The S43 mage meta has shifted, with the Echoing Staff granting "mosquito legs" (meaning minor damage), and the Grail Mage tank is quite wicked: a utility character.

Mages rely heavily on their equipment to survive. If their support efficiency is a bit slow, they should buy an Echoing Staff as soon as possible and rush to the development lane to engage in team fights. T0 and T0.5 mages are considered all-rounders and are slightly picky about team compositions. T1 tier mages struggle and are lucky to survive. To achieve outstanding stats, they really need brainpower. Elemental mages have the support of high-level game environments and synchronized teamwork, allowing them to continue creating miracles. Their ability to ambush and lure enemies from bushes is impeccable, making them a thorn in the side of the world.

Utility characters can't keep up with the pace of the game and are less effective than supports.

Diao Chan relies on equipment adjustments to fight head-on within the magic circle, maintaining her ultimate ability to take on five opponents at once. However, many players are starting to switch to the top lane for 1v1 duels. This shows that the mid-lane output environment is not very friendly, especially for utility mages. Harassment and control sound troublesome, but unfortunately, the pace of Season 43 is too fast, and Zhen Ji can't keep up. Burst mages can deal considerable damage after a team fight, farming a few waves of minions and getting two items. On the other hand, utility mages don't rely on gold, but they are really vulnerable to the burst damage and are gradually being phased out. If you need control and debuffs, a support is better.

Wu Zetian even controlled the ceiling

Against Zhen Ji, a typical crowd control mage, the enemy was well-prepared. Her water ball automatically dispersed her positioning, and the delayed casting animation allowed her to immediately dodge the ultimate with a flash, securing a kill before the water pool even appeared. In contrast, Wu Zetian takes control to a whole new level. With a powerful basic attack every two moves and an extremely short cooldown, her combo control is unparalleled. True to her title as Empress, she clears minions quickly and stuns the entire map. If you dare venture into the jungle, she has a way to keep you trapped, unable to escape her grasp. She seems to love consuming resources, but instead, you're left standing there taking damage, ultimately losing more than you gain.

There's a hidden detail in the skill effects. Opponents were joking and complaining, urging the developers to fix the bug. But Wu Zetian was happy to use it. The most amazing and ingenious part of the powerful magic ball she throws is that the edges will also be affected. You think you won't be hit because you're standing on the boundary, but you'll be overtaken and stunned. If it weren't for the high difficulty of obtaining it, its usage rate would be very high.

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