Ziya
Ziya: When Ziya deals damage to a target and they are defeated within 4s, he gains EXP.
Build core
Rush Mask of Agony, Boots of the Arcane, Scepter of Reverberation, then complete Savant's Wrath, Insatiable Tome, Void Staff
Combo
Divine Seal → Divine Punishment → Universal Law → weave basic attacks
Draft
Ziya excels into Diaochan, Ying, Zilong. Avoid blind picking into Biron, Charlotte, Yao without team peel.
Best Build for Ziya
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Ziya benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: After hitting a target, gains EXP if it is defeated within 4s.
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 |  Boots of Tranquility | 700g | CDR +15%, MSPD +50 Speeds up skill cooldown | Fits Cooldown reduction priority — Passive - Swift — Grants 50 Movement Speed. |
| 2 |  Frozen Breath | 2,100g | MATK +180, CDR +7.5%, HP +500 Skill hits slow | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Deep Freeze — When a Basic Attack or skill hits an enemy, it reduces their Movement Speed by 5–10% (for up to 2 stacks) for 1.5s. |
| 3 |  Venomous Staff | 2,040g | MATK +240, CDR +7.5%, MSPD +7.5% Lowers Health Regen | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Imperil — When a Basic Attack or skill hits an enemy, it reduces their Health recovery and Lifesteal by 35%. Lasts 2.5s. |
| 4 |  Savant's Wrath | 2,140g | MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 5 |  Void Staff | 2,040g | MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
| 6 |  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. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Saint | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Universal Law (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Divine Seal, and Universal Law on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Divine Seal → Divine Punishment → Universal Law → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Sanctification
After hitting a target, gains EXP if it is defeated within 4s. Upon reaching level , gains Sanctify and increases his level cap to . Sanctify: Increases a teammate's level cap, with a chance to earn EXP. When playing as support, grants additional Sanctification effects.
Skill 1
Divine Seal
Seals enemies within range, dealing magical damage while reducing their Movement Speed, Physical and Magical Defense for 3.5s. If the skill hits any enemy, he gains a Movement Speed boost.
Skill 2
Divine Punishment
Conjures a magic circle that deals 3 strikes of damage to enemies in the target area. After a short delay, the magic circle explodes, dealing extra magical damage and launching enemies for 0.8s.
Ultimate
Universal Law
Unleashes 3 shockwaves that deal magical damage. At level 15, the Ultimate's charging speed increases by 10%, and Ziya can move while charging.
Counters & Matchups
Ziya is strong into
Pick Ziya when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Ziya struggles into
Avoid Ziya 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+)
Ziya is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 51.3% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 0.8% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Ziya.
vs Similar Heroes
- Ziya vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Ziya has +0.3% WR vs Daji in Camp data. Choose Ziya when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Ziya vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 0.5% more often globally. Choose Ziya when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Ziya build?
Recommended: Boots of Tranquility, Frozen Breath, Venomous Staff, Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Sage's Tome.
How to counter Ziya?
Pick Biron, Charlotte, Yao. Strong into Diaochan, Ying, Zilong.
Is Ziya good in current season?
Ziya is Tier A Mage with 51.06% win rate, 0.83% pick rate, and 0.1% ban rate (Camp HOK international).