Overview
Zetian is a newly released, high-tier Mage in MLBB (featured in mid-2025) known for her exceptional long-range damage, map control, and CC-heavy ultimate, making her a potential ban-or-pick priority. She excels in laning and team fights with spammable skills but requires protection due to a lack of dash/escape abilities.
Strengths
Zetian, nicknamedCelestial Empress , released in mid-2025 (Season 37), is a Mage hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) who focuses on area control ( zoning ) and long-range attacks ( poke ). Her main strength lies in her ability todisrupts enemies from a safe distance while providing a global buff to the team.
Weaknesses
Zetian in MLBB is a powerful mage with high burst and map control, but her primary weaknesses are a lack of dash/escape skills, a very long cooldown on her protective passive (120s), and vulnerability to high-mobility assassins and burst damage. She is easily countered by heroes that can dodge her skill shots or initiate with immunity.
High cooldown reduction (CDR), magic damage , and poke/zoning
The best item build for Zetian in Mobile Legends (MLBB) focuses onHigh cooldown reduction (CDR), magic damage , and poke/zoning to utilize her powerful skills in teamfights. Must-have items include Enchanted Talisman (mana/CDR), Fleeting Time (ultimate spam), Magic Boots/Arcane Boots , and Glowing Wand for burn effects.
Custom Mage Emblem
The best emblem for Zetian in Mobile Legends isCustom Mage Emblemto maximize magic damage , penetration, and cooldown reduction . The recommended talent combination to maximize Zetian's poke potential and sustained damage is: Talent 1: Inspire (Cooldown Reduction/CDR) or Thrill (Adaptive Attack) Talent 2: Bargain Hunter (item discount) or Master Assassin Talent 3: Impure Rage (additional damage & mana regen)
Battle Spell
Flicker: Highly recommended as Zetian has no innate escape skill , helps with positioning when ambushed.
Celestial Armament (Passive)
This is the core mechanic, which includes Phoenix Crown (gaining Spell Vamp) and Celestial Rogue (periodically shielding and stunning nearby enemies).
Best With Tigreal
100% co-op win rate
Tigreal: His Ultimate (Implosion) perfectly sets up Zetian's damage-dealing spells, and he can protect her from melee divers.
Watch Out For Novaria
20% counter win rate
Novaria : Superior because of Astral Recall's very long range, can attack from a safe position.