (up to 5 times).

Skill 2

CD 1380 Mana

Mystic Field

AOE

Xavier summons a Mystic Barrier that lasts 5s. Enemies touching the Barrier take 220 (+65% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and are slowed by 50%, while allies gain 50% extra Movement Speed (decays over 1.2s). When hit by Xavier's other skills, the Barrier expands into a Mystic Field for 3s, dealing 220 (+65% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies within and immobilizing them for 0.8s.

Ultimate

CD 56120 Mana

Dawning Light

BurstBuff

Xavier unleashes a beam of Mystic magic in the target direction, dealing 600 (+180% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to all enemies along its path. Once cast, he also directly enters the Transcendence state and resets the state's duration.

Counter / cooperate relationship

Matchups

Counters

Xavier possesses short cooldowns, a soft CC, good sustainability and performs well against heroes without Blink or burst damage, such as Hanabi and Faramis.

Countered by

Xavier is countered by heroes with high mobility that can quickly close a gap such as Benedetta, Hayabusa, and Natalia.

Compatibility

He works well alongside heroes that can buff or provide CC to give him more opportunities to deal damage, such as Carmilla and Atlas.

Best teammates

Official combos

Combos

TEAMFIGHT COMBOS

Cast Xavier's Ultimate to enter or refresh Transcendence, then try to hit as many enemies as possible with his 2nd Skill, and follow up with his 1st Skill to create a forbidden field to immobilize enemies. Continue casting his 1st Skill to extend Transcendence's duration while going for kills.

LANING COMBOS

In the laning phase, Xavier possesses great poke with his 1st Skill and can utilize the slow from his 2nd Skill to make targets easier to hit. This combination allows him to quickly reach Transcendence. When the opportunity arises, use his Ultimate to finish off an enemy and while in Transcendence state.

Sources

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Xavier — official Mobile Legends hero page
Moonton · 2026