IF / MLBB#016

SEASON 42 PROFILE

Spear of Dragon

Zilong

Spear Flip throws an enemy behind Zilong, Spear Strike lowers defence, and Supreme Warrior powers the chase. He performs better attacking a side lane or an exposed structure than running head-on into a prepared team fight.

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16

HOW TO PLAY

Zilong guide for Season 42

DAMAGE: Physical
ATTACK: Melee
SPECIALTY: Chase / Damage
MAIN POSITIONS: EXP Lane
IN THE GAME SINCE: 9 September 2016

01EARLY GAME
In EXP Lane, secure the wave and use Spear Strike only when you can return to safety after the trade.
02MID GAME
Push a side lane before moving to the objective. Supreme Warrior gets Zilong there quickly, but rotating without wave pressure gives away much of that advantage.
03LATE GAME
Late in the game, threaten the back line or base from a flank. Spear Flip can hand the team a kill, but crossing five enemies to find it is rarely worth the risk.

IF / LOADOUT LAB

Three builds. One draft.

Choose the lane or job first. Hover or use the keyboard on any item, talent or emblem to see exactly what it does. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.Choose the lane or job first. Tap any item, talent or emblem to open its explanation. Spells and blessings are explained alongside their icons.

EXP Pickoff Default

Default ranked setup for side-lane pickoffs, turret pressure, and safe escapes after the Endless Battle plus Demon Hunter Sword spike.

12,440 GOLD

WHAT IT DOES
+18 Physical Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20
Physical Defense
+18
Movement Speed
+40
WHAT IT DOES
+250 HP. +5 Mana Regen. +8% Hybrid Lifesteal. +60 Physical Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. +5% Movement Speed. Divine Justice: After casting a skill, the next Basic Attack within 3 seconds deals 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage (1.5 seconds cooldown). Chase Fate: Triggering Divine Justice grants 10% extra Movement Speed.
HP
+250
Mana Regen
+5
Hybrid Lifesteal
+8%
Physical Attack
+60
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
Movement Speed
+5%
WHAT IT DOES
+20% Attack Speed. +35 Physical Attack. Devour: Basic attacks deal 8% of the target's current HP as extra physical damage (capped at 60 against minions). Devour: Each Basic Attack recovers (10+4* Hero Level) HP, and counts as an Attack Effect
Attack Speed
+20%
Physical Attack
+35
WHAT IT DOES
+70 Physical Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. +20% Crit Chance. Supreme Warrior: After casting an Ultimate, increase Movement Speed by 30% for 7.5s. This effect has a 15s cooldown.
Physical Attack
+70
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
Crit Chance
+20%
WHAT IT DOES
+60 Physical Attack. Armor Buster: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.1% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 30%.
Physical Attack
+60
WHAT IT DOES
+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).
Physical Attack
+160
Movement Speed
+5%

EMBLEM + 2 STANDARD TALENTS + 1 CORE TALENT

BASE EMBLEM

Recommended emblem setup for this build.

Adaptive Penetration: +14
Adaptive Attack: +10
Movement Speed: +3%

STANDARD TALENT

Gain 5 Adaptive Penetration. Gain Physical Penetration if extra Physical Attack is higher than extra Magic Power; otherwise, gain Magic Penetration.

STANDARD TALENT

If there is only one enemy hero nearby, damage dealt to them is increased by 7%.

CORE TALENT

When damaging heroes below 30% HP, instantly recover 15% of Lost HP and gains 20% Movement Speed. Additional Effect: Reset cooldown upon killing an enemy hero. Duration: 3 seconds. Cooldown: 30 seconds.

BATTLE SPELL

120s

Flicker

Blinks the hero a short distance in the chosen direction. It can be used to engage, reposition, escape, or cross some walls.

ADAPT ITEMS AND BLESSINGS TO THE MATCH

WHAT IT DOES

+18 Magic Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Fortitude: CC and Slow Duration Reduced by 30%

Magic Defense: +18
Movement Speed: +40

WHAT IT DOES

+18 Physical Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20

Physical Defense: +18
Movement Speed: +40

Tough Boots FOR Warrior BootsUse against magic lane pressure or chain control that can stop Zilong before Supreme Warrior creates space.

WHAT IT DOES

+20% Attack Speed. +80 Physical Attack. Lifebane: Dealing damage to a target will reduce the Shield and HP Regen effects on them to 60% of normal for 3s. Punish: Increase damage by 8% against enemy heroes with higher extra HP.

Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +80

WHAT IT DOES

+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Physical Attack: +160
Movement Speed: +5%

Sea Halberd FOR Blade of DespairUse when healing, shields, or high-extra-HP frontliners keep the first target alive through the pickoff.

WHAT IT DOES

+10% Lifesteal. +20% Attack Speed. +30 Physical Attack. Dragon Scale: Every 4 extra Physical Attack increases Hybrid Defense by 1, up to 50 (effect is halved if Main Role is not Fighter). Lifeline: When taking damage that reduces HP below 30%, gains a (120*Hero Level) shield (increases with level) and 50% Movement Speed that rapidly decays over 3 seconds. This effect has a 60 seconds cooldown.

Lifesteal: +10%
Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +30

WHAT IT DOES

+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Physical Attack: +160
Movement Speed: +5%

Rose Gold Meteor FOR Blade of DespairUse against magic burst that can delete Zilong after he commits with Spear Strike.

IF / KIT

Abilities at a glance

Hover or use the keyboard on any ability to read exactly what it does in game.Tap any ability to open its in-game explanation. Tap elsewhere to close it.

IF / LIVE META

Zilong in ranked and pro play

AUTOMATIC SNAPSHOT13 Oct 2026

CURRENT TIERD

WIN RATE: 45.59%
PICK RATE: 0.67%
BAN RATE: 0.45%
WIN-RATE CHANGE: +0.4 pp

OUR READING

Zilong is struggling to convert games in this rank. That does not erase good matchups, but blind-picking the hero is difficult to justify right now.

Seven-day ranked data, updated 13 Oct 2026 · MLBBHub · cross-checked with MLBB.io

Historical tournament snapshot, checked 13 Oct 2026

PRO / MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026NO PICKS OR BANS

Zilong was not picked or banned in this historical snapshot. That tells us about this tournament's draft, not whether the hero works in ranked.

Tournament statistics · Liquipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

PATCH ARCHIVE

Every buff, nerf and adjustment

IF / PATCH TRACKER

Zilong's full patch history

Every documented buff, nerf and adjustment, ordered from the latest patch backwards.

4documented patches

4 patches shown

v2.1.40BUFF
18 December 2025
- BUFFBasic Attack Speed: 1.2 → 1.05
- BUFFPhysical Attack Growth: 6.65 → 9
- BUFFPassive: Basic Attack Damage: 100% Total Physical Attack → 100 (+80% Total Physical Attack)
- BUFFPassive: Dragon Flurry Damage: 30 (+40% Total Physical Attack) → 80 (+30% Total Physical Attack)
- BUFFPassive: Dragon Flurry Trigger Condition: Deals damage 3 times with Basic Attacks → Deals damage 3 times with Basic Attacks or skills
Check original notes · MLBBHub
v1.8.08BUFF
- BUFFPassive: Damage: 50% Total Physical Attack → 30 + 40% Total Physical Attack
- BUFFPassive: HP Regen: 50% Total Physical Attack (1 Time) → 30 + 20% Total Physical Attack (3 Times)
- BUFFSkill 2: Extended Triggering Time: The skill cooldown now also resets if a Minion dies within 0.5s after Zilong dealing damage to them.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
v1.4.94ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAdjusted label specialty - Charge/Initiator to Chase/Damage.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
v1.3.44ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTSpear Flip: Fixed a problem where the display is wrongly shown.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki

THE DRAFT

Zilong in the draft: strengths, counters and teammates

GOOD INTO

Angela and Yve need time to contribute from a set position, which Zilong can deny when he finds the flank.

AldousFighter

X.BorgFighter

HayabusaAssassin

WATCH OUT FOR

Karina punishes his commitment, while Popol and Kupa guard the routes Zilong uses to circle the team.

MartisFighter

HildaFighter / Tank

KhaleedFighter

WORKS WELL WITH

Lolita and Tigreal draw the first stuns and knock-ups, leaving Zilong free to target whoever remains behind.

MarcelSupport

AliceTank / Mage

TigrealTank

See all 5 counters, favorable matchups and best teammates for Zilong

COLLECTION

Zilong skins: catalogue and acquisition

Confirmed availability3

AVAILABLE

Elite Warrior

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 399 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 399 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Glorious General

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 899 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 899 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Blazing Lancer

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 599 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 599 Diamonds.

Limited and upcoming9

EVENT / UPCOMING

Eastern Warrior

ORIGIN / EVENTJune 2017 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the June 2017 StarLight Pass. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Changbanpo Commander

ORIGIN / EVENTLucky Box draw; recorded release in 2018

It was obtainable through the Lucky Box draw; recorded release in 2018. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Christmas Carnival

ORIGIN / EVENTChristmas event; recorded release in 2018

It was obtainable through the Christmas event; recorded release in 2018. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Loyal Spear

ORIGIN / EVENTSeason 19 first-recharge reward

It was obtainable through the Season 19 first-recharge reward. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Summer Waves

ORIGIN / EVENTSummer event; recorded release in 2020

It was obtainable through the Summer event; recorded release in 2020. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Empyrean Paladin

ORIGIN / EVENTGrand Collection event

It was obtainable through the Grand Collection event. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Storm Rider

ORIGIN / EVENT515 event; recorded release in 2022

It was obtainable through the 515 event; recorded release in 2022. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Dragon of Prosperity

ORIGIN / EVENTLunar Festival event; recorded release on 9 February 2024

It was obtainable through the Lunar Festival event; recorded release on 9 February 2024. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Ascendant of Flame

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop from 16 October 2026

MOONTON announced its shop release for 16 October 2026, with 50% off for the first 14 days. Check the server date in your client.

QUICK ANSWERS

The questions players ask about Zilong

01What is the best lane for Zilong?

Zilong is currently played mainly in EXP Lane. The guide separates the recommended builds by lane or job, so choose that tab before copying the six items.

02Which Zilong build should I use?

Start with «EXP Pickoff Default». The other options, «Crit Split-Push» and «Anti-Frontline Attack Effects», are there for a different lane or match-up; they are not cosmetic variations.

03Which heroes counter Zilong?

Martis, Hilda and Khaleed are the first counters to consider. Karina punishes his commitment, while Popol and Kupa guard the routes Zilong uses to circle the team.

04Which Zilong skins can be obtained now?

3 non-default skins have confirmed availability at this review. 9 more are limited or upcoming, with the original acquisition method recorded. Check the current event or shop in your client before spending.

IF / MLBB#016

SEASON 42 PROFILE

Spear of Dragon

Zilong

Fighter Assassin EXP Lane

DATA REVIEWED 13.10.2026 · PATCH 2.2.16

HOW TO PLAY

Zilong guide for Season 42

DAMAGE: Physical
ATTACK: Melee
SPECIALTY: Chase / Damage
MAIN POSITIONS: EXP Lane
IN THE GAME SINCE: 9 September 2016

01EARLY GAME
In EXP Lane, secure the wave and use Spear Strike only when you can return to safety after the trade.
02MID GAME
Push a side lane before moving to the objective. Supreme Warrior gets Zilong there quickly, but rotating without wave pressure gives away much of that advantage.
03LATE GAME
Late in the game, threaten the back line or base from a flank. Spear Flip can hand the team a kill, but crossing five enemies to find it is rarely worth the risk.

IF / LOADOUT LAB

Three builds. One draft.

EXP Pickoff Default

Default ranked setup for side-lane pickoffs, turret pressure, and safe escapes after the Endless Battle plus Demon Hunter Sword spike.

12,440 GOLD

WHAT IT DOES
+18 Physical Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20
Physical Defense
+18
Movement Speed
+40
WHAT IT DOES
+250 HP. +5 Mana Regen. +8% Hybrid Lifesteal. +60 Physical Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. +5% Movement Speed. Divine Justice: After casting a skill, the next Basic Attack within 3 seconds deals 60% Physical Attack as extra True Damage (1.5 seconds cooldown). Chase Fate: Triggering Divine Justice grants 10% extra Movement Speed.
HP
+250
Mana Regen
+5
Hybrid Lifesteal
+8%
Physical Attack
+60
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
Movement Speed
+5%
WHAT IT DOES
+20% Attack Speed. +35 Physical Attack. Devour: Basic attacks deal 8% of the target's current HP as extra physical damage (capped at 60 against minions). Devour: Each Basic Attack recovers (10+4* Hero Level) HP, and counts as an Attack Effect
Attack Speed
+20%
Physical Attack
+35
WHAT IT DOES
+70 Physical Attack. +10% Cooldown Reduction. +20% Crit Chance. Supreme Warrior: After casting an Ultimate, increase Movement Speed by 30% for 7.5s. This effect has a 15s cooldown.
Physical Attack
+70
Cooldown Reduction
+10%
Crit Chance
+20%
WHAT IT DOES
+60 Physical Attack. Armor Buster: When attacking an enemy, gains 0.1% extra Physical Penetration for each point of the enemy's Physical Defense, capped at 30%.
Physical Attack
+60
WHAT IT DOES
+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).
Physical Attack
+160
Movement Speed
+5%

EMBLEM + 2 STANDARD TALENTS + 1 CORE TALENT

BASE EMBLEM

Recommended emblem setup for this build.

Adaptive Penetration: +14
Adaptive Attack: +10
Movement Speed: +3%

STANDARD TALENT

Gain 5 Adaptive Penetration. Gain Physical Penetration if extra Physical Attack is higher than extra Magic Power; otherwise, gain Magic Penetration.

STANDARD TALENT

If there is only one enemy hero nearby, damage dealt to them is increased by 7%.

CORE TALENT

BATTLE SPELL

120s

Flicker

Blinks the hero a short distance in the chosen direction. It can be used to engage, reposition, escape, or cross some walls.

ADAPT ITEMS AND BLESSINGS TO THE MATCH

WHAT IT DOES

+18 Magic Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Fortitude: CC and Slow Duration Reduced by 30%

Magic Defense: +18
Movement Speed: +40

WHAT IT DOES

+18 Physical Defense. +40 Movement Speed. Valor: Gain 4 extra Physical Defense for 3s when taking Physical Damage, up to 20

Physical Defense: +18
Movement Speed: +40

Tough Boots FOR Warrior BootsUse against magic lane pressure or chain control that can stop Zilong before Supreme Warrior creates space.

WHAT IT DOES

Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +80

WHAT IT DOES

+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Physical Attack: +160
Movement Speed: +5%

Sea Halberd FOR Blade of DespairUse when healing, shields, or high-extra-HP frontliners keep the first target alive through the pickoff.

WHAT IT DOES

Lifesteal: +10%
Attack Speed: +20%
Physical Attack: +30

WHAT IT DOES

+160 Physical Attack. +5% Movement Speed. Despair: Dealing damage to non-Minion enemies below 50% HP grants 25% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds (takes effect before the damage is dealt).

Physical Attack: +160
Movement Speed: +5%

Rose Gold Meteor FOR Blade of DespairUse against magic burst that can delete Zilong after he commits with Spear Strike.

IF / KIT

Abilities at a glance

Hover or use the keyboard on any ability to read exactly what it does in game.Tap any ability to open its in-game explanation. Tap elsewhere to close it.

IF / LIVE META

Zilong in ranked and pro play

AUTOMATIC SNAPSHOT13 Oct 2026

CURRENT TIERD

WIN RATE: 45.59%
PICK RATE: 0.67%
BAN RATE: 0.45%
WIN-RATE CHANGE: +0.4 pp

OUR READING

Zilong is struggling to convert games in this rank. That does not erase good matchups, but blind-picking the hero is difficult to justify right now.

Seven-day ranked data, updated 13 Oct 2026 · MLBBHub · cross-checked with MLBB.io

Historical tournament snapshot, checked 13 Oct 2026

PRO / MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026NO PICKS OR BANS

Zilong was not picked or banned in this historical snapshot. That tells us about this tournament's draft, not whether the hero works in ranked.

Tournament statistics · Liquipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

PATCH ARCHIVE

Every buff, nerf and adjustment

IF / PATCH TRACKER

Zilong's full patch history

Every documented buff, nerf and adjustment, ordered from the latest patch backwards.

4documented patches

4 patches shown

v2.1.40BUFF
18 December 2025
- BUFFBasic Attack Speed: 1.2 → 1.05
- BUFFPhysical Attack Growth: 6.65 → 9
- BUFFPassive: Basic Attack Damage: 100% Total Physical Attack → 100 (+80% Total Physical Attack)
- BUFFPassive: Dragon Flurry Damage: 30 (+40% Total Physical Attack) → 80 (+30% Total Physical Attack)
- BUFFPassive: Dragon Flurry Trigger Condition: Deals damage 3 times with Basic Attacks → Deals damage 3 times with Basic Attacks or skills
Check original notes · MLBBHub
v1.8.08BUFF
- BUFFPassive: Damage: 50% Total Physical Attack → 30 + 40% Total Physical Attack
- BUFFPassive: HP Regen: 50% Total Physical Attack (1 Time) → 30 + 20% Total Physical Attack (3 Times)
- BUFFSkill 2: Extended Triggering Time: The skill cooldown now also resets if a Minion dies within 0.5s after Zilong dealing damage to them.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
v1.4.94ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTAdjusted label specialty - Charge/Initiator to Chase/Damage.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki
v1.3.44ADJUSTMENT
- ADJUSTMENTSpear Flip: Fixed a problem where the display is wrongly shown.
Check original notes · MLBB Wiki

THE DRAFT

Zilong in the draft: strengths, counters and teammates

GOOD INTO

Angela and Yve need time to contribute from a set position, which Zilong can deny when he finds the flank.

AldousFighter

X.BorgFighter

HayabusaAssassin

WATCH OUT FOR

Karina punishes his commitment, while Popol and Kupa guard the routes Zilong uses to circle the team.

MartisFighter

HildaFighter / Tank

KhaleedFighter

WORKS WELL WITH

Lolita and Tigreal draw the first stuns and knock-ups, leaving Zilong free to target whoever remains behind.

MarcelSupport

AliceTank / Mage

TigrealTank

See all 5 counters, favorable matchups and best teammates for Zilong

COLLECTION

Zilong skins: catalogue and acquisition

Confirmed availability3

AVAILABLE

Elite Warrior

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 399 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 399 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Glorious General

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 899 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 899 Diamonds.

AVAILABLE

Blazing Lancer

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop: 599 Diamonds

Permanently available through the in-game shop: 599 Diamonds.

Limited and upcoming9

EVENT / UPCOMING

Eastern Warrior

ORIGIN / EVENTJune 2017 StarLight Pass

It was obtainable through the June 2017 StarLight Pass. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Changbanpo Commander

ORIGIN / EVENTLucky Box draw; recorded release in 2018

It was obtainable through the Lucky Box draw; recorded release in 2018. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Christmas Carnival

ORIGIN / EVENTChristmas event; recorded release in 2018

It was obtainable through the Christmas event; recorded release in 2018. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Loyal Spear

ORIGIN / EVENTSeason 19 first-recharge reward

It was obtainable through the Season 19 first-recharge reward. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Summer Waves

ORIGIN / EVENTSummer event; recorded release in 2020

It was obtainable through the Summer event; recorded release in 2020. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Empyrean Paladin

ORIGIN / EVENTGrand Collection event

It was obtainable through the Grand Collection event. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Storm Rider

ORIGIN / EVENT515 event; recorded release in 2022

It was obtainable through the 515 event; recorded release in 2022. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Dragon of Prosperity

ORIGIN / EVENTLunar Festival event; recorded release on 9 February 2024

It was obtainable through the Lunar Festival event; recorded release on 9 February 2024. Availability depends on the event or a new rotation. Check the client.

EVENT / UPCOMING

Ascendant of Flame

ORIGIN / EVENTin-game shop from 16 October 2026

MOONTON announced its shop release for 16 October 2026, with 50% off for the first 14 days. Check the server date in your client.

QUICK ANSWERS

The questions players ask about Zilong

01What is the best lane for Zilong?

Zilong is currently played mainly in EXP Lane. The guide separates the recommended builds by lane or job, so choose that tab before copying the six items.

02Which Zilong build should I use?

Start with «EXP Pickoff Default». The other options, «Crit Split-Push» and «Anti-Frontline Attack Effects», are there for a different lane or match-up; they are not cosmetic variations.

03Which heroes counter Zilong?

Martis, Hilda and Khaleed are the first counters to consider. Karina punishes his commitment, while Popol and Kupa guard the routes Zilong uses to circle the team.

04Which Zilong skins can be obtained now?