Synn Store BLOG - Chang'e's Ultimate Goes Turbo: Why She's a Must-Pick in Ranked

Chang'e is back and stronger than ever! With the latest update, she has officially become one of the top nine most-picked heroes in Mythical Honor, and for good reason—her ultimate cooldown just got a massive buff.

Ultimate Cooldown Buff: Spam Your Way to Victory

Previously, Chang'e's ultimate had a 30-second cooldown, but now? It's only 20 seconds at most. And if you're running 45% cooldown reduction, that drops to just 8 seconds. Throw in Seething Time, and after a kill or assist, you'll be looking at an insane 5-second cooldown.

Just look at this scenario: You use your ultimate, seconds later—bam! It's ready again. Like magic, literally.

The Catch: Magic Bonus Nerf

Of course, there's a tradeoff. The magic bonus from her ultimate got nerfed from 30% to 21%. Is it fair? Definitely. If you can spam your ultimate every 8 seconds, a little damage reduction seems like a reasonable trade.

Best Build for Chang'e: Emblems, Items & Strategy

If you want to make the most out of Chang'e's insane cooldown, you'll need the right setup. Here’s the best build to dominate the ranked ladder:

Emblem Choice

Go Mage and pick:

• Inspire – Helps with cooldown reduction.

• Wilderness Blessing – Increases mobility.

• Impure Rage – Gives poke damage for extra burst potential.

Core Items

Start off with Magic Shoes and Enchanted Talisman—these are your cooldown essentials.

Then go Holy Crystal to make up for the nerfed ultimate damage. If the enemy relies on healing, HP regen, or shields, swap Holy Crystal for Glowing Wand—it applies lifebane effects to weaken their sustain.

Late-Game Items

Your last two picks depend on the enemy team:

• Divine Glaive – When enemies stack magic defense.

• Blood Wings – Extra firepower when you're snowballing.

• Wishing Lantern – Great against high HP enemies because its passive burn scales with their max HP.

This build doesn’t max out cooldown by itself, but Chang'e is a natural buff stealer. Snatching an enemy blue buff helps finish your cooldown reduction. Just don’t steal from your own jungler, or they’ll go AFK faster than your ultimate resets.

How to Play Chang'e with the New Buff

The shorter cooldown lets Chang'e dominate in ways she couldn’t before:

Buff Stealing

You don’t even have to think twice now—blink once, ultimate's ready again. Just make sure it’s the enemy’s buff.

Zoning in Tower Pushes

Drop your ultimate right as Lord reaches the enemy base. It forces them to back off, the tower falls, and you look like a genius.

Turtle, Lord, & Minion Clears

She still excels at clearing waves and objectives, but now you can use your ultimate more freely without worrying about wasting it.

Counters & Positioning Tips

Not everything is perfect—Chang'e still has counter matchups.

Lolita: The Nightmare Matchup

Lolita’s Reflect Shield doesn’t just block your ultimate—it sends it back. Best advice? Wait for her to waste her second skill, then pop your ult.

Teamfight Positioning

Chang'e needs a frontliner—someone to absorb damage while she sets up her ultimate. Before using it, check your angle. If enemies are spread out, they can sidestep and avoid your damage. But if they’re trapped, you can adjust your position and melt them down.

Final Verdict: Broken or Balanced?

So, is Chang'e overpowered now, or is she just balanced with the damage nerf? While she can spam her ultimate like crazy, her reduced magic bonus keeps her in check.

One thing’s for sure—she’s a must-pick for any ranked player looking for high-impact mage gameplay. Try her out and see the magic for yourself!