Zetian Hero Overview
Zetian is a burst mage in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) with exceptional damage, sustain, and map control. Her passive (Celestial Armament) knocks back enemies and provides shields, making her a strong counter against gap-closing assassins.
Zetian Skill Analysis
Passive: Celestial Armament
Phoenix Crown: Gains Spell Vamp when hitting enemies with Skill 1 or 2.
Celestial Robe: Knocks back/stuns nearby enemies and grants magic-scaling shields (long cooldown).
Skill 1: Phoenix Strike
Fires 3 consecutive Phoenix Waves. Final wave pulls enemies toward center (non-CC effect). Reduced Spell Vamp vs minions.
Skill 2: Phoenix Descent
Summons Phoenix Spirit that slows, reduces Magic Defense, and can be repositioned for secondary damage.
Ultimate: Fury of the Phoenix
Grants allies movement speed while revealing, stunning, and damaging all enemies. Castable during other skills.
Best Zetian Item Build
Core Build Path:
Magic Shoes → 2. Enchanted Talisman → 3. Concentrated Energy
Late Game & Situational:
- Glowing Wand (vs sustain)
- Wishing Lantern (vs tanks)
- Divine Glaive (Magic Pen)
- Ice Queen Wand / Blood Wings (alternatives)
Recommended Emblem & Battle Spells
Emblem Setup:
- Tier 1: Rupture
- Tier 2: Bargain Hunter OR Weapon Master
- Tier 3: Impure Rage OR Lethal Ignition
Battle Spells:
- Flicker (mobility)
- Purify (vs heavy CC)
Zetian Combos & Gameplay Tips
Early Game:
Clear waves with Skill 1 → Add Skill 2 for faster clears
Team Fight Strategy:
- Initiate with Ultimate (reveal/stun enemies)
- Chain with ally CC (e.g., Tigreal)
- Follow with Skill 2 → Skill 1 burst
Passive Management:
- Use knockback defensively against assassins
- Shield cooldown is long early-game
Zetian Counters
Hard Counters:
- Heroes: Ling, Fanny, Nolan
Item Counters: - Tanks: Radiant Armor → Cursed Helmet/Athena's Shield
- Anti-Heal: Sea Halberd (Fighters/MM), Glowing Wand (Mages)