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What's in the bag, Zhong Kui? 8.3 (Mid)

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8.9
by LunaPixie updated April 3, 2021

Smite God: Zhong Kui

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Zhong Kui Build

Starter

Notes Rod of Tahuti rush start

Notes

Rod of Tahuti rush start

Build Item Vampiric Shroud Vampiric Shroud
Build Item Lost Artifact Lost Artifact
Build Item Multi Potion Multi Potion
Build Item Healing Potion Healing Potion

Core

Notes Typhon's Fang or Bancroft's Talon
Build Item Sacrificial Shroud Sacrificial Shroud
Build Item Shoes of the Magi Shoes of the Magi
Build Item Rod of Tahuti Rod of Tahuti
Build Item Typhon's Fang Typhon's Fang

Relics & Consumables

Notes You better Ward!!!

Notes

You better Ward!!!

Build Item Elixir of Speed Elixir of Speed
Build Item Potion of Power Potion of Power
Build Item Ward Ward
Build Item Sentry Ward Sentry Ward
Build Item Elixir of Power Elixir of Power
Build Item Purification Beads Purification Beads
Build Item Blink Rune Blink Rune
Build Item Aegis Amulet Aegis Amulet

Magical Penetration & Damage

Build Item Soul Gem Soul Gem
Build Item Bancroft's Talon Bancroft's Talon
Build Item Rod of Tahuti Rod of Tahuti
Build Item Typhon's Fang Typhon's Fang
Build Item Ethereal Staff Ethereal Staff
Build Item Spear of Desolation Spear of Desolation

Defence & Situational

Build Item Void Stone Void Stone
Build Item Mantle of Discord Mantle of Discord
Build Item Celestial Legion Helm Celestial Legion Helm
Build Item Divine Ruin Divine Ruin
Build Item Gem of Isolation Gem of Isolation
Build Item Spectral Armor Spectral Armor

Example Build

Notes Sell Shoes of the Magi for Mantle of Discord for protections or Bancroft's Talon . Don't forget to buy Elixir of Speed.

Notes

Sell Shoes of the Magi for Mantle of Discord for protections or Bancroft's Talon . Don't forget to buy Elixir of Speed.

Build Item Sacrificial Shroud Sacrificial Shroud
Build Item Shoes of the Magi Shoes of the Magi
Build Item Rod of Tahuti Rod of Tahuti
Build Item Typhon's Fang Typhon's Fang
Build Item Spear of Desolation Spear of Desolation
Build Item Soul Gem Soul Gem
Build Item Elixir of Speed Elixir of Speed
Build Item Mantle of Discord Mantle of Discord

Example Build

Notes sell Shoes of the Magi for any defence items such as Mantle of Discord. Don't forget to buy Elixir of Speed

Notes

sell Shoes of the Magi for any defence items such as Mantle of Discord. Don't forget to buy Elixir of Speed

Build Item Sacrificial Shroud Sacrificial Shroud
Build Item Shoes of the Magi Shoes of the Magi
Build Item Rod of Tahuti Rod of Tahuti
Build Item Spear of Desolation Spear of Desolation
Build Item Typhon's Fang Typhon's Fang
Build Item Bancroft's Talon Bancroft's Talon
Build Item Elixir of Speed Elixir of Speed

Zhong Kui's Skill Order

Expose Evil

1 X Y
Expose Evil
1 8 10 14 16

Exorcism

2 A B
Exorcism
2 4 7 12 15

Book of Demons

3 B A
Book of Demons
3 6 11 18 19

Recall Demons

4 Y X
Recall Demons
5 9 13 17 20
Expose Evil
1 8 10 14 16

Expose Evil

1 X
Zhong Kui pastes a card on all enemies in front of him, marking them as a demon, Slowing and damaging them each second while they are marked. If the card is removed, 75% of the remaining damage is done instantly.

Ability Type: Line, Slow, Damage
Damage Per Tick: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 (+20% of your Magical Power)
Slow: 20%
Card Lifetime: 5s
Cost: 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80
Cooldown: 12s
Exorcism
2 4 7 12 15

Exorcism

2 A
Zhong Kui drives out the demons of his enemies, dealing damage as they leave the body. Demons exorcised from Enemies marked by Expose Evil will be absorbed by Zhong Kui, healing him per demon (up to 3), and will remove the card.

Ability Type: Cone
Damage: 75 / 125 / 175 / 225 / 275 (+50% of your Magical Power)
Heal: 15 / 40 / 65 / 90 / 115
Cost: 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80
Cooldown: 10s
Book of Demons
3 6 11 18 19

Book of Demons

3 B
When fired, the Book of Demons deals damage and Stuns enemies, stunning marked enemies for 2x the duration and removing the card. Once this ability has been ranked, the Book of Demons flies nearby Zhong Kui, firing for 50% of Zhong Kui's basic damage.

Ability Type: Circle, Stun, Damage
Damage: 80 / 135 / 190 / 245 / 300 (+50% of your Magical Power)
Stun: 1s (2x for marked targets)
Radius: 20
Cost: 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80
Cooldown: 13s
Recall Demons
5 9 13 17 20

Recall Demons

4 Y
Upon activation, demons pulse out from his bag at nearby players every second for 5s. They chase and accelerate over time, doing damage to enemies as they enter the body. Zhong Kui is immune to Knockback and Slows for the duration.

Ability Type: Circle, Buff, Damage
Damage: 80 / 95 / 110 / 125 / 140 (+25% of your Magical Power)
Radius: 40
Cost: 100
Cooldown: 90s

Introduction

Hey guys Luna here with another guide!
This guide will show you everything you need to know about Zhong Kui

Don't forget to comment and like/dislike.
Have fun!

Skills

  • Zhong Kui captures demons each time anything dies within 80 units of him and stores them in his demon bag. Whenever recall demons is activated, Zhong Kui gains double protections from his bag (But he loses 50% of his demons). Zhong also loses demons when he dies.
  • Zhong Kui sticks a card on any minions/enemies in front of him to mark them as a demon.
  • Expose Evil slows and damages the target while they are marked.
  • if the card is removed, 75% of the damage is done instantly.
  • Zhong Kui draws out the demon from the enemies body and stores it into his bag.
  • This ability deals damage as the demon leaves the body.
  • If an enemy is marked with Expose Evil and hit with Exorcism it will heal Zhong per demon (up to 3)
  • the Book of Demons Stuns and damages nearby enemies, stunning marked enemies for 2x the duration.
  • When the ability is ready, the Book of Demons flies around Zhong,firing for a percentage of Zhong's basic damage.
  • Demons pulse out from Zhong's bag, attacking nearby enemies for 5 seconds.
  • The demons chase and accelerate over time and do damage
  • Zhong is immune to knockbacks and slows during this time

Pros & Cons

  • Tankier than most mages.
  • Good sustain.
  • Good team fight ultimate.
  • High burst damage.
  • Lack of escape.(E.G Dash or jump)
  • High mana cost.
  • May drop off late game, depending on match up.
  • He's slow (and no, not due to his weight).
  • Short ranged abilities.

Tips, Tricks & Combos

  • By casting your (1) Expose Evil and (3) Book of Demons you can stun enemy opponents for longer.
  • Positioning is REALLY important as Zhong does not have a dash in his kit.
  • Don't forget to always ward ;) Ward.

Game Stages

  • Like most mages, Zhong is mana hungry, be sure to stock up on mana pots and preserve your abilities for engages and early retakes.
  • Zhong is really strong early game, especially if he lands his combos.
  • Mana buff is always preferred, it'll help laning phase a lot. Zhong is most strong in solo lane.
  • Enemy jungler will gank a lot, so make sure you Ward as much as possible. This is a general tip for all lanes, ganks happen and the jungler can't fly to your lane. Just remember it's your fault for getting ganked for not warding or responding to situations quick enough.(most of the time, lets be real here there are some pooey junglers out there who play in a... special way)
  • HUGE damage bursts
  • Rotating is VERY important as a mid laner, assist other lanes and force shove waves to get objectives.
  • kill kill triple kill
  • Zhong won't scale late game if your team isn't pulling their weight. Most important to note, it depends on your match ups so don't beat yourself up about it too much x
  • It's hard to disengage from fights, especially if your team can't secure your safety.

Conclusion

Thanks for looking at my build everyone x be sure to leave some feedback in the comment section (play nice please,we dont do toxicity here)everyone has different views and opinions and im willing to listen. :)
I hope you enjoyed this guide! have fun with Zhong xo

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BasedBerzerk | March 30, 2021 12:56am
The Build should be Vampiric T1 Lost Artifact Rush Lifesteal boots Finish Lost artifact for Rod Typhons Fang Spear of Deso/Divine Ruin if Anti Heal is Needed Staff of Myrridon/Bancrofts
1
Kriega1 (143) | March 30, 2021 3:45am
Myrrdin isn't good on Zhong (you're waiting to long to get use out of the passive in a fight), and Bancrofts isn't good late (so unless you get it early don't get it at all) - Pythag's is better and cheaper.
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LunaPixie | March 30, 2021 1:15am
i see a lot of people rushing typhons or bancrofts, i do although agree that rod of tahuti should be part of zhong's core. My go to build is usually : Vampiric - rush boots - typhons/bancrofts - spear of deso - Rod of Tahuti and divine for anti heal if needed. although iv'e seen a lot of people rush rod of tahuti for most mages.i'll make a few changes :) really appreciate the feedback x
1
Kriega1 (143) | March 27, 2021 4:03pm
Where's Tahuti?
1
LunaPixie | March 27, 2021 4:07pm
It's under magical penetration & damage x
1
Kriega1 (143) | March 27, 2021 4:09pm
Why not have Tahuti in core, rather than Warlocks which is kinda a meh item (also surely you'd want Pythags over Warlock's in a sacrificial build with typhon's). With Pyth + Typh + Tahuti you get a solid 30% pen. E.g. Magi > Tahuti > Deso / Divine > Pyth > Typhon's > Shroud > (boots for mantle or damage).

Also wouldn't ever get Teleport if this guide / build is meant to be for Zhong Mid exclusively.
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