{"id":88422,"date":"2026-01-23T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/?p=88422"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:12:39","slug":"the-most-effective-this-recommendation-hero-and-item-counter-zilong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/paling-ampuh-ini-rekomendasi-hero-dan-item-counter-zilong\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Powerful, These Are Zilong&#039;s Hero and Counter Item Recommendations!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zilong is one of the first heroes released by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/facts-about-moonton-gamers-must-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moonton<\/a> when they launch the game <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilelegends.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mobile Legends.<\/a> This hero with fighter and assassin roles is capable of fast turret push. Who do you think is Zilong&#039;s powerful hero and counter item?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zilong is known for his good mobility skills, easy to use, and can spearhead the team in ganks. This hero has high damage with a sick passive. His passive skills can also help Zilong to increase HP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase the chances of winning, here are the most effective Zilong hero and item counter recommendations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/gatotkacas-sickest-build-2024\/\">The Worst Gatotkaca Build 2024: Big Damage, High Durability<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/5-best-guinevere-counter-heroes-in-mobile-legends\/\">5 Best Guinevere Counter Heroes in Mobile Legends\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/build-miya-mobile-legends-full-damage-rrq-skylar-style\/\">Build Miya Mobile Legends Full Damage RRQ SKYLAR style<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counter Hero Zilong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Zilong\" class=\"wp-image-196932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hero-ml-ganteng-zilong-blazing-lancers-wikifandom.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zilong \u2013 Blazing Hunters. Source: WikiFandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zilong does have various skills and advantages that really support the game, especially for the push lane. But he also has drawbacks that you can later use to choose the counter hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hero Fighters and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/hero-assassin-hurt\/\">Assassins<\/a> it uses quite a lot of mana in its skills, is weak against burst damage during the late game, and is weak against heroes with crowd control. Here are the hero counter recommendations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jawheads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Jawhead Counter Zilong\" class=\"wp-image-183615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7-250x140.png 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/item-counter-Jawhead-7.png 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jawhead. Source: VCGamers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jawhead can beat Zilong with burst damage in skill 1 (Smart Missiles) before throwing him into the turret or nearby team members with skill 2 (Ejector).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, just end with the ultimate skill (Unstoppable Force) and Zilong will be easy to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fighter hero has the ultimate skill that can cause a stun effect on his opponent as well as a knockback effect on other opponents who are around his target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alucard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"The Painful Alucard Build\" class=\"wp-image-190096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/combo-alucard-child-of-the-fall-wikifandom-3.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alucard. Source: WikiFandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both have fighter and assassin roles, Alucard has deadly burst damage. To defeat Zilong, hide in the bushes until you see him near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing it, use skill 1 (Groundsplitter) to blink towards Zilong, combo with skill 2 (Whirling Smash), and end with burst damage using Alucard&#039;s ultimate skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Chou Counter Zilong\" class=\"wp-image-196617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-lancelot-chou-king-of-muay-thai-wikifandom.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chou \u2013 King of Muay Thai. Source: WikiFandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chou both have a strong crowd control effect on his ultimate skill. You can target Zilong by first using skill 1 (Jeet Kune Do) to give an airbone effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, end with the ultimate skill to immediately provide a crowd control effect as well as burst damage to Zilong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Martis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-1024x573.webp\" alt=\"Martis Counter Zilong\" class=\"wp-image-193543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874-250x140.webp 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-874.webp 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Martis. Source: DearPlayers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Martis is one of the heroes who is often listed as banned during the draft pick in season 28. This hero is also very strong as a counter for Zilong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use skill 1 (Ashura Aura) to pull Zilong in front of you, then combo with skill 2 (Mortal Coil) and Martis&#039; ultimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skill 2 will provide a damage reduction of 60% while at the same time making Martis immune to crowd control effects. While the ultimate can increase movement speed and give burst damage which immediately makes Zilong lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Esmeralda <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Esmeralda\" class=\"wp-image-196628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/counter-xborg-esmeralda-astrologer-wikifandom.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Esmeralda \u2013 Astrologer. Source: WikiFandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Esmeralda may not be among the most overpowered heroes in the current patch update. However, she&#039;s still the best choice for facing Zilong in the EXP lane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esmeralda&#039;s advantage lies in her ability to absorb the opponent&#039;s shield and convert it into HP. This mechanism presents a significant challenge for Zilong, especially in the laning phase and 1v1 duels.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esmeralda&#039;s damage sources are concentrated in her two main skills, namely, Frostmoon Shield and Stardust Dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two skills are capable of inflicting significant damage, even being able to eliminate enemies before they reach level four, thus providing strong pressure from the start of the match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zilong Counter Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Zilong Counter Items\" class=\"wp-image-161313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Item-Defense-ML.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ML Defense Items. Source: Mobile Legends Fandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing the list of the most powerful Zilong hero counters, let&#039;s move on to the counter items. What are the recommended items?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antique Cuirass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Antique Cuirass \" class=\"wp-image-199871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Build-Gatot-Terkuat-5.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Antique Cuirass. Source: Mobile Legends Fandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This item is suitable for reducing the damage dealt by Zilong because Antique Cuirass increases the defense and HP of the user&#039;s hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Patch Note 1.7.82, released in 2023, Antique Cuirass also received improvements. When hit by a skill, the enemy hero&#039;s Physical Attack will be reduced by 8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brute Force Breastplate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Adaptive Attack ML\" class=\"wp-image-177199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adaptive-Attack-ML.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bruteforce Items. Source: Mobile Legends Fandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This item has a unique passive that allows you to get increased movement speed and defense from physical attacks and magic damage every time you use skills and basic attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dominance Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"Counter Alice\" class=\"wp-image-199996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn.vcgamers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Counter-Alice-2.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dominance Ice items. Source: Mobile Legends Fandom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next Zilong counter item you can choose when your opponent uses an Attack Speed item like Corrosion Scythe. Dominance Ice is very useful for slowing Zilong&#039;s movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/how-to-create-vk-account\/\">How to Create a VK Account for Mobile Legends<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/hunter-strike-item-function\/\">Hunter Strike Item Function in Mobile Legends<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/mobile-legends-rank-from-warrior-to-mythical-immortal\/\">Mobile Legends Rank from Warrior to Mythical Immortal<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, that was the list of the best Counter Zilong heroes, complete with defense items that you can use to face his ferocity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zilong is one of the first heroes released by Moonton when they launched the Mobile Legends game. 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