
Yu Zhong
Regen · Damage
“Yu Zhong, the reincarnation of the Black Dragon, intends to unify the Cadia Riverlands through conquest and usher in an era of prosperity.”
Pick & ban rate = share of matches that pick / ban Yu Zhong. Official ranked data · All Ranks · 7 days · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Skills
Yu Zhong's abilities from official data
- P

Cursing Touch
PassiveBuffYu Zhong applies Sha Residue to enemy heroes every time he deals damage to them. Sha Residue erupts upon reaching 5 stacks on a target. Then it begins consuming 1 stack every 0.4s to deal Physical Damage equal to 30 (+20% Extra Physical Attack) plus 2.5% of the target's lost HP to the target. Each stack consumed restores 6% of Yu Zhong's lost HP. When Sha Residue erupts, Yu Zhong also gains 30% Movement Speed for 3s.
- 1

Dragon Tail
Skill 1AOECD: 6
Yu Zhong infuses his power into his cloak and turns it into a weapon, which starts to attack nearby enemies after a short delay. The inner area of the cloak deals 220 (+100% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage, whereas the sharpened edge deals 275% damage and applies 2 stacks of Sha Residue.
- 2

Soul Grip
Skill 2SlowMobilityCD: 12
Yu Zhong unleashes the Dragon Soul, dealing 150 (+120% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to all enemies in front and slowing them by 60% for 1s. Upon hitting an enemy, Yu Zhong's next Basic Attack will be enhanced, dealing 108 (+100% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage. Upon hitting multiple enemies, the enhanced Basic Attack will apply multiple stacks of Sha Residue and deal up to 200% damage.
- 3

Furious Dive
Skill 3MobilityCCCD: 14
Yu Zhong leaps towards the designated area with his full strength, dealing 180 (+90% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage. He is able to dash one more time in the movement direction. After a short delay, enemies within the area of effect will be knocked airborne for 0.6s and take 180 (+90% Extra Physical Attack) additional Physical Damage.
- 4

Black Dragon Form
Skill 4MorphBuffCD: 85
After channeling for 0.6s, Yu Zhong transforms into his Black Dragon Form. For up to 7s, he cannot use any skills but can move freely and will knock back enemy heroes in his path while dealing 180 (+80% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage. He also gains 1000 (+200% Extra Physical Attack) Max HP, becomes immune to control effects, and ignores obstacles in this form. Upon exiting the Black Dragon Form, Yu Zhong enters Dragonoid Form, gaining increased range on all of his skills for 10s.
Yu Zhong counters
Pick these when the enemy has Yu Zhong
- 1+2.5MashaFighterTankEXP
- 2+2LunoxMageMid
- 3+1.9WanwanMarksmanGold
- 4+1.8CiciFighterEXP
- 5+1.7DiggieSupportRoam
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +2.5: Masha wins 2.5 points more often against Yu Zhong. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Yu Zhong is strong against
Yu Zhong has the edge over these heroes
- 1+2GlooTankEXPRoam
- 2+2SilvannaFighterEXP
- 3+1.8MinsittharFighterEXPRoam
- 4+1.6EsmeraldaTankMageEXP
- 5+1.6Popol and KupaMarksmanJungleGold
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +2: Yu Zhong wins 2 points more often against Gloo. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Yu Zhong combos
Heroes that work well on Yu Zhong's team
- 1+2AulusFighterJungle
- 2+2BaneFighterMageJungleEXP
- 3+1.9ThamuzFighterEXP
- 4+1.4JulianAssassinFighterJungle
- 5+1.1FaramisSupportMageMid
Numbers = the change in win rate (% points) when both heroes are on the same team. Example +2: Yu Zhong wins 2 points more often on a team with Aulus. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Yu Zhong build guide
Situational Fighter items: check the enemy lineup first, then buy
- Battle spell · EXP
Petrify: Turns nearby enemies to stone as you dive into a fight.
Flicker: Escape ganks or reach a target; the most flexible spell.
- Emblem
- Fighter · Brave Smite: Skills restore HP, winning long trades in the EXP lane.
The enemy has 2+ heroes with heals or shields
Cuts the enemy's healing and shields.
The enemy is mostly magic
Magic defense and magic damage reduction.
The enemy is mostly physical
Physical defense.
Your hero heals or shields itself a lot
Healing and shields you receive go up by 30%.






