Laning and early game
Place Phoenix Descent on the laner or wave, then cast Phoenix Strike through the slow and Magic Defense reduction. Reposition the Spirit with its recast to maintain pressure while staying behind the wave.
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A global utility mage who controls space with phoenix attacks and influences distant fights by revealing and stunning enemies while accelerating allies.
Mage
Mid LaneMid LaneTier ADifficulty
Easy
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Easy
Very easy to pick up, with a straightforward and forgiving kit.
Medium
Easy to learn, but needs some practice with timing or positioning.
Hard
Needs consistent mechanics, decision-making, and matchup knowledge.
Very Hard
Mechanically demanding and takes considerable practice to play well.
Extreme
Exceptionally difficult to control and requires extensive dedicated practice.
Official Skills tab
Phoenix Crown: When Zetian hits enemy heroes with Phoenix Strike or Phoenix Descent , she gains 1% Spell Vamp for 5s (up to 10 stacks).
Celestial Robe: The power of the Phoenix periodically protects Zetian, knocking back and stunning any enemy hero who approaches her, dealing 90(+10*Hero Level) (+50% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage . She also gains a 300(+20*Hero Level) (+50% Total Magic Power) shield for 3s. Cooldown: 120s.
Gameplay guide
Zetian is a mid-lane artillery and support mage who chains up to three Phoenix Strike waves, controls an area with a movable Phoenix Spirit, and globally speeds every ally while damaging, revealing, and stunning every enemy hero.
Place Phoenix Descent on the laner or wave, then cast Phoenix Strike through the slow and Magic Defense reduction. Reposition the Spirit with its recast to maintain pressure while staying behind the wave.
Watch every skirmish, not only mid. Use Fury of the Phoenix as allies commit so its global stun and speed create follow-up, then continue Phoenix Strike and reposition Phoenix Descent into the grouped fight.
Preserve Celestial Robe's long-cooldown protection by spacing from divers. Before Lord or a base fight, use the global reveal and stun to expose formation and synchronize entry rather than spending it on inconsequential poke.
Use Fury of the Phoenix as allies begin moving in, not after they are already controlled and unable to exploit its speed.
Use Fury of the Phoenix before a blind Lord attempt or contested rotation when revealing every enemy matters more than waiting only for damage.
Keep Zetian behind the front line while cycling ranged skills; global influence is lost if she walks forward merely to add one extra hit.
Continue casting while waves resolveThe Spirit's slow and Magic Defense reduction improve the automatic three-wave chain and its movable second hit follows retreat.
Recast the Spirit toward escapeThe worldwide stun and ally speed start the fight, after which Zetian layers area reduction, waves, and a second slow without waiting for the channel to finish.
