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How To Counter Zetian Using Vale : Skill Breakdown, Combos, Counter and Gameplay Tips

Mobile Legends Vale vs Zetian counter guide – how to use Vale’s wind skills and burst combos to counter Zetian effectively in ranked games.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang thrives on intense 1v1 mage duels, and one of the most intriguing matchups today is Vale vs Zetian. Both are high-damage magic dealers with unique control and burst capabilities. But who comes out on top using only base skill damage? How should each hero itemize to gain the upper hand?

Base Skills Overview

VALE Skill Summary (No Items)

  • Passive - Windtalk: +8 Movement Speed per assist/kill, max 10 stacks. No direct damage.

  • Skill 1 - Wind Blade

    • Base Damage: 250 + 80% Magic Power (2 blades)

    • Total Base Damage (assuming both blades hit): 500

  • Skill 2 - Windblow

    • Initial Damage: 350 + 100% Magic Power

    • AoE Damage over 1.6s: 150 + 30% Magic Power

    • Total Base Damage: 500

  • Ultimate - Windstorm

    • Initial AoE Damage: 150 + 30% Magic Power

    • Explosion: 1000 + 240% Magic Power

    • Total Base Damage: 1150

  • Total Base Burst Damage: 500 (S1) + 500 (S2) + 1150 (Ult) = 2150 base damage

ZETIAN Skill Summary (No Items)

  • Skill 1 - Spirit Ambush

    • Base Damage: 300 + 120% Magic Power

  • Skill 2 - Cursed Echo

    • Initial Damage: 400 + 150% Magic Power

    • Return Damage: 300 + 120% Magic Power

    • Total: 700 base damage

  • Ultimate - Eternal Judgement

    • Total: 600 + 200% Magic Power

  • Passive - Doom Sigil (amplifies skill damage by 15%)

  • Total Base Damage:

    • Skill 1: 300

    • Skill 2: 700

    • Ultimate: 600

    • Combined Raw: 1600

    • +15% Passive Bonus: 1600 * 1.15 = 1840 base damage

Head-to-Head No-Item Burst Comparison

Hero Base DamageCC AbilitiesBurst Delay  AoEMovement
Vale 2150  Knock-up, Pull, Slow   1s Delay (Ult)  Yes    Yes (passive stacks)
Zetian 1840  Debuff + Damage Amp   Instant  Yes     Minor

Winner Without Items: Vale

Vale has higher burst damage and consistent control with knock-ups and slow, especially when comboing Windblow + Windstorm. Zetian has impressive amplification via her passive, but her base numbers slightly lag without item scaling.

Verdict: In a raw base-damage mage duel with no items, Vale wins 6/10 times due to better burst range and control chain.

What Magic Items Should Zetian Use to Counter Vale?

Zetian’s key goals are:

  • Increase Burst

  • Survive Vale's massive AoE burst

  • Apply constant pressure from range

Recommended Items for Zetian

  1. Lightning Truncheon

    • Adds bonus burst based on Mana

    • Great for Skill 2 return proc

  2. Holy Crystal

    • Massive boost to Magic Power scaling

  3. Blood Wings

    • +1500 Shield scaling with Magic Power to survive Vale’s ult

  4. Genius Wand

    • Lowers Vale’s Magic Defense with every hit

  5. Ice Queen Wand

    • Provides Slow to kite Vale

  6. Winter Truncheon (Situational)

    • To avoid Windstorm explosion

Zetian vs Vale with Full Build

Assuming +1000 Magic Power:

  • Skill 1: 300 + 1200 = 1500

  • Skill 2: 700 + 1350 = 2050

  • Ultimate: 600 + 2000 = 2600

  • +15% Passive: (1500+2050+2600) * 1.15 = 7247.5 damage

Survivability: Blood Wings gives shield; Winter Truncheon prevents burst.

Outcome: With full items, Zetian can burst Vale down before he finishes full combo.

What Magic Items Should Vale Use to Counter Zetian?

Vale must:

  • One-shot before Zetian applies her passive stack

  • Chain his CC for follow-up kills

  • Increase Magic Power for big ult explosions

Recommended Items for Vale

  1. Holy Crystal

    • Boosts total magic burst output

  2. Lightning Truncheon

    • AoE proc synergizes with Windblow and Windstorm

  3. Genius Wand

    • Decrease enemy Magic DEF

  4. Divine Glaive

    • Strong against shield builds like Blood Wings

  5. Clock of Destiny

    • Gives MP & Magic Power scaling

  6. Ice Queen Wand

    • Slow to trap Zetian inside Windstorm

Vale vs Zetian with Full Build

Assuming +1000 Magic Power:

  • Skill 1: 250 + 800 = 1050

  • Skill 2: 350 + 1000 = 1350

  • Windstorm: 1000 + 2400 = 3400

  • Windstorm Aura: 150 + 300 = 450

  • Total: 1050 + 1350 + 3850 = 6250 damage

Bonus: Ice Queen Wand slow increases ult trap rate; Divine Glaive ensures it penetrates Zetian’s shields.

Outcome: Vale still has potential to win if combo lands first, especially if Zetian doesn’t pre-activate Winter Truncheon.

Final Verdict With Items

HeroFull Damage PotentialSurvivabilityCC ChainLikely Winner
Zetian7247.5Blood Wings, Winter TruncheonSlows + PassiveZetian
Vale6250NoneKnock-up, Pull, TrapCan Win With CC Chain

Verdict: Zetian edges ahead in full item builds, but Vale remains dangerous with correct timing.

Conclusion

Vale vs Zetian is a duel of finesse and timing. Without items, Vale wins via raw damage and utility. But with magic items, Zetian turns the tide using amplification and shield mechanics. Both require skilled hands, but understanding their skill ceilings and building accordingly can lead to domination in ranked games.

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