A fiery new force is rising in the Land of Dawn. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is unleashing its latest hero— Wu Zetian, the Phoenix Empress —on June 18, 2025, and she’s bringing a blaze of mythic power and regal dominance with her
Making her grand entrance during the Phoenix Empress Rising event, Wu Zetian isn’t just a mage—she’s a symbol of divine rebirth, imperial control, and battlefield precision. And for the first time in three years, players can unlock a new hero for free, making this launch one of the most monumental events in MLBB’s recent history.
🔥 Rise of the Phoenix: Who Is Wu Zetian?
A legendary figure reborn through fire, Wu Zetian is the mythical founder of the Divine Capital—a sovereign whose story begins in obscurity and ends in celestial ascendancy. Her journey from forgotten orphan to eternal empress is a saga of perseverance, divine revelation, and destiny fulfilled.
In-game, Wu Zetian embodies her lore through a kit that commands space, punishes aggression, and turns the tide of battle with imperial might. Her design is a tribute to players who love high-skill, high-impact mages that support allies while crushing enemies with controlled fury.
🎮 Wu Zetian Gameplay Overview: Control the Battlefield, Reign Supreme
Wu Zetian plays as a mid-lane mage who thrives on AoE crowd control, magic burst, and teamfight utility. Her kit is tailored for players who love map-wide impact, sustained spell damage, and strategic positioning.
🧿 Passive – Celestial Armament
- Phoenix Crown: Grants stacking Spell Vamp when enemies are hit by her 1st and 2nd skills.
- Celestial Robe: Periodically stuns nearby enemies and grants a shield, knocking them back in a fiery blast. (2-minute cooldown)
🔥 Skill 1 – Phoenix Strike
Fires up to three Phoenix Waves, each dealing damage. The final wave has a larger AoE, increased damage, and pulls enemies inward.
🕊️ Skill 2 – Phoenix Descent
Summons her Phoenix Spirit, which deals Magic Damage, slows, and reduces Magic Defense. The spirit can be recast to dash and repeat the damage and slow.
🌩️ Ultimate – Fury of the Phoenix
Buffs allies with movement speed and rains destruction across the map, damaging and stunning all enemies. A true game-changer in teamfights.
🎥 Watch the full skill breakdown here: Wu Zetian Skill Introduction
🎁 Unlock Wu Zetian for Free (Limited Time!)
From June 18 to July 4, the Phoenix Empress Rising event lets players unlock Wu Zetian absolutely free by completing daily in-game tasks. She can be earned in as few as eight days—no Diamonds required.
Prefer to skip the grind? Wu Zetian will also be available in the Shop for Battle Points or Diamonds.
👑 Her Legend Lives: A Celestial Story of Power and Purpose
Wu Zetian’s origin defies fate itself. Once a nameless orphan wandering the world of mortals, her path of hardship and ambition led her to the Lake of Reflection—where her true heritage as the founder of the Divine Capital was revealed.
Her power, long buried beneath time and myth, was reignited by the will of her people. She is not merely a ruler reborn—she is the ruler who once built the world, now returned to shape it again in her image.
“If destiny does not favor you, forge your own path through sheer will and effort.”
📖 Explore her full cinematic lore below
⚔️ A New Era Dawns in the Land of Dawn
Whether you’re a mage main, a lore lover, or just looking for your next main hero, Wu Zetian offers everything: power, presence, and phoenix-fueled prestige. Prepare to bow—or burn—as the Celestial Empress reshapes the meta with imperial wrath.
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