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Zhin

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Zhin ▶️ is a Flank Champion in Paladins, added on June 14th, 2017.

Lore[]

This is Zhin's official bio currently found in his champion page in-game.


Robbed of his noble lineage, Zhin ruthlessly carved out his own throne atop the criminal underworld. By the time he was a man, he'd won the loyalty of enough thieves, assassins, and corrupt bureaucrats to build his own shadowy empire: the Thousand Hands Guild.

Anyone scheming against him has a tendency to vanish in the middle of the night, while those who confront him directly meet their doom at the end of his wicked flaming sword. He refuses to pick a side in the war, as there's more profit to be made playing them against each other.

This is an unofficial version of Zhin's bio intended to more clearly present all currently known information regarding him. Sources can be found here.


Though robbed of his noble lineage, Zhin would carve out his own throne in the criminal underworld, gaining the loyalty of enough thieves, assassins, and corrupt bureaucrats to form his shadowy empire the Thousand Hands.

At some point, Zhin would come across a nameless street-rat who was brave enough to challenge him. This impressed Zhin, and he took the boy in, giving him a new life, a new family, and his new name: Koga.

But, due to jealousy, false evidence and lies would be spread about Koga, which Zhin believed, enraging him to the point Koga was forced to flee. Though Koga would later return for revenge, and come to battle with Zhin and Skye, the outcome of this fight is unknown.

At another point, he would assist Androxus in a fight against Lex and Maeve.

He later accompanied Atlas and a group of other champions into the Shattered Desert to face Yagorath.

Following House Aico gaining leadership of the Magistrate and subsuquent increased discrimnation of the Ska'drin as a result, Zhin seemingly created the New Resistance to supposedly fight against this injustice, though it's unknown as to why he seemingly has no issue working with Koga.

This was Zhin's in-game bio prior to the The Damned Frontier update. It's no longer considered canon.


Robbed of his noble lineage, Zhin ruthlessly carved out his own throne atop of the criminal underworld. By the time he was a man, he'd won the loyalty of enough thieves, assassins, and corrupt bureaucrats to build his own shadowy empire: the Thousand Hands guild. Anyone scheming against him had a way of vanishing in the middle of the night, while those who confronted him directly met their doom at the end of his wicked flaming sword.

He refuses to pick a side in the war, as there's more profit to be made playing them against each other.

Summary[]

Zhin is a flank champion that excels at dueling his opponents at close range. He attacks with his Inferno Blade, which flings burning oil at his foes. His Counter and Billow skills are built to outplay opponents and punish their mistakes. Whirl's short cooldown allows it to be used in a defensive and offensive manner. Zhin's ultimate skill, Spite, renders both the target and himself completely immobile for a short duration, making it a risky but powerful tool for taking out important targets. Zhin does, however, suffer from limited mobility and has a lackluster performance when fighting at distance when compared to most other flankers. He also has a low damage potential, a high amount of downtime between abilities, and low sustainability. Zhin can be effective in lower level play, but struggles in more competitive settings due to his downsides.

Skills[]

Inferno BladeDamage (each/per tick)400 — 700 /2s

Direct and Area Damage

Launch burning oil through the air every 2s to scorch your foes to a crisp, dealing 400 damage with the first two swings and 700 damage with the final swing.

Ability Placeholder LMB.png

Details

Launch burning oil through the air every 2s, dealing 400 damage with the first two and 700 damage with the final, Piercing swing. Has a maximum Ammo count of 9 and is fully effective up to 90 units.
  • The first two swings have a projectile speed of 300 units/s, decelerate by a small amount over the distance traveled, and deal Direct Damage.
  • The final, piercing swing has a smaller horizontal hitbox, larger vertical hitbox, an extended range, travels faster, does not decelerate, and deals Area Damage.
  • Has a reload time of 1.5s and can be animation canceled after 0.8s.
  • Has reduced accuracy when airborne.
  • Each regular strike generates 2.5% ultimate charge.

Ability Video
WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png

Inferno Blade

Direct and Area Damage
Ability Placeholder LMB.png

Damage (each/per tick)400 — 700 /2s

Launch burning oil through the air every 2s to scorch your foes to a crisp, dealing 400 damage with the first two swings and 700 damage with the final swing.

Details

Launch burning oil through the air every 2s, dealing 400 damage with the first two and 700 damage with the final, Piercing swing. Has a maximum Ammo count of 9 and is fully effective up to 90 units.
  • The first two swings have a projectile speed of 300 units/s, decelerate by a small amount over the distance traveled, and deal Direct Damage.
  • The final, piercing swing has a smaller horizontal hitbox, larger vertical hitbox, an extended range, travels faster, does not decelerate, and deals Area Damage.
  • Has a reload time of 1.5s and can be animation canceled after 0.8s.
  • Has reduced accuracy when airborne.
  • Each regular strike generates 2.5% ultimate charge.


Ability Video

CounterDamage (each/per tick)600

Direct Damage

Counter a single attack from the front and unleash a vicious counterattack that deals 600 damage.

Ability Placeholder RMB.png
Cooldown Icon White.png 7

Details

Enter a Countering stance for 1.5s, absorbing all effects of the first frontal attack and Counter, dealing 600 damage. Counter's projectile is fully effective up to 90 units.
  • Cannot attack or use any other skill for the duration and for 0.4s after a counter-attack is triggered.
  • Zhin's front is invulnerable for 0.4s after countering an attack.
  • Cannot be cancelled.
  • Successfully landing a counter-attack generates 4% ultimate charge.

Ability Video
Ability Counter.png

Counter

Direct Damage
Ability Placeholder RMB.png

Cooldown Icon White.png 7

Damage (each/per tick)600

Counter a single attack from the front and unleash a vicious counterattack that deals 600 damage.

Details

Enter a Countering stance for 1.5s, absorbing all effects of the first frontal attack and Counter, dealing 600 damage. Counter's projectile is fully effective up to 90 units.
  • Cannot attack or use any other skill for the duration and for 0.4s after a counter-attack is triggered.
  • Zhin's front is invulnerable for 0.4s after countering an attack.
  • Cannot be cancelled.
  • Successfully landing a counter-attack generates 4% ultimate charge.


Ability Video

Billow

 

Disperse into smoke to become ethereal and increase your movement speed by 10%.

Ability Placeholder Q.png
Cooldown Icon White.png 15

Details

Disperse into smoke, becoming Ethereal, and increase your Movement Speed by 10%. This effect lasts 2s.

Ability Video
Ability Billow.png

Billow

 
Ability Placeholder Q.png

Cooldown Icon White.png 15

Disperse into smoke to become ethereal and increase your movement speed by 10%.

Details

Disperse into smoke, becoming Ethereal, and increase your Movement Speed by 10%. This effect lasts 2s.


Ability Video

WhirlDamage (each/per tick)400

Area Damage

Lunge forward while swinging your blade, dealing 400 damage to enemies caught in the path.

Ability Placeholder F.png
Cooldown Icon White.png 7

Details

Lunge forward while swinging your blade in a deadly arc, dealing 400 damage to nearby enemies. Has a range of 50 units.
  • Unlike other movement abilities, momentum gained from Whirl persists after it ends until Zhin touches the ground.
  • Can't be affected by Knockbacks for the duration.
  • Generates ~3% ultimate charge per enemy hit.
  • This ability can pass (and do damage) through shields, and protective abilities such as Androxus's Reversal and Zhin's Counter.

Ability Video
Ability Whirl.png

Whirl

Area Damage
Ability Placeholder F.png

Cooldown Icon White.png 7

Damage (each/per tick)400

Lunge forward while swinging your blade, dealing 400 damage to enemies caught in the path.

Details

Lunge forward while swinging your blade in a deadly arc, dealing 400 damage to nearby enemies. Has a range of 50 units.
  • Unlike other movement abilities, momentum gained from Whirl persists after it ends until Zhin touches the ground.
  • Can't be affected by Knockbacks for the duration.
  • Generates ~3% ultimate charge per enemy hit.
  • This ability can pass (and do damage) through shields, and protective abilities such as Androxus's Reversal and Zhin's Counter.


Ability Video

Spite (Ultimate) ▶️Damage (each/per tick)2000 over 1.5s

Direct Damage

Launch forward and incapacitate an enemy for a brief time while dealing 2000 damage over 1.5s in a series of vicious melee attacks.

Ability Placeholder E.png

Details

Launch forward and Stun an enemy with a series of vicious melee attacks, dealing 2000 damage over 1.5s. While attacking, you are Immune to Crowd Control. Has a range of 90 units. Failing to hit an enemy will refund 30% Ultimate charge.

▶️ “TZAARGHHhhhh!” (Self/Enemy)
▶️ “I am stronger!” (Ally)

  • At the end of the duration, if they are still alive, both Zhin and the target will be pushed away from each other.
  • Both Zhin and the target are vulnerable for the duration.
  • Failing to hit a target will refund 30% ultimate charge.
  • Deals 400 damage per attack with 5 attacks total.
  • Grants Zhin and the target CC Immunity.
  • Cannot be cast while Zhin is crippled, but cannot be stopped by cripples while it is set in motion.

Ability Video
Ability Spite.png

Spite (Ultimate) ▶️

Direct Damage
Ability Placeholder E.png

Damage (each/per tick)2000 over 1.5s

Launch forward and incapacitate an enemy for a brief time while dealing 2000 damage over 1.5s in a series of vicious melee attacks.

Details

Launch forward and Stun an enemy with a series of vicious melee attacks, dealing 2000 damage over 1.5s. While attacking, you are Immune to Crowd Control. Has a range of 90 units. Failing to hit an enemy will refund 30% Ultimate charge.

▶️ “TZAARGHHhhhh!” (Self/Enemy)
▶️ “I am stronger!” (Ally)

  • At the end of the duration, if they are still alive, both Zhin and the target will be pushed away from each other.
  • Both Zhin and the target are vulnerable for the duration.
  • Failing to hit a target will refund 30% ultimate charge.
  • Deals 400 damage per attack with 5 attacks total.
  • Grants Zhin and the target CC Immunity.
  • Cannot be cast while Zhin is crippled, but cannot be stopped by cripples while it is set in motion.


Ability Video


Talents[]

Talent Zhin Guillotine.png
Guillotine

Default Talent

Spite deals 20% of its target's maximum Health with each hit.


Details

  • As Guillotine is individual ticks of HP% damage and not an execute, the damage dealt is reduced by Haven.
  • While no CC indicators are displayed for the target of Zhin's Spite, the target is unable to use abilities or move during its duration.
  • Despite the lack of a golden sheen during its duration, Zhin is CC immune while channeling Spite.
  • Spite hits for a total of 5 times for 100% of the target's max health.
  • Execution of an enemy player cannot go through champion shields.
Talent Zhin Yomi.png
Yomi

Unlocks at Mastery Level 2

Your heavy hit with Inferno Blade deals an additional 150 damage.


Talent Zhin Smolder.png
Smolder

Unlocks at Mastery Level 8

Heal for 15% of your maximum Health per second while using Billow.


Details

Heals for a total of 30% of Zhin's maximum health.

Cards[]

This is a list with all cards available to Zhin:

Name Image Description Cooldown Category
Blade Dancer Card Blade Dance.png Increase the travel distance of Whirl by {10|10}%. Ability Whirl.png Whirl
Dragon Oil Card Dragon Oil.png Increase your maximum Ammo by {1|1}. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Armor / Weapon
Embers Card Embers.png Regenerate {2|2} Ammo every 0.5s for 0.5s after activating Billow. Ability Billow.png Billow
Fan the Flames Card Fan the Flames.png Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by {20|20}% after getting a Killing Blow. Ability Billow.png Billow
Footwork Card Footwork.png Increase your Movement Speed by {10|10}% for 3s after activating Counter. Ability Counter.png Counter
Fuel for the Fire Card Fuel for the Fire.png Increase Movement Speed by {5|5}% for 2s after using Whirl. Ability Whirl.png Whirl
Heartless Card Heartless.png Increase your Movement Speed by {10|10}% for 4s after getting a Killing Blow. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Armor / Weapon
Hideout Card Hideout.png Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {1|1}s after using Billow. Ability Billow.png Billow
Infamy Card Infamy.png Increase your maximum Health by {50|50}. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Armor / Weapon
Kindling Card Kindling.png Generate {1|1} Ammo after activating Whirl. Ability Whirl.png Whirl
Malice Card Malice.png Increase your Reload Speed by {10|10}%. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Armor / Weapon
Master Stance Card Master Stance.png Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {1|1}s after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter. Ability Counter.png Counter
Perfect Block Card Perfect Block.png Heal for {100|100} after successfully Countering an attack. Ability Counter.png Counter
Up in Smoke Card Up in Smoke.png Increase your Movement Speed by {11|11}% while Billow is active. Ability Billow.png Billow
Viciousness Card Viciousness.png Reduce the Cooldown of Counter by {15|15}% after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter. Ability Counter.png Counter
Wild Fire Card Wild Fire.png Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {0.5|0.5}s for each enemy it hits. Ability Whirl.png Whirl

Pre-Built Loadouts[]

All of the following cards are in Zhin's pre-built loadouts:

Guillotine
Card Blade Dance.png


Blade Dancer
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon.png


Increase the travel distance of Whirl by 20%.
2



Card Embers.png


Embers
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon.png


Regenerate 4 Ammo every 0.5s for 0.5s after activating Billow.
2



Card Fan the Flames.png


Fan the Flames
Legendary
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Legendary.png


Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by 100% after getting a Killing Blow.
5



Card Heartless.png


Heartless
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic.png


Increase your Movement Speed by 40% for 4s after getting a Killing Blow.
4



Card Hideout.png


Hideout
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon.png


Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by 2s after using Billow.
2


Yomi
Card Blade Dance.png


Blade Dancer
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic.png


Increase the travel distance of Whirl by 40%.
4



Card Footwork.png


Footwork
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic.png


Increase your Movement Speed by 40% for 3s after activating Counter.
4



Card Infamy.png


Infamy
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare.png


Increase your maximum Health by 150.
3



Card Kindling.png


Kindling
Common
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Common.png


Generate 1 Ammo after activating Whirl.
1



Card Perfect Block.png


Perfect Block
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare.png


Heal for 300 after successfully Countering an attack.
3


Smolder
Card Dragon Oil.png


Dragon Oil
Common
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Common.png


Increase your maximum Ammo by 1.
1



Card Fan the Flames.png


Fan the Flames
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic.png


Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by 80% after getting a Killing Blow.
4



Card Hideout.png


Hideout
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon.png


Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by 2s after using Billow.
2



Card Up in Smoke.png


Up in Smoke
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare.png


Increase your Movement Speed by 33% while Billow is active.
3



Card Viciousness.png


Viciousness
Legendary
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Legendary.png


Reduce the Cooldown of Counter by 75% after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter.
5


Cosmetic Items[]

These are the Cosmetic Items currently available for Zhin:

Champion Skin Collections[]

Default
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Default.png
Zhin Collection Default Icon.png
 Zhin Default.png
Weapon Default Inferno Blade
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release Date June 14, 2017
Cost Free
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Free
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Default.png

Nomad
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Nomad.png
Zhin Collection Nomad Icon.png
 Zhin Nomad.png
Weapon Nomad Inferno Blade
Rarity Uncommon
Availability Standard
Release Date June 14, 2017
Cost 60,000 Currency Gold.png  •  300 Currency Crystals.png  •  Colossal Chest.png  •  Legendary Champion Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
(Nomad Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 60,000 Currency Gold.png  •  300 Currency Crystals.png  •  Colossal Chest.png  •  Legendary Champion Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
(Nomad Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Nomad.png

Ebon Star
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Ebon Star.png
Zhin Collection Ebon Star Icon.png
 Zhin Ebon Star.png
Weapon Ebon Star Phazeblade
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date December 18, 2017
Cost Galactic Treasures Chest.png  •  Final Frontier Chest.png  •  Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming
(Ebon Star Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Ebon Star Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Galactic Treasures Chest.png  •  Final Frontier Chest.png  •  Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Prime Gaming
(Ebon Star Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Ebon Star Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Ebon Star.png

Demon Slayer
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Demon Slayer.png
Zhin Collection Demon Slayer Icon.png
 Zhin Demon Slayer.png
Weapon Demon Slayer's Vengeance
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date March 28, 2018
Cost Diamond Chest.png  •  Ascension Peak Chest.png  •  Emporium Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
(Demon Slayer Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Demon Slayer Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Diamond Chest.png  •  Ascension Peak Chest.png  •  Emporium Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
(Demon Slayer Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Demon Slayer Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Demon Slayer.png

Conqueror
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Conqueror.png
Zhin Collection Conqueror Icon.png
 Zhin Conqueror.png
Weapon Conqueror's War Song
Rarity Epic
Availability Limited
Release Date September 7, 2017
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. VIP Pack  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Donate $100 during the Spring Fling charity event  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Donate $100 during the Extra Life charity event
(Conqueror Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Conqueror Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. VIP Pack  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Donate $100 during the Spring Fling charity event  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Donate $100 during the Extra Life charity event
(Conqueror Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Conqueror Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Conqueror.png

Omega
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Omega.png
Zhin Collection Omega Icon.png
 Zhin Omega.png
Weapon Omega Ripper
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date March 27, 2019
Cost 800 Currency Crystals.png  •  Diamond Chest.png  •  Robotic Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Zhin Bundle (400 Currency Crystals.png)
(Omega Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Omega Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 800 Currency Crystals.png  •  Diamond Chest.png  •  Robotic Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Omega Zhin Bundle (400 Currency Crystals.png)
(Omega Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Omega Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Omega.png

Underkeeper
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Underkeeper.png
Zhin Collection Underkeeper Icon.png
 Zhin Underkeeper.png
Weapon Underkeeper's Soulripper
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date October 28th, 2020
Cost Diamond Chest.png  •  Battle Pass 2020 Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Arcane Pacts Battle Pass Level 50 Battle Pass Level
(Underkeeper Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Underkeeper Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Diamond Chest.png  •  Battle Pass 2020 Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Arcane Pacts Battle Pass Level 50 Battle Pass Level
(Underkeeper Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Underkeeper Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Underkeeper.png

Forest Stalker
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Forest Stalker.png
Zhin Collection Forest Stalker Icon.png
 Zhin Forest Stalker.png
Weapon Forest Stalker's Blade
Rarity Epic
Availability Limited
Release Date October 28th, 2020
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Arcane Pacts Battle Pass Level 120 Battle Pass Level
(Forest Stalker Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Underkeeper Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Arcane Pacts Battle Pass Level 120 Battle Pass Level
(Forest Stalker Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Underkeeper Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Forest Stalker.png

Kazu
Loading Art Icons Character Model
LoadingArt Zhin Kazu.png
Zhin Collection Kazu Icon.png
 Zhin Kazu.png
Weapon Kazu's Cyberblade
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release Date July 21, 2021
Cost 1,200 Currency Crystals.png  •  Gen-LOCK Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. gen:LOCK Crossover Pass Level 24 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
(Kazu Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Kazu Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost 1,200 Currency Crystals.png  •  Gen-LOCK Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. gen:LOCK Crossover Pass Level 24 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
(Kazu Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Kazu Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Kazu.png

Weapon Skins[]

Deathbringer
Icon
Zhin Weapon Deathbringer Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Necromancer's Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Cost Necromancer's Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png

Golden Inferno Blade
Icon
Zhin Weapon Golden Inferno Blade Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Mastery
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Rewarded at Champion Mastery Level 50
Cost Rewarded at Champion Mastery Level 50

Emotes[]

Default
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Dragon's Breath
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Character Model

Kindle
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Robotic Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Robotic Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Character Model

Sulk
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 2 Level 17 Battle Pass Level
(Endless Emote)
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 2 Level 17 Battle Pass Level
(Endless Emote)
Character Model

Challenge
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battlesuit Battle Pass Level 23 Battle Pass Level
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battlesuit Battle Pass Level 23 Battle Pass Level
Character Model

Flowing Form
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Game On Event Pass Level 20 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Game On Event Pass Level 20 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
Character Model

MVP Poses[]

Default
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon.png
 Zhin Default.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Zhin Default.png

Crouching Tiger
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon.png
 Zhin MVP Crouching Tiger.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Colossal Chest.png  •  Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Cost Colossal Chest.png  •  Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Character Model

Zhin MVP Crouching Tiger.png

Kamae
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon.png
 Zhin MVP Kamae.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 140 Chrono-Shards
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. End Times Event: Collect 140 Chrono-Shards
Character Model

Zhin MVP Kamae.png

Stance
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon.png
 Zhin MVP Stance.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Ascension Peak Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Cost Flair Chest.png  •  Ascension Peak Chest.png  •  Currency Ticket.png
Character Model

Zhin MVP Stance.png

Kenshi
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon.png
 Zhin MVP Kenshi.png
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release Date {{{release}}}
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. gen:LOCK Crossover Pass Level 25 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. gen:LOCK Crossover Pass Level 25 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
Character Model

Zhin MVP Kenshi.png

Trivia[]

  • Zhin's kill taunt against Ying "I haven't forgotten about you." (▶️) implies Zhin may be the "bandit king" that imprisoned Ying, as mentioned in her bio.
  • Though when asked about it, the answer was left vague.
  • As implied here, Vatu seemingly had something to do with how Zhin (and possibly others of the Thousand Hands) learned some of his abilities, though he was not explicitly the teacher.
  • The moon is present in the background of Zhin's splash art, though oddly isn't shattered. This was later revealed to be an error here, as the moon shattered a long long time ago.
  • Based on a dev statement revealing Viktor to be around 5'9 or 175cm tall, and comparing it to model sizes in-game and out of game, it was discovered that Zhin would be around 6'2 or 188cm tall.

  • Zhin also appears in Koga's updated splash art alongside Skye's modern design.
  • While difficult to see in-game, a unique vampire version of Zhin appears on a medallion Midnight Royal Corvus wears on his hip, as can be seen here.
  • Zhin also appears as part of a design featured on various pieces of Paladins merchandise.

  • Zhin's emote "Kindle" could be a reference to the bonfires from the Dark Souls series.
  • The line "Let the bodies hit the floor!" (▶️) is a reference to the song "Bodies" by Drowning Pool.
  • One of his jokes "Appear weak when you are strong and strong when you are weak, which for you is always." (▶️) is a reference to Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

  • The icon for the Talent Guillotine shares the same artwork as the icon for Spite.
  • The icon for the Talent Smolder shares the same artwork as the icon for Billow.
  • In older versions of Paladins, there used to be a number of additional recolors of default champions. For Zhin, these recolors included the Greed and Warlord skins.

  • Zhin nomad small.pngNomad
  • A nomad is a person without a fixed home, often wandering from place to place.


  • Zhin ebonstar small.pngEbon Star
  • This skin is heavily based on Star Wars. As expected, it has many references to the series.
  • This skin's splash art appears as a spray.


  • Zhin demonslayer small.pngDemon Slayer
  • This skin, as well as Soul Eater Jenos by extension, both had various unused splash art concepts prior to their final compositions being settled on.[2]


  • Zhin conqueror small.pngConqueror
  • This skin's splash art appears as a spray.


  • Zhin omega small.pngOmega
  • The line "With great power comes great processing capabilities." (▶️) is a reference to a phrase often assosiated with Spider-Man.


  • Zhin underkeeper small.pngZhin foreststalker small.pngUnderkeeper / Forest Stalker
  • The line "A whole new world, new beings, new feelings! So much to be unfurled!" (▶️) may be a reference to the song A Whole New World.
  • The line "Though the road may wander in this unknown place, it will lead me, to you, and we shall TOGETHER, learn new ways to experience pain!" (▶️) may be a reference to the song Go The Distance.
  • The Underkeeper skin appears in the Dark Gaze avatar.
  • The Underkeeper skin also appears in the Crit Fail spray.
  • The Forest Stalker skin appears in the Trailblazer avatar.


  • Zhin kazu small.pngKazu
  • This is the only skin to speak completely in another language, in this case, Japanese.
  • As expected, this skin contains numerous references to gen:LOCK.
    • Many lines mention or reference various aspects of the gen:LOCK Program, such as Holons.
    • The lines "Shall we upgrade the Robo Shogun?" (▶️) and "Thanks for the Robo Shogun." (▶️) both reference Kazu's Holon specifically. The latter line also references how Cammie is responsible for the designs of the later Holons in the series.
    • The line "I'll tell you what I said to my superiors in Japan before they busted me down: I don't fight simply because someone told me to." (▶️) references a line spoken by Kazu in Episode 3 of the series.
    • The line "If I were 10 years old, I would jump in excitement." (▶️) references a line spoken by Kazu in Episode 7.
    • Many lines also mention The Union, the main antagonistic group of the series.
  • Kazu appears in the Chibi Kazu avatar alongside his Holon, with the latter also appearing in the Shogun spray. The Grappler spray is also themed after him.

Videos[]

Champion Teaser[]

Ability Breakdown[]

Changelog[]


  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where Zhin’s Counter ability could counter the reveal pulses from Yagorath’s Primal Vision ability.
  • Talents
  • Talent Zhin Guillotine.png Guillotine
  • Reduced Damage 25% ➞ 20%
  • Removed Ultimate charge rate increase.
  • Abilities
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Reduced Movement Speed increase 30% ➞ 10%
  • Cards
  • Increased Movement Speed during Billow 8|8 ➞ 11|11%
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the challenge “Kill Players with Spite after hitting them with Counter” could not be completed.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where the challenge “Kill Players with Spite after hitting them with Counter” could not be completed.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where Zhin was not fully immune to Crowd Control effects during the wind-up of Spite.
  • Fixed an issue where Zhin would sometimes pass through his Spite target on hit and be in an improper location for the duration of the ultimate.
  • Talents
  • Guillotine
  • Removed damage immunity
  • Smolder
  • Reduced heal per second 25% ➞ 15%
  • Talents
  • Talent Zhin Yomi.png Yomi
  • Removed extended range and piercing effect.
  • Talent Zhin Smolder.png Smolder
  • Reduced Healing per second 33% ➞ 25%
  • Abilities
  • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Inferno Blade
  • Your heavy hit with Inferno Blade now Pierces enemies and has an extended range
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Increased duration 1.5s ➞ 2s
  • Cards
  • Now Regenerates 2 Ammo every 0.5s for {0.5|0.5}s after activating Billow
  • Decreased Movement Speed {10|10}% ➞ {8|8}%
  • OLD: Gain {5|5}% Lifesteal for 2s after using Whirl
  • NEW: Increase Movement Speed by {5|5}% for 2s after using Whirl
  • OLD: Generate {2|2} Ammo after successfully Countering an attack
  • NEW: Reduce the Cooldown of Counter by {15|15}% after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter
  • Increased Reload Speed {5|5}% ➞ {10|10}%
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the Embers card lost a tick of the card’s effect at every rank of the card.
  • Fixed an issue where the Viciousness card did not function properly.
  • Abilities
  • Ability Whirl.png Whirl
  • Increased momentum carry after Whirl ends.
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a description error on the Yomi Talent description.
  • Abilities
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Duration 2.5s ➞ 1.5s
  • Movement speed bonus increased 20% ➞ 30%
  • Inhand Lockout time after ability end reduced
  • Talents
  • Smolder
  • Healing per second 20% ➞ 33%
  • Cards
  • Hideout
  • Now on activation reduces the cooldown of whirl by 1/2/3/4/5s
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Zhin’s weapon shots clipped on map collision.
  • Abilities
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Counter no longer deals melee strike upon receiving a hit while active
  • Counter now fires a Inferno Blade projectile at the player’s crosshair location upon receiving a hit
  • Counter damage increased 560 ➞ 600
  • Ability Spite.png Spite
  • Spite range slightly increased
  • Talents
  • Retaliation removed
  • Smolder now unlocked at Champion Mastery Level 8
  • Cards
  • Successful hits with Master Stance counter reduces the cooldown of Whirl by {1|1}s
  • Viciousness ammo gain increased{1|1} ➞ {2|2}
  • Perfect Block heal increased {50|50} ➞ {100|100} health
  • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Inferno Blade
  • Reduced initial and secondary hit damage 450 ➞ 400
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Zhin’s weapon attacks would fail to hit against close targets.
  • Cards
  • Hideout
  • Increase the duration of Billow by {0.5|0.5}s ➞ {0.4|0.4}s.
  • Footwork
  • Increase your Movement Speed by {10|10}% during Counter.
  • NEW EFFECT: Activating Counter increases your Movement Speed by {10|10}% for 3s.
  • Cards
  • Dragon Oil
  • Lowered ammo increase from 2 per level to 1.
  • Embers
  • No longer generates ammo over time.
  • Activating Billow generates {scale=1|1} Ammo.
  • Kindling
  • No longer generates ammo over time.
  • Activating Whirl generates {scale=1|1} Ammo.
  • Viciousness
  • Lowered ammo restored from 2 per level to 1.
  • Reworded the description of Spite to make it more clear.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Zhin's Dragon Oil card set his ammo count to the value on the card, rather than increasing it by that number.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Counter attack damage reduced from 700 to 560.
  • Duration reduced from 2s to 1.5s
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Duration reduced from 2.5s to 2s.
  • Cards
  • Blade Dancer
  • [Whirl] Increase the distance of Whirl by {5|5}%.
  • Maximum rank distance reduced from 60% to 50%.
  • Embers
  • Reworked.
  • [Billow] Activating Billow generates 1 Ammo every .5s for {.5|.5}s.
  • Fan the Flames
  • [Billow] Kills reduce the cooldown of Billow by {10|10}%.
  • Rescaled so that maximum rank Cooldown Reduction is still 100%.
  • Kindling
  • [Whirl] Activating Whirl generates 1 Ammo every .5s for {.5|.5}s.
  • Perfect Block
  • [Counter] Successfully Countering an attack will Heal you for {25|25} health.
  • Maximum rank Healing reduced from 400 to 200.
  • Legendary Cards
  • Smolder
  • [Billow] Heal for {36|2}% of your maximum Health over the duration of Billow.
  • Healing reduced by 33%.
  • Yomi
  • New.
  • [Weapon] Your heavy hit passes through enemies, deals {127.5|7.5} more damage, and has no range limit.
  • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Inferno Blade
  • Projectile Speed increased from 240 to 300 for the first two hits.
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Cooldown Increased from 12s to 15s.
  • Legendary Cards
  • Guillotine
  • Now grants Damage Immunity during Spite.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Improved the visual feedback of when this ability is used.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Fixed a bug where Zhin would not enter combat if he absorbed a hit with Counter but did not hit an opponent.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Fixed a bug that caused a longer than intended lockout after countering an attack.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Damage over Time damage ticks can no longer be Countered.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Fixed being able to counter Drogoz's Combustible damage over time.
  • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon.png Inferno Blade
  • Fixed his inhand projectiles not simulating properly on other clients.
  • Ability Counter.png Counter
  • Now blocks projectiles while swinging the counter attack even when not equipped with the Retaliation legendary.
  • Ability Billow.png Billow
  • Reduced the Pre hit of Billow from 0.2s to 0s.
  • You may now jump while in Billow.
  • Zhin was added to the game.


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  1. ↑ File:Tip_Thousand_Hands_Members.png
  2. ↑ https://www.artstation.com/artwork/l2z3o
  3. ↑ https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBGnaY
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