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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 once refused to pick a side, as it was easier to make profit from the conflict.

But with the Resistance gone, and the Guild stronger than ever, he can meet the Magistrate head-on and exact revenge against House Aico & the Grand Magister who took it all from him.

This was Zhin's in-game bio prior to the Desert Omens update. It's no longer considered canon.


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, Zhin created the New Resistance to supposedly fight against this injustice, though this seems to just be an act, with his true goals more nefarious in nature.

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[ | ]

Ability Placeholder LMB

Inferno Blade

Damage (each/per tick)400 — 700 /2s  
Description

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

Detailed Description
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.
  • This ability deals Direct and Area Damage.
  • Has a reload time of 1.5s and can be animation canceled after 0.8s.
  • 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.
  • Each regular strike generates 2.5% ultimate charge.
Ability Video
Ability Placeholder RMB
Cooldown
Cooldown Icon White 7

Counter

Damage (each/per tick)600  
Description

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

Details

Detailed Description
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.
  • This ability deals Direct Damage.
  • 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 Placeholder Q
Cooldown
Cooldown Icon White 15

Billow

Description

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

Details

Detailed Description
Disperse into smoke, becoming Ethereal, and increase your Movement Speed by 10%. This effect lasts 2s.
Ability Video
Ability Placeholder F
Cooldown
Cooldown Icon White 7

Whirl

Damage (each/per tick)400  
Description

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

Details

Detailed Description
Lunge forward while swinging your blade in a deadly arc, dealing 400 damage to nearby enemies. Has a range of 50 units.
  • This ability deals Area Damage.
  • 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

Damage (each/per tick)2000 over 1.5s  
Description

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

Detailed Description
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)

  • This ability deals Direct Damage.
  • 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
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
Yomi

Unlocks at Mastery Level 2

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


Talent Zhin Smolder
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 Increase the travel distance of Whirl by {10|10}%. Ability Whirl Whirl
Dragon Oil Card Dragon Oil Increase your maximum Ammo by {1|1}. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Armor / Weapon
Embers Card Embers Regenerate {2|2} Ammo every 0.5s for 0.5s after activating Billow. Ability Billow Billow
Fan the Flames Card Fan the Flames Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by {14|14}% after getting an Elimination. Ability Billow Billow
Footwork Card Footwork Increase your Movement Speed by {10|10}% for 3s after activating Counter. Ability Counter Counter
Fuel for the Fire Card Fuel for the Fire Increase Movement Speed by {5|5}% for 2s after using Whirl. Ability Whirl Whirl
Heartless Card Heartless Increase your Movement Speed by {6|6}% for 4s after getting an Elimination. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Armor / Weapon
Hideout Card Hideout Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {1|1}s after using Billow. Ability Billow Billow
Infamy Card Infamy Increase your maximum Health by {50|50}. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Armor / Weapon
Kindling Card Kindling Generate {1|1} Ammo after activating Whirl. Ability Whirl Whirl
Malice Card Malice Increase your Reload Speed by {10|10}%. WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Armor / Weapon
Master Stance Card Master Stance Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {1|1}s after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter. Ability Counter Counter
Perfect Block Card Perfect Block Heal for {100|100} after successfully Countering an attack. Ability Counter Counter
Up in Smoke Card Up in Smoke Increase your Movement Speed by {11|11}% while Billow is active. Ability Billow Billow
Viciousness Card Viciousness Reduce the Cooldown of Counter by {15|15}% after successfully hitting an enemy with Counter. Ability Counter Counter
Wild Fire Card Wild Fire Reduce the Cooldown of Whirl by {0.5|0.5}s for each enemy it hits. Ability Whirl Whirl

Pre-Built Loadouts[ | ]

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


Guillotine
Card Blade Dance


Blade Dancer
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


Increase the travel distance of Whirl by 20%.
2



Card Embers


Embers
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


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



Card Fan the Flames


Fan the Flames
Legendary
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Legendary


Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by 70% after getting an Elimination.
5



Card Heartless


Heartless
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Increase your Movement Speed by 24% for 4s after getting an Elimination.
4



Card Hideout


Hideout
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


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



Yomi
Card Blade Dance


Blade Dancer
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Increase the travel distance of Whirl by 40%.
4



Card Footwork


Footwork
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


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



Card Infamy


Infamy
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Increase your maximum Health by 150.
3



Card Kindling


Kindling
Common
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Common


Generate 1 Ammo after activating Whirl.
1



Card Perfect Block


Perfect Block
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


Heal for 300 after successfully Countering an attack.
3



Smolder
Card Dragon Oil


Dragon Oil
Common
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Common


Increase your maximum Ammo by 1.
1



Card Fan the Flames


Fan the Flames
Epic
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Epic


Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by 56% after getting an Elimination.
4



Card Hideout


Hideout
Uncommon
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Uncommon


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



Card Up in Smoke


Up in Smoke
Rare
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Rare


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



Card Viciousness


Viciousness
Legendary
CardSkin Frame OB67 Silver Legendary


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
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Default Icon
Zhin Weapon Default Inferno Blade Icon
Zhin Default
Weapon Default Inferno Blade
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release 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

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

Zhin Nomad

Ebon Star
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Ebon Star Icon
Zhin Weapon Ebon Star Phazeblade Icon
Zhin Ebon Star
Weapon Ebon Star Phazeblade
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release December 18, 2017
Cost Galactic Treasures Chest  •  Final Frontier Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket  •  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  •  Final Frontier Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Bounty Store  •  Currency Ticket  •  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

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

Zhin Demon Slayer

Conqueror
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Conqueror Icon
Zhin Weapon Conqueror's War Song Icon
Zhin Conqueror
Weapon Conqueror's War Song
Rarity Epic
Availability Limited
Release 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

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

Zhin Omega

Underkeeper
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Underkeeper Icon
Zhin Weapon Underkeeper's Soulripper Icon
Zhin Underkeeper
Weapon Underkeeper's Soulripper
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release October 28th, 2020
Cost 800 Currency Crystals  •  Diamond Chest  •  Battle Pass 2020 Chest  •  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 800 Currency Crystals  •  Diamond Chest  •  Battle Pass 2020 Chest  •  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

Forest Stalker
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Forest Stalker Icon
Zhin Weapon Forest Stalker's Blade Icon
Zhin Forest Stalker
Weapon Forest Stalker's Blade
Rarity Epic
Availability Limited
Release 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

Kazu
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Kazu Icon
Zhin Weapon Kazu's Cyberblade Icon
Zhin Kazu
Weapon Kazu's Cyberblade
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release July 21, 2021
Cost 1,200 Currency Crystals  •  Gen-LOCK Chest  •  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  •  Gen-LOCK Chest  •  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

Mei
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Mei Icon
Zhin Weapon Star Cutter Icon
Zhin Mei
Weapon Star Cutter
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release August 17, 2022
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Starforged Event Pass Level 12 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
(Mei Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Mei Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Starforged Event Pass Level 12 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
(Mei Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Mei Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Mei

Nova Mei
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Nova Mei Icon
Zhin Weapon Nova Cutter Icon
Zhin Nova Mei
Weapon Nova Cutter
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release August 17, 2022
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Starforged Event Pass Level 21 Free Reward - Event Pass Level
(Nova Mei Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Mei Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Item can no longer be obtained by this. Starforged Event Pass Level 21 Free Reward - Event Pass Level
(Nova Mei Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Mei Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Nova Mei

Golden
Icons Character Model
Zhin Collection Render Golden Icon
Zhin Weapon Golden Inferno Blade Icon
Zhin Golden
Weapon Golden Inferno Blade
Rarity Legendary
Availability Mastery
Release March 29, 2023
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Cost Rewarded at Mastery Level 50
(Golden Zhin Collection)
Voicelines Zhin voice lines
Voice Pack Preview ▶️  •  ▶️  •  ▶️
Character Model

Zhin Golden

Weapon Skins[ | ]

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

Emotes[ | ]

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

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

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

Sulk
Icon Character Model
Zhin Emote Icon
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Legendary
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket
Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battle Pass 2 Level 17 Battle Pass Level
(Endless Emote)
Cost Flair Chest  •  Currency Ticket
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
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Battlesuit Battle Pass Level 23 Battle Pass Level
Cost Flair Chest  •  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
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Epic
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Flair Chest  •  Item can no longer be obtained by this. Game On Event Pass Level 20 Paid Reward - Event Pass Level
Cost Flair Chest  •  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
Zhin Default
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Common
Availability Standard
Release {{{release}}}
Cost Free
Cost Free
Character Model

Zhin Default

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

Zhin MVP Crouching Tiger

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

Zhin MVP Kamae

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

Zhin MVP Stance

Kenshi
Icon Character Model
Zhin MVP Icon
Zhin MVP Kenshi
Weapon {{{weapon}}}
Rarity Rare
Availability Exclusive
Release {{{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

Trivia[ | ]


Lore

  • Though it's a popular theory that Zhin is the "bandit king" that imprisoned Ying, and that she was rescued by Sha Lin, it is only that, a theory, and isn't canon unless officially confirmed. When a developer was asked about it, they only gave a vague answer that didn't hint one way or the other.[1]
  • Only Zhin knows how many members are in the Thousand Hands.[2]
  • It's implied Vatu had something to do with how Zhin (and possibly others of the Thousand Hands) learned some of his abilities, though he wasn't explicitly the teacher.[3]
  • 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.[4]
  • 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.


Cameos

Zhin appears in the following content:


References

  • Zhin's emote "Kindle" is 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.


Other

  • 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.
  • Zhin and Koga's base footstep sounds originated from a cat's stomach being rubbed.
  • 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.
  • Having been present in the mobile game 'Paladins Strike', Zhin received unique skins exclusive to Strike. These skins include Ice Lord Zhin and Ronin Zhin.


Champion Skins

  • Zhin Collection Render Nomad Icon Nomad
    • A nomad is a person without a fixed home, often wandering from place to place.



  • Zhin Collection Render Demon Slayer Icon Demon Slayer
    • Soul Eater Jenos is present in this skin's splash art.
    • 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.[5]


  • Zhin Collection Render Conqueror Icon Conqueror
    • The line "It's too dangerous to go alone." (▶️) is a reference to a line spoken in the original Legend of Zelda.
    • Similarly to the Ebon Star skin, prior to the removal of the Parts and Pieces system, this skin's helmet could be removed, revealing a unique face texture; however, with the removal of the system, this face texture can no longer be seen.
    • This skin's splash art appears as a spray.




  • Zhin Collection Render Kazu Icon Kazu
    • This skin is part of the third set of crossover content alongside the rest of the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass following Grover and Team Fortress 2 Barik.
    • 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.
    • This skin shares its theme with Chase Viktor, Yasamin Lex, Cammie Maeve, and Valentina Kinessa.


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  • Cards
    • Fan the Flames
      • New: Reduce the Cooldown of Billow by {14|14}% after getting an Elimination.
    • Heartless
      • New: Increase your Movement Speed by {6|6}% for 4s after getting an Elimination.
  • 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 Guillotine
      • Reduced Damage 25% ➞ 20%
      • Removed Ultimate charge rate increase.
  • Abilities
    • Ability Billow Billow
      • Reduced Movement Speed increase 30% ➞ 10%
  • Cards
    • Up in Smoke
      • 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 Yomi
      • Removed extended range and piercing effect.
    • Talent Zhin Smolder Smolder
      • Reduced Healing per second 33% ➞ 25%
  • Abilities
    • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Inferno Blade
      • Your heavy hit with Inferno Blade now Pierces enemies and has an extended range
    • Ability Billow Billow
      • Increased duration 1.5s ➞ 2s
  • Cards
    • Embers
      • Now Regenerates 2 Ammo every 0.5s for {0.5|0.5}s after activating Billow
    • Up in Smoke
      • Decreased Movement Speed {10|10}% ➞ {8|8}%
    • Fuel for the Fire
      • OLD: Gain {5|5}% Lifesteal for 2s after using Whirl
      • NEW: Increase Movement Speed by {5|5}% for 2s after using Whirl
    • Viciousness
      • 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
    • Malice
      • 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 Whirl
      • Increased momentum carry after Whirl ends.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed a description error on the Yomi Talent description.
  • Abilities
    • Ability Billow 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 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 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 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 Counter
    • Counter attack damage reduced from 700 to 560.
    • Duration reduced from 2s to 1.5s
  • Ability Billow 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 Inferno Blade
    • Projectile Speed increased from 240 to 300 for the first two hits.
  • Ability Billow Billow
    • Cooldown Increased from 12s to 15s.
  • Legendary Cards
    • Guillotine
      • Now grants Damage Immunity during Spite.
  • Ability Counter Counter
    • Improved the visual feedback of when this ability is used.
  • Ability Counter 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 Counter
    • Fixed a bug that caused a longer than intended lockout after countering an attack.
  • Ability Counter Counter
    • Damage over Time damage ticks can no longer be Countered.
  • Ability Counter Counter
    • Fixed being able to counter Drogoz's Combustible damage over time.
  • WeaponAttack Zhin Icon Inferno Blade
    • Fixed his inhand projectiles not simulating properly on other clients.
  • Ability Counter Counter
    • Now blocks projectiles while swinging the counter attack even when not equipped with the Retaliation legendary.
  • Ability Billow 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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