Zetian, the Celestial Empress, is a mage who plays in the Mid Lane.
Also known as Celestial Empress
Lore
Recognized by the Heavens and cherished by her people, the Celestial Empress of the Cadia Riverlands ascends to bring peace to the mortal realm. Zetian is the Empress of Shendu, Divine Capital of the Cadia Riverlands, as well as the "Tomb Keeper" who erected the unmarked monument in memory of the Ancient Ones. Millenia ago, she used the last of her phoenix spirit's power to create Shendu, a sanctuary for the mortals of the Cadia Riverlands. Exhausted by this feat, she fell into a deep slumber. A thousand years passed before she was reincarnated at the Lake of Reflection, and retruned to the Divine Capital as a mortal to once again ascend to divinity. Over millenia of introspection, her resolve remained unshaken; the phoenix found its eternal roost in the Divine Capital. Now, she ascends the throne as Empress once more to usher in an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity for a realm in bloom.
Official portrait © Moonton
Skills
Celestial ArmamentPhoenix 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.
Phoenix StrikeZetian unleashes a Phoenix Wave in the target direction. If it hits an enemy, she automatically casts another wave (up to 3 times). Zetian can cast other skills during this time. The waves deal 150 (+50% Total Magic Power), 150 (+50% Total Magic Power), and 360 (+120% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage, respectively. The 3rd wave has a larger area and pulls enemies toward the cast direction (not considered a control effect). The Spell Vamp ratio against minions is only 65%.
Phoenix DescentZetian summons a Phoenix Spirit at the target location, dealing 150 (+45% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and applying a brief 50% slow effect to enemies in the area. The Phoenix Spirit hovers at the location for 3s, dealing 20 (+10% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage every 0.5s and reducing enemies' by 10% while revealing their surrounding area. While the Phoenix Spirit is active, Zetian can use this skill again to command it to charge toward a designated location, dealing 150 (+45% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and applying a brief 50% slow effect upon arrival.
Fury of the PhoenixZetian calls upon her divine mandate and the hearts of her people, granting all allied heroes 40% Movement Speed that gradually decays over 3s, while bringing divine retribution upon all enemy heroes, dealing 400 (+100% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and stunning them for 0.8s. Zetian gains vision of all enemy heroes during this time. Zetian can cast other skills while channeling this skill.
Counter / cooperate relationship
Zetian's Passive counters melee heroes with limited gap closers like Balmond and Zilong, allowing her to continue poking the enemy from a safe distance.
Zetian's Ultimate can strike down anywhere on the map, but having such a powerful Ult means a hero like Valentina can also use it against Zetian's team.
While Zetian already has decent survivability, when paired with supports who can protect allies like Floryn and Rafaela, Fighters with limited range will struggle even more to approach Zetian. And with the healing from these supports, Zetian can win any ranged battle of attrition.
Best teammates
Official combos
In teamfights, use Zetian's Ultimate to boost her team's Movement Speed and launch the global attack, then immediately use her 2nd Skill to slow enemies, making it easier for the Ultimate to land. Follow-up with her 1st Skill for more AoE, and recast the 2nd Skill if enemies try to leave its range.
In the laning phase, Use Zetian's 2nd Skill to slow the enemy and reduce their Magic Defense, then use her 1st Skill while moving to reposition and deal sustained damage. If enemies leave the area of the 2nd Skill, use it again to move the Phoenix on top of them.
Sources
Moonton · 2026
Balmond
Zilong
Valentina
Floryn
Rafaela
Harley
Natalia
Cyclops
Khaleed
Aamon