Mozi
Mozi: Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies.
Build core
Rush Boots of Tranquility, Holy Grail, Mask of Agony, then complete Scepter of Reverberation, Savant's Wrath, Void Staff
Combo
Peacebringer → Cannon Blast → Think Inside the Box → weave basic attacks
Draft
Mozi excels into Cirrus, Lam, Li Bai. Avoid blind picking into Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha without team peel.
Best Build for Mozi
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Mozi benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
3 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Savant's Wrath | 2,140g | MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 2 |  Void Staff | 2,040g | MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
| 3 |  Sage's Tome | 2,610g | MATK +350, CDR +10% Great for mages | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Enlightenment — Every 100 Magical Attack increases damage dealt by 0.5% and grants 0.5% damage reduction. |
| 4 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Revive — Resurrects the wearer 2s after dying and restores 2,000–3,000 Health. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times per match. |
| 5 |  Destiny | 2,060g | PATK +75, ASPD +15%, HP +500 Negates fatal damage | Fits Attack speed priority — Passive - Dark Curtain — When taking fatal damage, instead of dying immediately, the hero gains invincibility and a 15% Attack Speed and Movement Speed increase for 1s (0.75s for ranged heroes). After equipping this item, its effect duration increases by 0.01s every 5s, up to a maximum of 0.5s. |
| 6 |  Ardent Dominion | 2,040g | MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Mana Shield — When Health drops below 30%, removes all crowd control effects and grants a shield that negates (500–1,000 + 100% {ap} + 7.5% extra HP) damage and increases Movement Speed by 30% for 4s. |
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 → Think Inside the Box (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Peacebringer, and Think Inside the Box on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Peacebringer → Cannon Blast → Think Inside the Box → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Fight for Peace
Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies. Gains shield stacks when using skills, for up to 3 stacks.
Skill 1
Peacebringer
Dashes in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies in his path. The next Basic Attack is enhanced, becoming Fight for Peace.
Skill 2
Cannon Blast
Fires a shell in the target direction, stunning and dealing area damage to the 1st enemy hit. The shell leaves a crater in the ground after reaching its max range or hitting an enemy, dealing damage over time to enemies that step in it.
Ultimate
Think Inside the Box
Deals damage over time to enemies within a certain range of himself, stunning enemies every time he deals damage.
Counters & Matchups
Mozi is strong into
Pick Mozi when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Mozi struggles into
Avoid Mozi 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+)
Mozi is a Tier S staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Ban rate 1.1% — expect Mozi to be removed in tryhard lobbies; have a backup in the same role.
vs Similar Heroes
- Mozi vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Daji wins 1.1% more often globally. Choose Mozi when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Mozi vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 1.9% more often globally. Choose Mozi when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Mozi build?
Recommended: Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Sage's Tome, Sage's Sanctuary, Destiny, Ardent Dominion.
How to counter Mozi?
Pick Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha. Strong into Cirrus, Lam, Li Bai.
Is Mozi good in current season?
Mozi is Tier S Mage with 49.81% win rate, 1.24% pick rate, and 1.08% ban rate (Camp HOK international).