Julian MLBB Jungle Guide: Best Build, Emblem, Skills, Combos, and Counters

Julian is an Assassin/Fighter jungler who chooses his ultimate effect by deciding which skill to cast third. Scythe supplies reach and burst, Sword supplies movement and safety, and Chain supplies reliable setup or area control. His strongest games come from deliberate three-skill cycles followed by enhanced Basic Attacks; his weakest moments begin when the wrong third cast puts every skill on cooldown.

Julian hero overview and attribute bars in the current in-game snapshot.

Julian at a Glance

Julian Skills: When, Why, and What Not to Do

Smith's Legacy

After Julian casts two different skills, the third becomes enhanced. An enhanced cast puts every skill on a level-scaling 9–6 second cooldown. For 2 seconds after any skill, his Basic Attacks deal 100 (+100% Total Physical Attack) (+100% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and pull the target; each hero hit by a skill also grants 15% extra Hybrid Lifesteal for 5 seconds, stacking three times.

Decision rule: Plan the enhanced third cast before entering. Use the Basic Attack pull and lifesteal window immediately, then disengage or keep attacking according to the next cooldown cycle. Do not press three skills in panic and discover that the wrong enhancement is now locked in.

Smith's Legacy demonstrated in-game.

Scythe

Julian throws a scythe that deals 420 (+140% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage, slows by 30% for 1 second, and disappears when it hits a non-minion enemy. The displayed level-one cooldown is 9.0 seconds, Mana cost is 30, and Spell Vamp ratio is 50%.

Decision rule: Use normal Scythe to check bushes, start a chase, or create the first mark in a combo. Use Enhanced Scythe as the finishing third cast when a single target is controlled and cannot sidestep the returning blades. Do not throw it through a frontliner if the intended target is behind them.

Scythe demonstrated in-game.

Sword

Julian summons a flying sword and dashes in the target direction, dealing 400 (+80% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage along the path. The displayed level-one cooldown is 9.0 seconds and Mana cost is 30.

Decision rule: Use normal Sword to cross terrain, dodge a committed skill, or place Julian for his third cast. Enhanced Sword is the safety enhancement: it covers distance while making the approach much harder to punish. Do not spend it forward when the enemy still has decisive crowd control and your third enhancement is not ready.

Sword demonstrated in-game.

Chain

Julian casts chains at a target location, dealing 300 (+100% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage after a short delay and immobilizing enemies for 1.2 seconds. The displayed level-one cooldown is 9.0 seconds, Mana cost is 30, and Spell Vamp ratio is 50%.

Decision rule: Use normal Chain to hold a target for Scythe or to stop a chase. Enhanced Chain is the teamfight enhancement because its repeated area damage ends with airborne control when enemies remain inside. Do not drop it where allies cannot follow or where mobility can escape before the final knock-up.

Chain demonstrated in-game.

Skill Priority and Combos

Teamfight Combos

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In teamfights, Julian can slow the enemy with his 1st Skill before dashing into the enemy battle formation with his 2nd Skill. Then use his enhanced 3rd Skill for area CC.

Do not: begin the sequence without checking which enhanced skill will be third, or continue after the target escapes the control zone and the cooldown trade is already lost.

Laning Combos

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In the laning phase, Julian can use his 2nd Skill to close in on the enemy, and his 3rd Skill to immobilize them. Then he can use his enhanced 1st Skill to deal damage. Follow up with his enhanced Basic Attacks to prevent the enemy from escaping.

Do not: begin the sequence without checking which enhanced skill will be third, or continue after the target escapes the control zone and the cooldown trade is already lost.

Three Enhancement Routes

How to Play Julian by Phase

Five Julian Mistakes to Avoid

Best Julian Emblem and Battle Spell

Top 5 Julian Pro Setups

This current in-game build sample was observed on August 7, 2026. Every row uses Arcane Boots, Feather of Heaven, Concentrated Energy, Holy Crystal, and Divine Glaive. Windtalker appears in ranks 1–4, while rank 5 replaces it with Genius Wand. The shared shape favors jungle tempo, repeated Magic Damage, hybrid sustain, and high late penetration.

Rank	Player shown	WR / matches / power	Six-item order	Snapshot	When to copy	When not to copy
1	Ramirez X R...	72% / 698 / 11631	Flame Hunter's Arcane Boots → Feather of Heaven → Concentrated Energy → Windtalker → Holy Crystal → Divine Glaive		Copy the Windtalker route when repeated enhanced Basic Attacks and rotation speed are converting leads.	Change the fourth slot when survivability, anti-heal, or a specific defense is more urgent than another damage multiplier.
2	Twiz	58% / 743 / 10431	Flame Hunter's Arcane Boots → Feather of Heaven → Concentrated Energy → Windtalker → Holy Crystal → Divine Glaive		Copy the Windtalker route when repeated enhanced Basic Attacks and rotation speed are converting leads.	Change the fourth slot when survivability, anti-heal, or a specific defense is more urgent than another damage multiplier.
3	J U L I Y.	71% / 436 / 10378	Flame Hunter's Arcane Boots → Feather of Heaven → Concentrated Energy → Windtalker → Holy Crystal → Divine Glaive		Copy the Windtalker route when repeated enhanced Basic Attacks and rotation speed are converting leads.	Change the fourth slot when survivability, anti-heal, or a specific defense is more urgent than another damage multiplier.
4	Bryss x Jul l...	63% / 724 / 10321	Flame Hunter's Arcane Boots → Feather of Heaven → Concentrated Energy → Windtalker → Holy Crystal → Divine Glaive		Copy the Windtalker route when repeated enhanced Basic Attacks and rotation speed are converting leads.	Change the fourth slot when survivability, anti-heal, or a specific defense is more urgent than another damage multiplier.
5	official Kram.	68% / 420 / 9861	Flame Hunter's Arcane Boots → Feather of Heaven → Concentrated Energy → Genius Wand → Holy Crystal → Divine Glaive		Copy the Genius Wand route when early Magic Defense reduction improves every hit of a multi-part combo.	Change the fourth slot when survivability, anti-heal, or a specific defense is more urgent than another damage multiplier.

Five ranked in-game build snapshots in displayed order; none was applied.

Julian Equipment Matrix

Item	Why it appears	Buy when	Do not buy when	Ranks
Arcane Boots	The observed Flame Hunter version adds Movement Speed, Magic Power, Magic Penetration, and jungle true damage.	Julian is jungling and wants the fastest early Magic Damage curve	control, Physical burst, or repeated Magic burst requires defensive boots	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Feather of Heaven	Magic Power, Attack Speed, lifesteal, Cooldown Reduction, and on-hit Magic Damage all reinforce enhanced Basic Attacks.	Julian can stay connected after the third skill	the match allows only one brief cast window before disengage	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Concentrated Energy	HP, Magic Power, Hybrid Lifesteal, and stacking Magic Power help Julian survive a full rotation.	sustained fights let several skill hits build Recharge	anti-heal or instant burst prevents the sustain window	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Windtalker	Attack Speed, movement, critical chance, and Typhoon support tempo and repeated attacks.	Julian is ahead and can repeatedly reach targets	Magic Defense reduction or a defensive item is needed first	1, 2, 3, 4
Genius Wand	Magic Power, movement, penetration, and stacking Magic Defense reduction amplify multi-hit damage.	targets have enough Magic Defense for repeated reduction to matter	the team already over-supplies reduction and Julian needs sustain or safety	5
Holy Crystal	Its very high Magic Power and level-scaling multiplier increase every Magic Damage route.	the core is complete and Julian can convert raw power	survival is the immediate reason rotations fail	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Divine Glaive	Percentage Magic Penetration and Spellbreaker scale into high Magic Defense.	frontliners or carries are buying Magic Defense	enemy Magic Defense is still low enough for Genius Wand to be more efficient	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thirty in-game item tooltips verified these effects.

Best Teammates, Threats, and Matchups

Buff and control partners

Angela can extend Julian's dive with shielding and movement, while Diggie helps protect the third-cast plan from crowd control. Enter after their utility is available; do not assume either support can rescue an unplanned deep dive.

Mobility threats

Julian must hit skills to unlock lifesteal and enhancement value. Harith can dash away from Chain and move outside Enhanced Scythe paths. Hold the control until mobility is committed.

Early pressure targets

Cecilion and Aldous need time to scale. Julian can exploit his level-three spike, invade with lane priority, and force early objectives. Do not overstay after the first rotation if nearby lanes cannot support the invade.

Anti-sustain warning

Baxia is the clearest warning because anti-heal pressure compresses the value of Smith's Legacy and Concentrated Energy. Treat the first failed sustain trade as information, not an invitation to repeat the same engage.

Julian Base Stats

Level-one base stats.

Julian Skins and Availability

Five exact Julian Shop cards were accepted. Silent Edge showed a direct 269-Diamond purchase, while Megumi Fushiguro, Kurapika, Itachi Uchiha, and Meowkin Tracker were labeled Limited-time Event. Those labels describe this dated Shop snapshot, not a guarantee of future availability.

Preview	Skin	Tag	Observed availability
	Silent Edge	—	269 Diamonds; Purchase shown
	Megumi Fushiguro	Jujutsu Kaisen	Limited-time Event
	Kurapika	HUNTER×HUNTER	Limited-time Event
	Itachi Uchiha	NARUTO	Limited-time Event
	Meowkin Tracker	Mystic Meow	Limited-time Event

Current in-game Shop snapshot.

Julian Story

Julian is the son of Terizla, leader of the Free Smiths' Guild. Ten years before the present story, the Church of Light destroyed the guild after accusing it of allegiance to the Abyss and spared only the leader's six-year-old son. The starving child was taken in by the Church, renamed Julian, and trained at Raven's Nest to become part of the Archbishop's secret force. His journey eventually turns from unquestioning service toward recovering the truth about his family, his home, and the people the Church taught him to condemn.

Julian FAQ

Final Verdict

Julian rewards a player who makes the third cast a decision rather than an accident. Farm efficiently with Retribution, choose the enhancement before entering, and convert the passive window with Basic Attacks. The observed builds strongly agree on Arcane Boots, Feather of Heaven, Concentrated Energy, Holy Crystal, and Divine Glaive, while the Windtalker-versus-Genius Wand slot gives a clear tempo or penetration choice. For nearby jungle and matchup context, compare the Aamon guide, Harith guide, and Baxia guide.