Kagura is a mage hero with hard difficulty. This is a live guide — win rate, pick rate and counter data refresh every 6 hours from real ranked matches.
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Kagura works well with tank heroes with strong CC skills that allow her to deal more damage with her Ultimate, such as Atlas and Tigreal.
Kagura is countered by heroes with more than one control immunity abilities that allow them to escape her various CC skills, heroes like Joy and Martis are good examples.
Level up in this order when playing Kagura:
Rasho Umbrella Flee
Yin Yang Gathering
Seimei Umbrella Open
A young spirit born of the deep longings stored within the Seimei Umbrella, she has finally stepped out of her dream, like a radiant bloom, in defiance of the dark night.
Upon retrieving the Seimei Umbrella, Kagura gains a 450 (+80% Total Magic Power) shield, stuns nearby enemies for 0.5s, and slows them by 60% for 1s. Cooldown: 4.5s.
Kagura sends the Seimei Umbrella to the target location, dealing 365 (+105% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies in its path and slowing them by 60% for 0.5s. The Umbrella will automatically return to Kagura when she's too far away. This skill deals 130% damage to non-hero enemies.
Kagura removes all debuffs on her and leaps in the target direction, while leaving the Seimei Umbrella behind.
Kagura invokes the power of the Seimei Umbrella, dealing 250 (+95% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to nearby enemies, knocking them back, and slowing them by 60% for 0.5s.
Upon retrieving the Seimei Umbrella, Kagura gains a 450 (+80% Total Magic Power) shield, stuns nearby enemies for 0.5s, and slows them by 60% for 1s. Cooldown: 4.5s.
Kagura sends the Seimei Umbrella to the target location, dealing 365 (+105% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies in its path and slowing them by 60% for 0.5s. The Umbrella will automatically return to Kagura when she's too far away. This skill deals 130% damage to non-hero enemies.
Kagura teleports to the Seimei Umbrella's location and retrieves it, dealing 300 (+90% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to the nearby enemies.
Kagura invokes the power of the Seimei Umbrella, resetting the cooldown of Seimei Umbrella Open, dealing 235 (+60% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to enemies around the Umbrella, and slowing them by 60%. After 1.5s, enemy heroes around the Umbrella will be pulled toward it and take 480 (+155% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage.
Skill Order: Prioritise skills in this order — Skill 3 → Skill 1 → Skill 2.
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Kagura should place her Umbrella between the enemies with her 1st Skill, then use her Ultimate to reset the cooldown for her 1st Skill to be able to adjust the Umbrella location before teleporting to the Umbrella location to stun nearby enemies. She should then use her Ultimate + 2nd Skill combo to escape from the fighting zone.
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Kagura can use her 1st Skill to poke the enemy with her Umbrella, then her 2nd Skill to teleport to the Umbrella's location, dealing more damage to the enemies and dash back by casting her 2nd Skill again.
Community-ranked Kagura builds, sorted by popularity. Each build was uploaded by a real player and is refreshed every 6 hours.
Arcane Boots
Sky Piercer
Lightning Truncheon
Blood Wings
Divine Glaive
Holy Crystal
This build is good to one-shot squishy heroes.
Arcane Boots
Glowing Wand
Wishing Lantern
Divine Glaive
Holy Crystal
Enchanted Talisman
This build is good for High HP opponents.
Flameshot · Attack & Defend
Rupture
Bargain Hunter
Impure Rage
This emblem set-up is good for Kagura. Mage emblem for more magic power. Rupture for additional penetration. Bargain Hunter for fast itemization and Impure Rage for additional damage and also for its mana recovery since Kagura is a mage dependent on mana
This guide is for those players who want to explore and try using Kagura. Wish you well, goodluck and may you master her with this guide. Thank You!
Umbrella Smash. This build is good to one-shot squishy heroes.
Umbrella Melting Power. This build is good for High HP opponents.
Mage. This emblem set-up is good for Kagura. Mage emblem for more magic power. Rupture for additional penetration. Bargain Hunter for fast itemization and Impure Rage for additional damage and also for its mana recovery since Kagura is a mage dependent on mana
Battle Spell. Flameshot is better battle spell for Kagura. It is good for follow-up damage for a failed combo to sure-kill opponents
Arcane Boots
Sky Piercer
Genius Wand
Glowing Wand
Lightning Truncheon
Holy Crystal
This is a High-Burst Snowball Build designed to one-shot squishy heroes and shred magic resistance. Core Synergy Early Dominance: Arcane Boots and Genius Wand provide flat Magic Penetration to melt enemies before they can build defense. The Finisher: Sky Piercer executes low-HP targets and scales with kills, making it perfect for snowballing. The Burst: Lightning Truncheon and Holy Crystal provide massive Magic Power scaling, turning your skills into "one-hit" nukes. The Burn: Glowing Wand adds % HP damage and reduces enemy healing, ensuring no one escapes with a sliver of health.
Flameshot · Attack & Defend
Rupture
Master Assassin
Lethal Ignition
The Mage Emblem with Lethal Ignition is perfect for Kagura as it enhances her burst damage potential. Kaguras combo can easily hit enemies multiple times in a short duration, allowing Lethal Ignition to trigger consistently and deal extra adaptive damage. This makes it easier to secure kills, especially against squishy targets during mid to late game Always aim to land full combos to trigger Lethal Ignition quickly
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One shot. This is a High-Burst Snowball Build designed to one-shot squishy heroes and shred magic resistance. Core Synergy Early Dominance: Arcane Boots and Genius Wand provide flat Magic Penetration to melt enemies before they can build defense. The Finisher: Sky Piercer executes low-HP targets and scales with kills, making it perfect for snowballing. The Burst: Lightning Truncheon and Holy Crystal provide massive Magic Power scaling, turning your skills into "one-hit" nukes. The Burn: Glowing Wand adds % HP damage and reduces enemy healing, ensuring no one escapes with a sliver of health.
One shot. The Mage Emblem with Lethal Ignition is perfect for Kagura as it enhances her burst damage potential. Kaguras combo can easily hit enemies multiple times in a short duration, allowing Lethal Ignition to trigger consistently and deal extra adaptive damage. This makes it easier to secure kills, especially against squishy targets during mid to late game Always aim to land full combos to trigger Lethal Ignition quickly
Battle Spell. Flameshot complements Kaguras playstyle by enhancing her poke and burst potential from a safe distance. Since Kagura already excels at zoning enemies with her umbrella, Flameshot adds extra finishing power to secure kills when enemies escape with low HP. It also gives her a defensive option, allowing her to push enemies away if they get too close after she uses her mobility skills. Use Flameshot after your full combo to finish off enemies trying to escape Aim from a distance to maximize damage for better kill potential Use the knockback at close range to create space when being chased Combine with umbrella poke to continuously pressure enemies in lane Check bushes safely before engaging to avoid ambushes
Demon Boots - Encourage
Lightning Truncheon
Blood Wings
Wishing Lantern
Lightning Truncheon
Genius Wand
Strong atacks
Demon Boots - Dire Hit
Genius Wand
Ice Queen Wand
Sky Piercer
Clock of Destiny
Enchanted Talisman
Strong abttale
Flicker · Mobility
Inspire
Master Assassin
Lethal Ignition
It gives strong atack and fast cooldown
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Burstt. Strong atacks
Strong burst. Strong abttale
Burst. It gives strong atack and fast cooldown
Battle Spell. For my opinion i use flicker for combos but flameshot would do tho
Genius Wand
Lightning Truncheon
Arcane Boots
Divine Glaive
Holy Crystal
Wishing Lantern
High fusion, any skill will be able to vaporize the archer, don't be reckless and waste your skills!
Magic Boots
Enchanted Talisman
Concentrated Energy
Glowing Wand
Wishing Lantern
Winter Crown
Burn enemies with high health points and significantly reduce skill time!
Rapid Boots
Clock of Destiny
Ice Queen Wand
Divine Glaive
Fleeting Time
Holy Crystal
Just run and hit, no combos here
Flameshot · Attack & Defend
Thrill
Wilderness Blessing
Lethal Ignition
It's the best option: escape, merge, and quickly vaporize enemies! Use them wisely, don't be reckless!
in my opinion, as a 3 years kagura player
Extremely high integration! . High fusion, any skill will be able to vaporize the archer, don't be reckless and waste your skills!
cooldown+ tankey keller . Burn enemies with high health points and significantly reduce skill time!
run run run and damage . Just run and hit, no combos here
assassin. It's the best option: escape, merge, and quickly vaporize enemies! Use them wisely, don't be reckless!
Battle Spell. You shouldn't always choose the Flicker, but choose it when you're only going to do combo marats, or against champions with control and high healing ability. The Flame Strike is the best option for them, with very good damage, speed, and accuracy!
Arcane Boots
Genius Wand
Holy Crystal
Lightning Truncheon
Blood Wings
Divine Glaive
I chose this build because it's good on taking down squishy heroes like layla, claude, and other heroes that are also squishy.
Arcane Boots
Glowing Wand
Divine Glaive
Wishing Lantern
Holy Crystal
Blood Wings
I chose this build because it's good on taking down tank/hard heroes like uranus, hilda, and barats, it's also good for poking enemies.
Flameshot · Attack & Defend
Rupture
Weapons Master
Lethal Ignition
I chose this emblem set because it can help kagura's ultimate damage more painfull.
I recommend this guide for beginner kagura users, i hope yall enjoy!
For squishy heroes. I chose this build because it's good on taking down squishy heroes like layla, claude, and other heroes that are also squishy.
For tanky heroes. I chose this build because it's good on taking down tank/hard heroes like uranus, hilda, and barats, it's also good for poking enemies.
Lethal Ignition . I chose this emblem set because it can help kagura's ultimate damage more painfull.
Battle Spell. For me using flameshot on her is optional because flameshot is use to finish low hp heroes. Flicker is my second option if the enemies have more tanks.
Arcane Boots - Dire Hit
Genius Wand
Lightning Truncheon
Holy Crystal
Blood Wings
Glowing Wand
Can finish enemy in full combo
Flicker · Mobility
Inspire
Bargain Hunter
Lethal Ignition
This is the best emblem for her for more damage
This is one of the best item that i can recommend to you guys hope you like it
Burst. Can finish enemy in full combo
Assasin. This is the best emblem for her for more damage
Battle Spell. Flameshot or flicker
Genius Wand
Lightning Truncheon
Holy Crystal
Divine Glaive
Glowing Wand
Blood Wings
You can alse uce first plase glowing wand
Flicker · Mobility
Rupture
Weapons Master
Lethal Ignition
Afrer new ultimane nerf, this emblem is helping to you
Best Kaguu
Burst damage. You can alse uce first plase glowing wand
New emblem. Afrer new ultimane nerf, this emblem is helping to you
Battle Spell. You can use flicker to hook combos and freestyles
Rupture
Bargain Hunter
Killing Spree
global build ( I anyhow one)
hmm idk
uhh idk. global build ( I anyhow one)
Arcane Boots
Lightning Truncheon
Genius Wand
Holy Crystal
Wishing Lantern
Divine Glaive
[ ARCANE BOOTS ] : - For early-game Magic Penetration. [ LIGHTNING TRUNCHEON ] : - Her core item, the extra AoE burst scales with your Magic Power. [ GENIUS WAND ] - Essential for shredding the Magic Defense of squishy targets. [ HOLY CRYSTAL ] - Provides the massive Magic Power spike needed for late-game kills. [ WISHING LANTERN ] - Excellent in 2026 for dealing damage based on the Max HP of the enemy [ DIVINE GLAIVE ] - Buy this if the enemies start building Magic Resistance (Athena' Shield).
Blood Wings
Glowing Wand
Glowing Wand: Usually built as a 3rd or 4th item (after Lightning Truncheon/Genius Wand) if you notice the enemy has high sustain or a lot of HP. Blood Wings: Typically built as a 5th or 6th item (Late Game) to replace your boots or as a final power spike to ensure you don't get shut down during a dive. 💡[ PRO TIPS ]: -If the enemy team is exceptionally tanky, build GLOWING WAND early. If you find yourself getting focused and killed instantly by assassins, prioritize BLOOD WINGS for that life-saving shield.
Flicker · Mobility
Rupture
Bargain Hunter
Lethal Ignition
Use the Mage Emblem for the best balance of Penetration and Magic Power. Tier 1 - RUPTURE: Provides Adaptive Penetration. This makes your early-game poke significantly more painful against the enemy mid-laner. Tier 2 - BARGAIN HUNTER: Reduces the cost of equipment by 5%. Kagura relies on expensive items to reach her "one-shot" potential; this helps you get there faster. Tier 3 - LETHAL IGNITION: Dealing damage greater than 7% of a target's Max HP 3 times in 5 seconds burns them. Since Kagura's combo hits many times rapidly, this talent adds a massive finishing burn.
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KAGURA'S BEST BUILD ITEMS. [ ARCANE BOOTS ] : - For early-game Magic Penetration. [ LIGHTNING TRUNCHEON ] : - Her core item, the extra AoE burst scales with your Magic Power. [ GENIUS WAND ] - Essential for shredding the Magic Defense of squishy targets. [ HOLY CRYSTAL ] - Provides the massive Magic Power spike needed for late-game kills. [ WISHING LANTERN ] - Excellent in 2026 for dealing damage based on the Max HP of the enemy [ DIVINE GLAIVE ] - Buy this if the enemies start building Magic Resistance (Athena' Shield).
OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS:. Glowing Wand: Usually built as a 3rd or 4th item (after Lightning Truncheon/Genius Wand) if you notice the enemy has high sustain or a lot of HP. Blood Wings: Typically built as a 5th or 6th item (Late Game) to replace your boots or as a final power spike to ensure you don't get shut down during a dive. 💡[ PRO TIPS ]: -If the enemy team is exceptionally tanky, build GLOWING WAND early. If you find yourself getting focused and killed instantly by assassins, prioritize BLOOD WINGS for that life-saving shield.
KAGURA MAGE EMBLEM. Use the Mage Emblem for the best balance of Penetration and Magic Power. Tier 1 - RUPTURE: Provides Adaptive Penetration. This makes your early-game poke significantly more painful against the enemy mid-laner. Tier 2 - BARGAIN HUNTER: Reduces the cost of equipment by 5%. Kagura relies on expensive items to reach her "one-shot" potential; this helps you get there faster. Tier 3 - LETHAL IGNITION: Dealing damage greater than 7% of a target's Max HP 3 times in 5 seconds burns them. Since Kagura's combo hits many times rapidly, this talent adds a massive finishing burn.
Battle Spell. [ FLICKER ] - The safest choice. It allows for "Flicker-Combos" or an emergency exit if your skills are on cooldown. ALTERNATIVE BATTLE SPELL: [ FLAMESHOT ] - Excellent for early-game kill secures and pushing back melee heroes like Gusion or Chou.
Arcane Boots
Glowing Wand
Divine Glaive
Lightning Truncheon
Sky Piercer
Holy Crystal
use glowing wand |trust me dude
Flameshot · Attack & Defend
Rupture
Bargain Hunter
Impure Rage
to increse magic dameg
For kagura user
healer killer. use glowing wand |trust me dude
tank killer. to increse magic dameg
Battle Spell. flicker or flameshot
Each counter is classified by how hard the matchup tilts: Hard kit-level suppression (+3% WR or more), Soft playable tilt (+1-3% WR), Minor slight edge only. 1 hard counter in Kagura's top matchups this patch.
Answers to the most common Kagura questions from the Singapore MLBB community.
Kagura is currently reliable (solid performer) with a 50.63% win rate in ranked play over the last 7 days. Our tier list is refreshed every 6 hours from real match data across all ranks from Epic to Mythic Glory — see the live number at the top of this page for the latest status.
Kagura is a mage hero mid lane lane. Stick to the role the hero is designed for — forcing a mage into an off-role almost always drops their win rate by 3-5%. Check the Overview tab on this page for the recommended lane layout.
The strongest counters to Kagura right now are Lolita, Hanzo, Valir. Lolita alone can flip a Kagura matchup by several percent — if you see any of these picked, adjust your build or lane assignment. Full counter list with live win-rate impact is in the Counters tab.
Hard counters to Kagura: Lolita. These heroes' kits fundamentally suppress Kagura — expect a +3% or larger win-rate swing in the opponent's favour. Soft counters: Hanzo, Valir. The matchup tilts against Kagura but is still playable with careful positioning and itemisation.
Kagura pairs best with Rafaela, Harley, Thamuz. Rafaela synergy is particularly strong this patch — combo-drafting them together boosts your win rate in ranked. Full synergy list with partner win-rate deltas is on the Synergy tab.
Kagura has a hard difficulty rating. Beginners should practise the combo sequence in custom mode for at least 20 games before taking Kagura into ranked. The Skills and Tips tabs on this page walk through the exact combo order used by Mythic-rank SGS players.
The Builds tab on this page shows the highest-voted community builds for Kagura, sorted by popularity and refreshed every 6 hours. Each build lists the exact item order, emblem talent path and battle spell — pick the build that matches your current patch version.
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