If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes grinding a ranked Mobile Legends match only to have a toxic teammate throw the game and spam insults in chat, you know how frustrating bad player interactions can be. Most players don’t realize there’s a built-in tool to cut those interactions off entirely before they ruin multiple gaming sessions. Knowing how to blacklist someone on Mobile Legends is one of the most underrated skills for making your time in the game fun, low-stress, and focused on winning rather than dealing with drama.
Why You Might Need to Blacklist a Mobile Legends Player
Plenty of new players hesitate to use the blacklist feature because they think it’s too harsh, or that they’re overreacting to minor frustration. But the tool exists for a reason: to protect your experience from players who refuse to follow basic community rules. I’ve had my fair share of matches where a single griefer turned a whole weekend of ranked runs into a slog, and using the blacklist cut those incidents down by 80% for me.
Common valid reasons to blacklist a player include:
You don’t owe any player access to your gaming experience. If someone is making your time in MLBB less fun, blacklisting them is completely justified, no questions asked.
How to Blacklist Someone on Mobile Legends: In-Game Steps
The blacklist process is super simple, and you can do it either right after a match or from your account settings at any time. The fastest way is to do it immediately after a bad match, before you forget the player’s name.
To blacklist a player from the post-match screen: First, navigate to the post-match scoreboard that pops up right after the game ends. Find the name of the player you want to blacklist, and tap the three small dots to the right of their username. Select the “Blacklist” option from the dropdown menu, and confirm your choice when the pop-up appears. That’s it, the entire process takes less than 10 seconds.
If you want to blacklist someone you’re already friends with, or a player you encountered earlier, the process is only slightly longer. Go to your main profile page, tap the “Friends” icon on the right side of the screen, and use the search bar to find the player’s username. Tap their profile, select the three dots in the top right corner, and choose “Blacklist” from the menu. You can also access your full existing blacklist from this menu to remove people if you added them by accident.
Once you've confirmed the blacklist, you don't have to worry about interacting with that player again in most cases. If you're feeling frustrated after dealing with a toxic player, it's always a good idea to take a 5-minute break to reset your mood before queuing for your next match. A lot of MLBB players use short, low-pressure casual games to decompress during these breaks, and Spin Winner is a popular pick that fits neatly into these short gaps without pulling you away from your gaming session for too long.
What Happens After You Blacklist a Player on MLBB?
Plenty of players don’t fully understand what the blacklist feature does (and doesn’t) do, which makes them hesitant to use it. Let’s break down the exact effects so you know exactly what to expect when you block someone.
First, they cannot send you any form of direct request. That means no friend requests, no party invites, no private chat messages, and no requests to watch your live matches. They also can’t comment on your profile or your in-game moment posts, so you won’t see any of their interactions even if you’re on the same social feed.
Second, the game will prioritize not matching you on the same team as the blacklisted player. The matching system isn’t 100% perfect, especially in small regional servers or during off-peak hours when there are fewer players online, but it will avoid putting you on the same side as someone you’ve blocked whenever possible. If you do end up matched against them, you still won’t receive any messages or requests from them, so you can focus on the game without distraction.
One thing the blacklist feature doesn’t do is remove any previous interactions you’ve had with the player. Old match history will still show their username, and any comments they left on your profile before you blocked them will stay up unless you delete them manually. You also won’t be notified if the player is banned or sanctioned by the moderation team after you block them, but that doesn’t affect the protection the blacklist gives you.
Extra Tips to Manage Your Blacklist and Improve Your MLBB Experience
The blacklist feature works best when you use it alongside other small adjustments to your in-game settings, to make sure your time in MLBB is as low-stress as possible. I’ve tested a bunch of different setups over the years, and these small tweaks make the biggest difference for most players.
First, clean out your blacklist every few months. It’s easy to accidentally blacklist someone who was having a bad day, or a friend you were messing around with during a casual match. You can access your full blacklist from the friends menu, and remove anyone you don’t need to have blocked anymore with one tap. This keeps your list small and manageable, so you don’t accidentally block someone you actually want to play with later.
Second, use the mute feature first for minor issues. If someone is being slightly annoying but not actively toxic or griefing, muting them for the duration of the match is often enough, and you won’t have to add them to your blacklist permanently. This is a good middle ground for players who are just tilted after a bad fight, rather than being intentionally harmful.
Third, always report toxic players alongside blacklisting them. Blacklisting only protects you from that player, but reporting their behavior sends a flag to the MLBB moderation team. If enough people report the same player for toxic behavior, they can get temporary or permanent bans, which protects the entire community from having to deal with them. You can submit a report right from the post-match screen, at the same time you add someone to your blacklist.
At the end of the day, Mobile Legends is supposed to be fun, and you don’t have to put up with players who make it less so. Knowing how to blacklist someone on Mobile Legends is a simple, quick way to take control of your gaming experience and cut out unnecessary stress before it ruins your day. Don’t hesitate to use it whenever you need to – you don’t owe anyone a spot in your games, or your attention.