In Mobile Legends, Franco is without a doubt the best suppress hero. He possesses the special ability to hook and reel in targets to him. Anyone who wants to play Franco must explore this skill and master it in gameplay strategy. He specializes in Crowd Control and Initiation as a Tank/Support.

Franco, among the most prominent tanks in ML, performs best when paired with high burst heroes, primarily Marksmen and Mages. In the latter stages of a battle, his ability to suppress and disarm/cancel opponent skills is his most significant contribution to the team. Franco is robust, but lacks offensive strategies and should rely on his hook to poke enemy front lines.

Strengths

• Crowd Control - Through the use of his Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt), Franco has the unique ability to strike six times and conclusively suppress and cancel opponent skills. This is extremely useful in team fights, and proves his worth as an Initiator.
• Durable - Franco is strong and tough, and while he has a good chance of surviving, he shouldn't be played alone due to his lack of offense. To reach his maximum potential, he needs the assistance of his teammates.
• Versatile - In battle, Franco can play a variety of roles. With his hook or suppress skills, he can gank lanes or disrupt an enemy's farm. In this approach, he is enjoyable to play since he offers a number of diverse game-playing tactics for providing support..
• Skill Combination - His Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt) and First Skill (Iron Hook) are amongst the most lethal Tank combos in ML. It takes time, practice and patience to master his combinations and there are seemingly infinite scenarios that can be produced.
• Support - Franco can provide support from both the front and the back lines. He can attack from the backline by using his hook, and he can use his suppressing Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt) from both the front and back lines. He is versatile and capable of game-changing support.

Weaknesses

• Slow Mobility - Although boosted by his Passive Skill (Wasteland Force) for extra speed, Franco is generally slow in movement which is why he shouldn’t initiate team fights in close proximity to opponents.
• High Cool Down - Added on to slow mobility is a high cool down rate of Franco’s Skills. As a hero who is solely dependent on his skills for gameplay, it must be said that having a high CDR is a weakness that affects even the most experienced gamers.
• Dependent on Team - Franco depends on his skills for CC (Suppress), spell vamp and movement. With a high cool down rate and slow mobility, he is totally dependent on his team for in-game impact.
• Well Known - Franco is encountered in all ranks of ML. He is popular among Tank Gamers due to the enjoyment in his gameplay as a situational hero mostly as a Support. He is a well-known debunked hero who, if not well-versed, can be easily defeated.
• Lacks Offense - Franco lacks offensive strategy in gameplay. His offensive skills set are  limited, and if this is not recognized, he risks becoming a liability. Playing Franco necessitates endurance through trial and error.
• Complex Gameplay Strategy - To use Franco to the most maximum degree in battle, you must be able to read the map and anticipate opponent gameplay. Teams rely on him as a support to complete objectives that provide a foundation for progressing on to victory in combat.

Blessing Franco's boots with concealment extends a unique  dimension in mobility. Here are his 3 top builds for winning games.

3. Team Buff

This build is intended to improve the team's overall performance in lanes and farm. In the current meta, Franco's role as a support is to disrupt opponent gameplay and farm while creating opportunities for damage dealers.

Franco has range with his hook, which can be used as a potential threat to opposition in the early to mid stages of the battle. This is accomplished by roaming and ganking lanes while monitoring the jungle in between. He can also assist the core hero in farming goals.

Use this build if.

• You're Playing Roam - This is the ideal build to roam the battlefield and provide support where necessary. It offers freedom in taking on necessary objectives that are unique to the battle. 
• You Have a Consistent Team - This is an exemplary build when you have a proper team formation where all roles have been filled effectively. It offers freedom as stated and is camouflaged by the element of surprise against opponents.
• You're Good at Support - This is a support build that is dependent on other teammates in carrying out their tasks and roles. Patience, timing,  communication and the general capability of being a team player is necessary. Franco is not a game carrier but a game changer.

Skills

Level Up First Skill (Iron Hook) at Level One to intimidate and poke enemy fronts. Follow up with the Second Skill (Fury Shock) which adds impact to the First Skill. Follow the same sequence and level up the Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt) when it becomes available.

• Level One - First Skill (Iron Hook)
• Level Two - Second Skill (Fury Shock)
• Level Three - First Skill (Iron Hook)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt)

Items

• Tough Boots ($700) - These boots aid in movement and magic defense. When blessed with Conceal, three unique passive abilities can be activated to decrease opposition team gold, increase team mates gold count and cooldown reduction upon capping gold.
• Dominance Ice ($2010) - This escalates Mana, adds Physical Defense and increases Movement Speed. It also has two unique passive enhancements that reduces opponent attack speed and engages life drain that reduces defense items such as shields.
• Athena’s Shield ($2150) - This shield enhances HP, Magic Defense and Mana Regen. This is best for taking on Magic Damage heroes as it reduces damage in attack for up to three seconds before being affected by the damage being inflicted.
• Antique Cuirass ($2170) - This item improves HP, Physical Defense and HP Regen. It reduces Physical Attack by 8% for 2 seconds and is capped at 3 stacks. 
• Immortality ($2120) - This is a major life support item that revives after death and offers a temporary shield. It is also an intimidating item to have in a build as it is showcased visually in battle and disheartens opponents.
• Blade Armor ($1960) - This armor is the ultimate finish to this build. It adds value to all the preceding items by adding Physical Defense. It counters Physical Attack and returns their damage, which also slows them down by 15% in one second.

Emblem

A Support Emblem is best for this build. Respawn Time and Battle Spell cooldown is reduced by 15% with this emblem. Depending on your preferences and team mates, you can assign Talent Points to the following.

• Mastery - For Cooldown Reduction
• Vitality -  Enhances HP
• Agility - Adds to movement speed
• Recovery - Regen effects

Battle Spell

Flicker is the only Battle Spell that should be mastered with Franco. It can be combined with his hook to have more effect or to initiate team fights when combined with his Crowd Control abilities.

2. Durable

Tanks in ML are tied to the word durable. This is a solid build that may be used in the front lines of action, alongside damage dealing teammates. It is handy in  assisting mages and marksmen, where you can alternate and rotate between the mid and gold lanes while keeping an eye on the jungle

Although it is a relatively simple defensive build, it offers a great deal of assistance to teammates. It can result in remarkable teamwork scenarios when combined with Franco's Ultimate Suppress Abilities. He can also advance into the front lines and subdue opponents to initiate team fights rather than using his hook from a distance. This build has the possibility of triggering wipeouts.

Use this build if.

• You’re Initiating Team Fights - The strength and robustness that this build offers is suitable for initiating and leading teamfights. It is handy in triggering wipeouts and advancing through gameplay objectives.
• You’re Playing Alongside Powerful Damage Dealers - If you have reliable damage dealers such as Mages, Marksmen and Assassins on your team then this is the ideal build that can pave the way for them to capitalize in teamfights and other objectives.
• You Have Versatile Gameplay - Though limited, Franco is a situational hero and can take on a wide variety of objectives that are unique to him as a Tank. Versatility with Franco comes through patience, practice and mastery. Having versatile gameplay is supported by durability in this regard.

Items

• Rapid Boots ($850) - Apart from Movement Speed as the name suggests, when blessed with conceal, these boots disrupt opponent gold count and enhance that of teammates.
• Dominican Ace ($2010) - This accelerates Movement Speed, provides Physical Defense, and increases Mana. Moreover, it has two special passive improvements that lower the opponent's attack speed and engage life drain, which lowers shields and other defensive equipment. It fits this build as it greatly enhances durability.
• Bruteforce Breastplate ($1870) -This increases HP Levels, adds to Physical Defense and contributes to Cooldown Reduction. It also provides Magic Defense. It is the perfect item to gank and initiate with and relevant to this build in providing strength.
• Athena’s Shield ($2150) - Health, Magic Defense, and Mana Regen are all strengthened by this shield. This performs best against heroes who deal magic damage since it greatly reduces attack damage for up to three seconds before being harmed by the damage that is being dealt. Worthy item that enhances those before it.
• Immortality ($2120) - The intimidation and fear that this life support item possesses is of great value to this build. It also lessens the chances of being killed in battle despite taking on damage and leading battle.
• Antique Cuirass ($2170) - This armor is a buff to all the items before it as it enhances HP and Defense. It is handy in tight late game situations where Franco will be required to protect high damage dealing teammates.

Skills

Level Up First Skill (Iron Hook) at Level One to intimidate and poke enemy fronts. Follow up with the Second Skill (Fury Shock) which adds impact to the First Skill. Level up the Second Skill again at Level Three and then on to the Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt) when it becomes available. Follow this sequence..

• Level One - First Skill (Iron Hook)
• Level Two - Second Skill (Fury Shock)
• Level Three - Second Skill (Fury Shock)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt)

Emblem

A Tank Emblem is recommended for this build. It adds Magic Attack to damage after skills are engaged, which is a boost to the overall durability of this build. Talent Points may be assigned to the following.

• Vitality - Enhances HP
• Firmness - Adds to Physical Defense
• Shield - Provides Magic Defense
• Fortress - Enhances Physical Defense
• Purity - Boosts Magic Defense

Battle Spell

As stated previously, Flicker is the most relevant Battle Spell that should be mastered with Franco. The fact that he has no Offense makes this relevant.

1. Burst

Franco as a Tank/Support Hero, may have Burst in Damage. This is uncommon and only achievable by players who have mastered Franco's defense and offense despite his lack of offense. It's preferable if the squad has another hero that can fill the role of the tank.

Franco's Burst in Damage is excellent for moving forward on the battlefield and invading contested territory. Moreover, it interrupts farming and sends adversaries scattering or grouping in one location out of fear. This build cannot win games and is functional with other hero roles. As previously mentioned, Franco cannot win games alone; teamwork is needed.

Use this build if.

• You’ve Mastered Franco - This is a pro build that requires much more than a traditional role for Franco as a Support Tank. Understanding and comprehension of Franco, gameplay and even your teammates and opponents is a must.
• You’re Playing Offlane - This is an extremely daunting role for Franco, yet achievable with this build in the early stages of battle. It helps teammates farm faster, where they may be able to back up in attack.
• Tank Role is Filled by Teammate - Stick to Franco’s traditional roles unless another Tank has been picked. Tanks play an important role but are overlooked on so many levels. Always remember, Franco is a game changer and not a game carrier.

Items

• Thunder Belt ($2290) - This increases HP, enhances Physical defense, Cooldown Reduction and contributes to Mana Regen. It has the unique passive of dealing extra damage after a skill has been engaged.
• Rapid Boots ($850) - Apart from Movement Speed as the name suggests, when blessed with conceal, these boots disrupt opponent gold count and enhance that of teammates.
• Cursed Helmet ($1760) - This helmet increases HP and Magic Defense. It has a unique passive called burning soul that deals Magic Damage that is increased when jungle creeps and lane minions are targeted.
• Oracle ($2060) - Apart from enhancing HP, Magic Defense and Cooldown Reduction, this item has a unique passive that improves the performance of shields and increasing HP Regen Effects by 30%
• Dominican Ace ($2010) - This accelerates Movement Speed, provides Physical Defense, and increases Mana. Moreover, it has two special passive improvements that lower the opponent's attack speed and engage life drain, which lowers shields and other defensive equipment. It fits this build as it greatly enhances durability.
• Guardian Helmet ($2200) - This helmet regenerates HP after taking damage through its passive abilities. It is the perfect item to end a burst build as it complements items before it as well.

Skills

Level Up First Skill (Iron Hook) at Level One to intimidate and poke enemy fronts. Follow up with the Second Skill (Fury Shock) which adds impact to the First Skill. Follow the same sequence and level up the Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt) when it becomes available.

• Level One - First Skill (Iron Hook)
• Level Two - Second Skill (Fury Shock)
• Level Three - First Skill (Iron Hook)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Bloody Hunt)

Emblem

A Physical Emblem is suggested for this build. It increases damage dealt. Talent Points may be assigned to the following.

• Bravery - Amplifies Physical Attack
• Swift - Enhances Attack Speed
• Fatal - Increases Crit Chance
• Vitality - Upgrades HP

Battle Spell

As mentioned, Flicker should be the one and only Battle Spell to master with Franco. It may be employed in a variety of methods but stands out for its unique combination with his hook and suppress skills. In addition to this it can be a strategy in offensive gameplay.

Franco is strong against high damage dealing heroes such as Marksmen, Mages and Assassins. Here are a few heroes he is strong against.

• Fanny
• Nana
• Moskov
• Saber
• Miya

Franco is weak against Physical Damage heroes, especially Fighters and including Tanks. Here are a few heroes he is weak against.

• Atlas
• Uranus
• Jawhead
• Gatotkaca
• Ruby

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