| Wu Zetian The Devi of Pure Radiance | |
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| Champion Information | |
| Release Date | Season 1: March 6, 2012 (Launch) |
| ID | 69 |
| Class | Mage |
| Rarity | Rare |
Wu Zetian is one of the many Champions in Aeon Clash.
Description
The only female emperor in Chinese history. She rose to power in the Tang dynasty and is known for her political savvy and ruthlessness.
Background
- Source: Wikipedia Article
Wu Zhao, commonly known as Wu Zetian (17 February 624 – 16 December 705), alternatively Wu Hou, and during the later Tang dynasty as Tian Hou, was the de facto ruler of the Tang dynasty, first through her husband the Emperor Gaozong and then through her sons the Emperors Zhongzong and Ruizong, from 665 to 690. She subsequently became empress regnant of the Wu Zhou dynasty of China, ruling from 690 to 705. She was the only legitimate female sovereign in the history of China. Under her 40-year reign, China grew larger, corruption in the court was reduced, its culture and economy were revitalized, and it was recognized as one of the great powers of the world. Wu was the concubine of Emperor Taizong. After his death, she married his successor—his ninth son, Emperor Gaozong, officially becoming Gaozong's huanghou (皇后), or empress consort, in 655, although having considerable political power prior to this. After Gaozong's debilitating stroke in 660, Wu Zetian became administrator of the court, a position equal to the emperor's, until 705.
After re-entering the Emperor Gaozong's harem, she clashed with Empress Wang and Consort Xiao to gain the emperor's affection, and eventually expelled and killed them. After her wedding to Gaozong in 655, Empress Wu's rise to power was swift. A strong, charismatic, cunning, vengeful, ambitious and well-educated woman who enjoyed the absolute interest of her husband, Wu was the most powerful and influential woman at court during a period when the Tang Empire was at the peak of its glory. She was more decisive and proactive than her husband, and she is considered by historians to have been the real power behind the throne for more than eighteen years and she supervised the court on a daily basis. She was often present when the Emperor held court, and even held court independently when the Emperor was unwell. She was given charge of the Heirloom Seal of the Realm, implying that her perusal and consent were necessary before any document or order received legal validity. Gaozong sought her views on all matters before issuing orders. Wu was granted certain honors and privileges which were not enjoyed by any Chinese empresses before or after. After Gaozong's death, Empress Wu as empress dowager and regent conquered power independently and uniquely, and seven years later, she seized the throne in the Zhou dynasty, becoming the only empress regnant in Chinese history. Wu Zetian is depicted in the Wu Shuang Pu (無雙譜, Table of Peerless Heroes) by Jin Guliang.
The importance to history of Wu Zetian's period of political and military leadership includes the major expansion of the Chinese empire, extending it far beyond its previous territorial limits, deep into Central Asia, and engaging in a series of wars on the Korean Peninsula, first allying with Silla against Goguryeo, and then against Silla over the occupation of former Goguryeo territory. Within China, besides the more direct consequences of her struggle to gain and maintain supreme power, Wu's leadership resulted in important effects regarding social class in Chinese society and in relation to state support for Taoism, Buddhism, education, and literature. Wu Zetian also had a monumental impact upon the statuary of the Longmen Grottoes and the "Wordless Stele" at the Qianling Mausoleum, as well as the construction of some major buildings and bronze castings that no longer survive. Besides her career as a political leader, Wu Zetian also had an active family life. Wu was a mother of four sons, three of whom also carried the title of emperor, although one held that title only as a posthumous honor. One of her grandsons became the renowned Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.
Stats
Wu Zetian is a Mage Champion and a part of the Damage Class.
- Health: 1250 (Lvl. 1) / 2200 (Lvl. 20)
- [LVL = +50 HP]
- Damage: 115 (Lvl. 1) / 400 (Lvl. 20)
- [LVL = +15 DMG]
Skills
Default Skills
- PASSIVE: Damage Boost
- Killing enemies increases the PLAYER's damage, this can stack up to 5 times.
- SKILL 1: Magic Blast
- Fire a magic blast in front of you that damages and knocks back the first enemy hit.
- COOLDOWN: 6s
- Fire a magic blast in front of you that damages and knocks back the first enemy hit.
- SKILL 2: Magic Wave
- Unleash a magic wave around yourself that damages and knocks back all enemies hit.
- COOLDOWN: 8s
- Unleash a magic wave around yourself that damages and knocks back all enemies hit.
- WEAPON ATTRIBUTE:
- WAND: Once the Damage Boost Meter has 5 stacks your skills deal double damage.
Champion Skill
- CHAMPION SKILL: Devi of Pure Radiance
- Wu Zetian has a meter which fills up by getting kills or kill assists. Once the meter is full Wu Zetian heals and gives damage resistance to all allies near her for 30s.
- COOLDOWN: 25s
- Wu Zetian has a meter which fills up by getting kills or kill assists. Once the meter is full Wu Zetian heals and gives damage resistance to all allies near her for 30s.
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