Lady Zhen
Lady Zhen: Places marks on enemies when hitting them with skills, for up to 3 stacks.
Build core
Rush Mask of Agony, Boots of Tranquility, Twilight Stream, then complete Augur's Word, Frozen Breath, Void Staff
Combo
Ocean of Tears → Flowing Sigh → Destructive Deluge → weave basic attacks
Draft
Lady Zhen excels into Cirrus, Nakoruru, Sima Yi. Avoid blind picking into Charlotte, Liu Bei, Luna without team peel.
Best Build for Lady Zhen
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Lady Zhen benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Dealing damage to an enemy with skills 3 times within a short period of time will deal extra damage and freeze them.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Breakthrough Robe | 2,120g | MATK +120, HP +900 Converts HP into Magical Pierce | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Echo — Triggers an explosion when landing a skill hit, dealing (140–280 + 28% {ap}) magical damage. |
| 2 |  Splendor | 2,080g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Swift — Grants 50 Movement Speed. |
| 3 |  Enigma - Moon Goddess | 3,340g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Enlightenment — Every 100 Magical Attack increases damage dealt by 0.5% and grants 0.5% damage reduction. |
| 4 |  Void Staff | 2,040g | MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 5 |  Insatiable Tome | 2,060g | MATK +160, Magical Lifesteal +24%, HP +750 Lifesteal increases CDR | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Arcane Conversion — Every 2% Magical Lifesteal grants an extra 1% Cooldown Reduction. |
| 6 |  Ardent Dominion | 2,040g | MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Destructive Deluge (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Ocean of Tears, and Destructive Deluge on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Ocean of Tears → Flowing Sigh → Destructive Deluge → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Frozen Touch
Dealing damage to an enemy with skills 3 times within a short period of time will deal extra damage and freeze them.
Skill 1
Ocean of Tears
Conjures icicles that block heroes, damaging and launching enemies within range. If Lady Zhen is near the icicles when conjured, she becomes frozen and invincible. The icicles shatter when the skill ends or is canceled, dealing damage (damage is doubled at the center).
Skill 2
Flowing Sigh
Unleashes a water orb that deals damage.
Ultimate
Destructive Deluge
Unleashes a water spirit that forms a pool. The pool deals damage to enemies within range and slows them.
Counters & Matchups
Lady Zhen is strong into
Pick Lady Zhen when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Lady Zhen struggles into
Avoid Lady Zhen or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Control first wave without taking free poke. Roam after pushing wave 2–4 to side lanes with your jungler.
Teamfight Role
Poke from max range before objective. Save hard CC for enemy dive or your carry peel window.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Lady Zhen is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 51.4% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 1.0% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Lady Zhen.
vs Similar Heroes
- Lady Zhen vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Lady Zhen has +0.3% WR vs Daji in Camp data. Choose Lady Zhen when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Lady Zhen vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 0.4% more often globally. Choose Lady Zhen when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Lady Zhen build?
Recommended: Scepter of Reverberation, Boots of the Arcane, Sage's Tome, Savant's Wrath, Insatiable Tome, Void Staff.
How to counter Lady Zhen?
Pick Charlotte, Liu Bei, Luna. Strong into Cirrus, Nakoruru, Sima Yi.
Is Lady Zhen good in current season?
Lady Zhen is Tier A Mage with 51.16% win rate, 1.04% pick rate, and 0.05% ban rate (Camp HOK international).