Zilong is a dual role Assassin/Fighter who specializes in Chase/Charge. He has phenomenal mobility and can lock on targets with his skill set. In addition to this, he is a superior lane pusher and is where he is best utilized in the early stages of battle, being he is considered a late-game hero.

As a late-game hero, he depends on team farm and gold count to bring out the warrior within him. Zilong is capable of one strike kills when at his peak in the late game and is tremendously versatile. Though easy to master, he is harder to utilize in gameplay due to timing and complex gameplay. Identifying objectives and utilizing his burst and mobility requires patience and timing as well as map reading skills.

Strengths

• Mobility - Chase and Charge offer speed in attack and movement. Through this, Zilong is able to gank lanes, roam, monitor the jungle and clear up multiple lanes, especially in dying stages of battle. It is for this reason that map reading and positioning is crucial when mastering Zilong.
• Burst - Through his Second Skill (Spear Strike), Zilong has the capability to lock and launch on opponents or targets. Aside from this, his Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior) withdraws slow down effects and surges movement and attack speed.
• Late-game Damage - Depending on Team Gold and Build, Zilong is extraordinarily faster and exerts gut-wrenching damage in the mid to late phases of battle. He is most effective against High Damage Dealers, especially Marksmen, Assassins and Mages. His Passive Skill (Dragon Flurry) tops off icing to the cake by dealing extra damage on Basic Attacks.
• Versatility - Zilong is fast and can back up in a wide variety of battle objectives. From clearing lanes, ganking lanes, roaming, monitoring the jungle, he can even be utilized as a core or he may be used to harass and poke enemies to disrupt farming. He is a colorful warrior with attributes that can win games if utilized carefully.
• Lanes - Thanks to his Passive Skill (Dragon Flurry) and Second Skill (Spear Strike), Zilong has scope and range over clearing minion waves in little to no time. His Second Skill also has an immediate Cool Down after successful elimination of targets.

Weaknesses

• Squishy - It’s a default meta element in Mobile Legends that high damage dealers are soft and easily annihilated when exposed to high damage intake. Zilong is no exception but can regenerate HP through his Burst Abilities.
• Late-game Hero - Patience is synonymous with Zilong. He gains power and speed as the game progresses through build and gold count. He has a very quiet early game and this must be understood to avoid feeding and costing team gold.
• Lacks Crowd Control - 1 vs 1 is Zilong’s strength. He lacks the ability to take on multiple heroes unless in a team fight that is properly timed. Timing is a virtue when playing Zilong and could cost the game if the team is inexperienced in staging a fight to his advantage. 
• Mana - Due to his tremendous Burst, Zilong absorbs huge amounts of Mana, which may affect his skills and abilities if not timed appropriately with opponent attacks and counters.
• Complicated Gameplay - Though easy to master, Zilong requires timing, patience, map reading skills and positioning. As a versatile all round support hero, knowing how to utilize him effectively  alongside teammates is vital and unique to every battle. 

3. Sustained DPS

First and foremost, you should be aware that this is a late-game build that demands farming considering Zilong is a build-dependent hero whose strengths expand as the game drags on. Second, even though it isn't recommended for newbies this build may combat heroes with high defensive attributes particularly Tanks and Fighters, who can typically withstand damage from Zilong.

With this flexible build, the early stages of battle ought to focus on farming and team gold. This build's components have several benefits for laning and pressing into enemy territory. Through this build, the gameplay concept of supporting teammates when needed may be reinforced. Its overall main emphasis is on Physical Damage and Penetration, including Attack Speed and Mobility.

Use this build if.

• You’re taking on High Defensive Heroes - This build is littered with Physical Attack and Penetration items that have the range and functions to successfully take on and intimidate strong heroes such as Tanks and Fighters.
• You’re Supporting Teammates - This is a versatile late-game build that can confront all hero roles in battle, depending on stage of gameplay and build. Zilong has the speed to move through different zones in battle and accomplish tasks.
• You’re Pushing Lanes - The items in this build offer dominance over lanes. They are high powered items that can swiftly wipe out minion waves with the help of Zilongs unique skill set and specialties in Burst and Charge.

This is a late-game build that is focused on speed and attack. It  is best applied against High Defensive heroes such as Tanks and Fighters. 

Skills

Level Up Zilongs Second Skill (Spear Strike) first since it has burst and speed effects including cooldown reset on successful target eliminations. Follow up with his First Skill (Spear Flip) for a new dimension in attack at Level Two. Follow the same progression and balance out with his Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior) when it pops up. Continue till the end of sequence.

• Level One - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Two - First Skill (Spear Flip)
• Level Three - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior)

Items

• Warrior Boots ($720) - These combat boots have a Unique Passive (Valor) that gains additional Physical Defense for 3 seconds when receiving damage from basic attacks. It also enhances mobility by 40%. 
• Demon Hunter Sword ($2180) - This blade is known for countering Tanks. Its Unique Passive (Devour) deals 9% of opponents HP as added Physical Damage and is capped at 60. It also supplies 3% Life Steal for up to 3 seconds.
• Berserker’s Fury ($2250) - This dagger is well known for Critical Damage. It has a Unique Attribute that deals an additional 40% Crit Damage and a Unique Passive (Doom) that allots 5% extra Physical Attack for 2 seconds.
• Windtalker ($1820) - This blade is essential to Zilongs skill set. It supports Attack and Movement Speed in general, which are Zilongs Specialties. Its Unique Passive (Typhoon) deals extra damage and each time the Passive is cast, it enhances Mobility. This item is perfect for clearing multiple lanes rapidly as well, aside from taking on opponents.
• Blade of Despair ($3010) - This sword deals the highest Physical Damage amongst ML equipment. It magnifies Physical Attack while its Unique Passive (Despair) grants an extra 25% of damage to opponents below 50% HP. Combining this with Zilongs skills and specialties makes this a bonus for taking on sustained damage heroes such as Tanks and Fighters.
• Malefic Roar ($2060) - The icing on the cake is this firearm that is best employed against heroes with high defense mechanisms. It complements Blade of Despair through Physical Attack and has a Unique Attribute that deals 35% Physical Penetration. It's also equipped with a Unique Passive (Armor Buster) that deals added Physical Penetration on opponents that have Physical Defense Items. It acts as a counter and caps off at 20%.

Emblem

A Fighter Emblem is recommended for this build due to its capacity to take on high defensive heroes even though Zilong is most effective in taking out high damage dealers. Talent Points may be assigned to the following.

• Bravery - Beefs up Physical Attack.
• Firmness - Levels up Physical Defense.
• Shield - Offers Magic Defense
• Invasion - Physical Penetration
• Persistence - Additional HP
• Swift - Boosts Attack Speed

Battle Spell

Execute is best engaged with this build as it expands on damage dealt and gets crit hits in, especially in close encounters. It's a supreme battle spell for countering opponents through timing and burst.

2. Attack Speed Effects

Zilongs Passive Skill (Dragon Flurry) deals extra damage after every few basic attacks. His Second Skill (Spear Strike) can lock and launch at targets. It also has a cooldown reset upon successful elimination of targets. These are reasons why this build and the items involved are vital and essential.

This build focuses on Attack and Movement Speed which is in line with Zilongs Burst and Charge Specialties. It is a mid to late game build that provides versatility and creates opportunities to slot in and carry out different objectives as gameplay progresses. As you may already be aware, Zilong gets stronger as battle time goes on and this is the ideal build that supports all his attributes.

Use this build if.

• You’re challenging a complete team - As a mid to late game build, Zilongs potential and abilities expand over time in taking on different roles and challenging varied opponents. Therefore, this is the ideal build suitable for successfully challenging different opponents at various stages of battle while considering other factors such as gold count.
• You’re Playing Offlane - Again, as a mid to late game build, it is suitable for slow game farming in the early stages of battle by playing offlane which is the least desired lane in gameplay. Maintaining steady pace over this lane while building items is enticing to this build.
• You’re taking on multiple roles - This is also a versatile build through its emphasis on speed. It allows you to rush into different tasks by rotating between objectives and not remaining stagnant and steady in one place. 

This build is best suited against high damage dealers, as it can counter their speed and damage dealt.

Skills

Level Up Zilongs Second Skill (Spear Strike) first since it has burst and speed effects including cooldown reset on successful target eliminations. Follow up again with his Second Skill (Spear Strike) for extra burst and speed at Level Two. Follow up with his First Skill (Spear Flip) at Level Three. Level up his Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior) when it is available. Continue till the end of sequence.

• Level One - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Two - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Three - Second Skill (Spear Flip)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior)

Items

• Rapid Boots ($750) - As the name indicates, these boots improve Movement Speed by 70%. Its Unique Passive (Side Effect) diminishes Movement Speed for 5 seconds when dealing or taking damage.
• Windtalker ($1820) - Regarding this build, this is an outstanding item for enhancing Attack and Movement Speed. It supports Zilongs Burst and Charge specialties from the early phases of battle. Best for clearing lanes and poking/harassing opponents. Its Unique Passive (Typhoon) chunks out extra damage and conclusively supports Zilongs Passive Skill (Dragon Flurry).
• Scarlet Phantom ($2020) - Zilong relies on Attack Speed as part of his skill set through this build. He is capable of critical strikes and so this weapon has a Unique Passive (Frenzy) that grants an extra 30% Attack  Speed on crit strikes and an extra 2% on crit chance. This is a vital item that greatly enhances his effectiveness in the early to mid game when finding your pace in battle.
• Berserker’s Fury ($2250) -  It features a special ability that deals an extra 40%  crit damage, as well as a special passive (Doom) that grants 5% of additional physical attack for two seconds. Perfect item for mid-game, when showing out more to take on opponents.
• Blade of Despair ($3010) - Among ML equipment, this sword deals the most Physical Damage. It boosts physical attack while its special passive (Despair) deals an additional 25% more damage to opponents with less than 50% health. For this build, this item grants the opportunity to take on high defensive heroes.
• Endless Battle ($2470) - This trident adds basic attacks between each skill cast. This is super handy for Zilong who deals damage in succession and explosion. It supports the item before it in taking on high defensive heroes. It has two Unique Passives. Divine Justice deals 60% Physical Attack as True Damage for 3 seconds at a time while Chase Fate increases movement by 10% after Divine Justice is cast. 

Emblem

An Assassin Emblem is proposed for this build due to its emphasis on attack and speed. Talent Points may be designated to the following.

• Bravery - +12% Physical Attack
• Mastery - +1.5% Cooldown Reduction
• Agility - +2% Movement Speed
• Invasion - +6% Physical Penetration
• Fatal - +1.2% Crit Chance
• Bloodthirst - +1.5% Spell Vamp

Battle Spell

Execute or Arrival may be engaged through this build after considering teammates and opponent line-up.

• Execute - Disarms opponents and deals extra damage that is handy in tight or close situations.
• Arrival - Allows Zilong to back up or push lanes after appearing at premeditated locations on the map. The emphasis on Speed in Mobility and Attack through this build places this battle spell in context.

1. Burst

Notice that this build has no boots for mobility. Zilong relies directly on his skills and attributes that are enhanced through these attack items that embrace his Burst and Charge Specialties. This decisively makes this a violent build with its emphasis on speed and physical damage.

This is an early to late game build for Zilong who is considered a late-game hero. This is a pro build for those who not only understand Zilong but also understand other heroes and gameplay. It requires timing, positioning, map reading and all other factors associated with battle that don’t necessarily have to do with Zilong as a hero. 

Use this build if.

• You’re challenging High Damage Dealers - The burst in damage that this build adds to Zilongs specialties and advantages makes it a deadly composition of items that have the capability to take out squishy high damage heroes.
• You’re playing Roam - The speed and security that these items possess offers Zilong range over vast areas of the battlefield. It also sets footing for advancing on opponent territory.
• You’re a coordinating all round support - With focus on burst, this is the perfect item composition that offers versatility and support in all phases of the game and in taking on a wide variety of objectives.

This build is best for taking on high damage dealers in early phases of battle and can extend on to taking on defensive heroes as gameplay progresses and Zilong grows more powerful.

Skills

Level Up Zilongs Second Skill (Spear Strike) first for its burst effects and cooldown reset on successful target eliminations. Follow up again with his Second Skill (Spear Strike) for extra burst and speed at Level Two. Follow up with his First Skill (Spear Flip) at Level Three. Level up his Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior) when it is available. Continue till the end of sequence.

• Level One - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Two - Second Skill (Spear Strike)
• Level Three - Second Skill (Spear Flip)
• Level Four - Ultimate Skill (Supreme Warrior)

Items

• Windtalker ($1820) - Burst into battle right away with this blade. It enhances Movement and Attack Speed through its Unique Passive (Typhoon) and ultimately supports Zilongs Charge and Burst Specialties.
• Demon Hunter Sword ($2180) - A great blade to take on High Defensive Heroes. Devour, its special passive ability, has a limit of 60 and delivers extra physical damage equal to 9% of an opponent's HP. Additionally, it offers 3% Life Steal for a total duration of 3 seconds. 
• Malefic Roar ($2060) - Possesses a "unique passive" called "Armor Buster" that increases physical penetration against opponents employing defensive gear. It serves as a defensive counter and has a 20% cap. Perfect for Physical Penetration that adds value to this build focus in burst.
• Scarlet Phantom ($2020) - In relation to this build, this item focuses on attack speed and crit chance.It includes a special passive termed Frenzy that increases attack speed by 30% and crit chance by 2%.
• Berserker’s Fury ($2250) - It has a Unique Attribute that increases Crit Damage by 40% and a Unique Passive (Doom) that accords a further 5% Physical Attack for 2 seconds. It perfectly accompanies the item before it and adds an extra dimension to Zilongs Burst and Charge.
• Blade of Despair ($3010) - The highest Physical Attack Item in ML.  Its Unique Passive (Despair) grants an extra 25% of damage to opponents below 50% HP. This is the perfect ending by adding assault onto burst in damage.

Emblem

A Fighter or Assassin Emblem may be engaged through this build. The difference is Fighter Emblem provides a spell vamp after extinguishing opponents. An Assassin Emblem increases damage dealt on one opponent. Use a Fighter Emblem if you’re taking on defensive heroes such as Tanks and Fighters or employ an Assassin Emblem if you’re focused on high damage dealers. Talent Points may be assigned to the following.

Fighter Emblem

• Bravery - Additional Physical Attack
• Invasion - Physical Penetration
• Persistence - Extra HP
• Swift - Enhanced Attack Speed

Assassin Emblem

• Bravery - 12% Physical Attack
• Agility - Enhanced Mobility
• Invasion - Physical Penetration
• Fatal - Crit Chance advantage
• Bloodthirst - Spell Vamp

Battle Spell

Arrival is recommended and should be mastered with this build, as it provides positioning that may pave way for bursting into attack to offer support, attack and even rapidly clear lanes.

Zilong is strong against high damage dealers such as Marksmen, Assassins and Mages. Here are a few examples.

• Layla
• Hanabi
• Gord
• Nana
• Aamon

Zilong is weak against Crowd Control and Durable Heroes such as Fighters and Tanks. Here are a few.

• Gatotkaca
• Ruby
• Tigreal
• Akai
• Alpha

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