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Best Heroes in FlyLM 2019 Meta: Tier List Guide

The 2019 meta in FlyLM looked nothing like today's. This tier guide ranks the strongest heroes of the M1 era, from Esmeralda to Ling.

Tier list chart with ranked MOBA hero portraits on a dark gaming background

A meta frozen in time

This build recreates version 1.4.22, so its meta is the M1 era meta: old kits, old numbers, old item builds. Heroes that are balanced today were monsters then, and some modern staples did not exist yet. Since every hero is unlocked, you can play the 2019 meta exactly as it was. Here is how the power rankings shook out.

S tier: the era definers

Esmeralda was the queen of 2019, a tank mage whose shields made her nearly unkillable in the right hands. X.Borg arrived in August and instantly warped the game with his true damage and armor mechanic. Harith was the burst mage everyone feared, and Granger was the marksman who could delete a backline before fights started. These four were first pick or first ban material. Once you have picked your main, grab the FlyLM APK and take them into a classic match.

A tier: elite and reliable

Ling, the late 2019 assassin, owned the walls and the highlight reels. Wanwan punished teams that could not break her weakness points. Khufra and Grock locked down the frontline, Kaja picked off anyone out of position, and Lunox melted tanks with her light and dark combo. Guinevere, Leomord, and Thamuz rounded out a deep fighter pool.

B tier: strong in the right hands

Chou, Hayabusa, Gusion, and Fanny were the skill cap assassins: terrifying with mastery, mediocre without it. Claude, Kimmy, and Bruno were solid marksman options behind Granger. Akai, Minotaur, and Lolita gave tanks more answers, while Kagura, Eudora, and Aurora kept mages deep.

How to use this list

Start with one S or A tier hero and learn it properly instead of bouncing around. Because FlyLM unlocks everything, your only cost is practice time. Pair your pick with the ranked climb strategy to test it in real games, and check the full hero guide for the complete roster context.

The meta you remember

Half the fun of FlyLM is that the old power rankings still apply. If you played in 2019, pick your old main and it will feel like coming home. If you are new, start with the S tier and learn why an entire era revolved around them. Download the game from the FlyLM APK download page and try the list yourself. The FlyLM APK also breaks down what makes this 2019 build special.

Counter picks and draft tips

Knowing the tier list is only half the draft. Esmeralda dominated 2019, but Kaja and Chou could lock her down before her shields spiraled. Harith deleted backlines, yet a well timed Khufra bounce ruined his dashes. Since every hero is unlocked, you can practice both sides of every matchup instead of theorycrafting them.

In draft, prioritize the S tier heroes first, then fill around them. If the enemy first picks Esmeralda, answer with crowd control, not damage. If they take Granger, dive him early before he scales. The 2019 meta rewarded teams that drafted answers over teams that drafted comfort picks, and the bots in ranked will not punish you for experimenting with counters.

Quick answers

Who was the strongest hero in the 2019 meta?

Esmeralda and X.Borg dominated 2019. Both were nearly must-pick or must-ban in serious drafts of that era.

Does this tier list apply to the official game today?

No. Years of reworks and balance patches changed everything. This guide is only for the frozen 2019 version in FlyLM.

Are all these heroes unlocked in FlyLM?

Yes. The entire 2019 roster is free from the start, so you can practice any pick on this list immediately.

Rafael Mendoza, Gaming App Reviewer

Rafael Mendoza

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