| “ | A mysterious young woman who guides the ember butterflies using her Lantern of Spirits. | ” |
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Zhuxin, the Beacon of Spirits, is a hero in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
She is the face of MLBB Season 33: Butterfly Shadow.
Story
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This article or section contains material(s) that are unofficially translated from the source material. The following may not accurately represent the source material. Material untranslated: Temperament (气质 "qìzhì" meaning "temperament, disposition, manners, aura qualities) or Traits. |
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| “ | A mysterious young woman who guides the amber butterflies using her Lantern of Spirits. | ” |
Zhuxin is an enigmatic young woman from the city of Zhu'an, nestled in the mountains of the Cadia Riverlands. Using her Lantern of Spirits, she guides the Ember butterflies and walks between life and death. She's able to hear the desires of mortal hearts, and those who can pass her trials will have their wishes granted. For nearly a thousand years, she has wandered in search of the purest wishes to fulfill, hoping to one day find her own.
A Wish
| “ | Who is she, truly? What are her pursuits? Whither does she wander? Some label her unpredictable, others, a seeker in the night's embrace, and some, a riddle. Her entire existence is wrapped in secrecy. |
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| “ | What do I wish for? What dost thou crave? What is it that all dream of? |
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The city of Zhu'an, a dreamlike place where the supernatural can be found in every nook and cranny.
Divination rituals, dancing paper dolls, dream-inducing incense... there's no shortage of strange wonders, and no end to the tall tales that originate from this enchanted city. Among them, the most enigmatic is perhaps "her" story.
Legend has it that a mysterious young woman named Zhuxin can often be seen wandering the night in Zhu'an with a lantern in hand. She possesses the ability to summon ember butterflies, which she uses as a medium to fulfill the deepest desires of mortals.
Zhuxin cared neither for wealth nor power, only the purest wishes held any value to her. It is said that anyone who accepts her help will be subject to her trials, which can range from wagering entire fortunes to walking the line between life and death. Some attempt to get in her good graces, while others curse her as a malevolent witch, but she has never minded what others think. When people say she is capricious, she's the first to nod in agreement. However, once a pact has been made and the butterflies begin to dance, neither heaven nor earth, life nor death can stop her from fulfilling a wish.
No one knew where she came from or what her purpose was, only that she was always searching for something. Her existence was as enigmatic as the night itself.
But Zhuxin did not always like the night.
A thousand years ago, Zhuxin was just an orphan wandering the streets of Zhu'an. For her, the night only represented danger. In the darkness, the wickedness of human nature emerged to dance with the devil.
But Little Zhuxin loved the bright flames. Every year during the midsummer festivals, the townsfolk would light countless braziers all over the city. Their warm glow made the smiles of every passerby seem more radiant and welcoming, but Zhuxin always kept her distance. The elders say Zhuxin was born an orphan. According to the stories, she was found crawling out of the coffin after her parents had passed. She possessed such extreme Yin energy that the people regarded her as an ill omen. Little Zhuxin could only approach the warmth of the lingering embers after the crowds had gone home. On lucky nights, she could even find a flower pastry in the discarded leftovers.
And on those nights, under the glowing embers, Zhuxin held her pastry tightly in her little soot-covered hands and felt warmth in her heart.
But even these small comforts would not last. When the balance between Yin and Yang was shattered, war broke out across the Cadia Riverlands. Monsters emerged from the shadows and terrorized the continent. The entire city was engulfed by fear. People hid in their homes and no one dared go out to light the braziers. Little Zhuxin endured many freezing nights until she finally exhausted the last bit of her warmth.
Surrounded by darkness, she breathed her last breath.
But Zhuxin's Yin energy prevented her soul from dissipating. Was she still alive or had she become an apparition? What should she do? Where should she go? She tried to find answers, but couldn't escape the night no matter how much her little legs tried. It was a strange feeling; she no longer had to breathe, yet had never felt so suffocated. Whether in life or death, light or darkness, was there anyone who had an answer? Was there anyone who could light a flicker of hope?
A light pierced through the darkness.
Little Zhuxin opened her eyes as a pure light descended from the heavens—it was the Great Dragon, the guardian deity of the Cadia Riverlands and one of the twin dragons.
"Are you here to drive me away?"
The Great Dragon did not answer. Instead he manifested a flowerlike lantern which gently fell towards Zhuxin.
Just as it touched her hand, butterflies of ember flew out of the lantern and illuminated the night. Little Zhuxin suddenly found herself floating among the cosmos with the Great Dragon. In the sea of tranquil clouds, the lantern's candle lit up the sky, and they conversed in the clouds. The Great Dragon explained that Zhuxin could not pass into the afterlife because she had no wish. If one lives and dies without a wish, what meaning is there to life? But if one can pass on without regrets, then there would be naught to fear. Only by finding her wish could she embark on the next journey.
"My wish? What could it be?"
"Child, I have given you this lantern to light the way, but your wish is something you must seek on your own."
"Will I... be able to have something to wish for?"
"Naturally. Your existence is proof of that."
Zhuxin bid farewell to the dragon and departed with the lantern.
In the beginning, she wandered aimlessly, unsure of what she was even searching for. Eventually, she thought that if she still could not find her wish, perhaps she should fulfill the wishes of others first. Thus, she summoned her ember butterflies as her messengers, seeking, listening, and fulfilling countless wishes.
Night after night, Zhuxin listened to the hearts of strangers. Sometimes she fell for their schemes; other times she exposed their true intentions with schemes of her own. Until one day, by chance, she fulfilled a wish so sincere that it made her lantern bright enough to warm her heart; it was the same feeling from her childhood.
Zhuxin realized then that only these genuine wishes were worth seeking. However, mortals are complicated creatures, and their hearts are too easily led astray by wealth and power. So, she began to set various trials to test the worth of people's wishes. Even when her trials caused people to misunderstand her, fear her, and curse her, she never defended herself, for none of that was important.
What truly mattered was finding those forgotten wishes, buried in the ashes, and giving them a gentle blow to ignite their flames anew. When she helped a young man bring a flower to his blind sister, Zhuxin was able to experience the sweet fragrance of flowers for the first time. When Zhuxin helped a weeping soul who perished in a foreign land to deliver a letter to his wife, she understood that death could not separate true love. Each precious wish made her lantern burn brighter, and the world in her eyes became more vivid.
Although Zhuxin has yet to find her own wish, she understood now that it must be something bright enough to bring warmth to the long night; enough to make this journey worthwhile.
Her existence was undoubtedly worthy of such a wish.
The Price of a Wish
- Main article: The Price of a Wish
Tales of Zhuxin
- Main article: Tales of Zhuxin
Abilities
Passive
Crimson Butterflies Buff Every time Zhuxin channels Lantern Flare, she converts the Mana spent into up to 20 Crimson Butterflies to follow her Spirit Lantern. After Zhuxin stops channeling Lantern Flare, the Crimson Butterflies will gradually disappear, each restoring 4% of her Max Mana. Zhuxin has a naturally high base Max Mana, but it doesn't scale with her level. |
Skill 1
Fluttering Grace AOE Buff | Spell Vamp Ratio: 50% Zhuxin deals 150–210 (+30% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to all enemies in a fan-shaped area and applies 1 stack(s) of Soul Snare. Zhuxin also slows all enemy heroes hit by 20%–40% and gains 20%–40% of extra Movement Speed herself for 1.5 seconds. |
Skill 2
Lantern Flare Damage CC | Spell Vamp Ratio: 50% Hold: Zhuxin can move the Spirit Lantern with the skill button, dealing 33–88 (+28% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to all enemies within range every 0.25 seconds (damage to Minions increased by 28%) and applying Soul Snare to enemy heroes hit, each time consuming 90–120 Mana. When an enemy hero has 10 stacks of Soul Snare, the Crimson Butterflies will capture them, pulling them airborne for 1 second. Release: Throws all captured enemies to the target location, dealing 270–645 (+150% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to all enemies in the area. (If an enemy takes damage multiple times, subsequent damage taken will be reduced by 80%.) |
Ultimate
Crimson Beacon Shield Mobility | Spell Vamp Ratio: 50% Zhuxin blinks to the target location while gaining a 400–700 (+100% Total Magic Power) shield. While flying, she creates a field around her for 6 seconds. The field deals 60–90 (+20% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage and applies 1 stack of Soul Snare to enemies every 1 second. |
Gallery
Splash art
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- Painted skins
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Avatar icons
- Painted avatar icons
Battle emotes
Obtained via the S33 story "Tales of Zhuxin."
"The Unpredictable Zhuxin" hero series stickers
Igniting the Lantern, Guiding the Butterflies: New Hero Unveiling Soon
Videos
Trivia
- Zhu (朱) is a common Chinese surname, and it also means "vermillion" or "red" in Chinese. The color red often symbolizes luck, power, or good fortune in Chinese culture. The surname Zhu is quite prominent and is often associated with nobility, strength, and leadership. The character Xin (心) means "heart," "mind," or "soul" in Chinese. It symbolizes emotions, intellect, and the center of one’s being. It is often associated with strength of character, compassion, and intelligence.
- When combined, Zhuxin could be interpreted as "Red Heart" or "Vermillion Heart", which suggests a strong emotional or passionate character, possibly someone with a fiery spirit or a leader with great resolve. It might reflect a person who has inner strength, determination, or courage, symbolized by the combination of the color red (often associated with power and strength) and heart (representing emotions, soul, and core strength).
- Her character draws inspiration from Chinese folklore, incorporating elements such as lanterns and butterflies, which are often associated with guidance, transformation, and the afterlife.
- She is a hero with the highest level 1 Mana, the highest Mana Regen on all levels, and the highest Mana Regen growth.
- Zhuxin likes sweet cakes, especially flower pastries.
- Zhuxin harbors a dislike for bugs, a quirk that adds a touch of relatability to her ethereal character.
