The Zodiac skin series is one of the most recognizable collections in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Thirteen skins, each built around one of the 12 astrological signs, each locked behind a timed rotation that comes around just once a year. Miss the window, and you wait until next year.
That scarcity, plus the consistently high visual quality, has made the Zodiac series a flex in ranked lobbies since the first skins released back in 2018. Here is the complete list, release order, and everything you need to know about getting each one.
#What Are MLBB Zodiac Skins?
Zodiac skins are a special series tied to the real-world astrological calendar. Moonton pairs each of the 12 zodiac signs with a specific hero, giving them a complete celestial redesign: custom skill effects, new sound design, altered animations, and a unique entrance and recall.
The skins are not purchasable directly. You get them through the Zodiac Summon system, available in the in-game shop. Each summon costs 20 Diamonds or 20 Crystal of Aurora. Every pull adds 1-5 points to your Star Power bar. When you hit 100 Star Power, you unlock that cycle's featured skin.
A few key mechanics to know:
- Guaranteed pity at 100 Star Power. No matter how unlucky, you will get the skin.
- Bonus starting Star Power. For every Zodiac skin you already own, you start with +10 Star Power (up to +60 if you own 6 or more). Long-time collectors pay significantly less per skin.
- Daily discounted pull. One pull per day at half the Diamond cost during active rotations.
- Crystal of Aurora and Fortune Meteorite can substitute for Diamonds in the summon.
Realistic cost for one skin: 1,000 to 1,500 Diamonds if you're an average-luck player. With 6+ skins already collected, that number drops closer to 400-600 Diamonds.
Gemini gets two skins (matching the twin symbolism), which is why the total count is 13, not 12.
#Urutan Skin Zodiac MLBB: All 13 Skins in Rotation Order
The rotation follows the astrological calendar year. Aquarius opens the cycle in late January, and Capricorn closes it in late December before the loop resets.
1. Aquarius: Aurora (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
Aurora received the Aquarius skin and a visual revamp that elevated the entire design. Icy blue tones, flowing celestial effects on her skills, and a refined particle system across all her abilities. Her ultimate looks genuinely premium with the revamped version.
This is a strong skin for Ice Queen mains. The color palette is clean and distinctive in-game.
2. Pisces: Lancelot (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
The Pisces skin turns Lancelot into something more elegant than aggressive. Soft blue-purple tones, water particle effects on every dash, and smooth animations that fit his combo-heavy playstyle perfectly.
Every S1 flicker looks lighter. Every S2 teleport has trailing water particles. It's understated for a Zodiac skin, but that restraint works in its favor. One of the most visually refined assassin skins in the series.
3. Aries: Hilda (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Hilda's Aries skin is loud and aggressive, exactly what you'd expect from the fire sign. Red and gold armor, heavy visual impact on her charges, and a presence that screams "fight me" from the loading screen.
For a tank-fighter who is all about engaging, this skin fits the kit perfectly. The effects don't feel out of place the way some celestial skins do on physical heroes.
4. Taurus: Minotaur (Apr 20 - May 20)
The most thematically on-point skin in the entire series. Minotaur and Taurus is an obvious pairing, and Moonton committed fully. Glowing green celestial armor, reinforced hammer effects, and a final-boss presence that makes him look even more imposing than his default.
When this skin shows up in a ranked lobby, people notice. It is one of the most imposing tanks in the game with it equipped.
5. Gemini: Selena "Shadow" + Karina "Halo" (May 21 - Jun 20)
The Gemini entry gives you two skins during the same window, representing the twin nature of the sign.
Selena "Gemini Shadow" is obtained through the Zodiac Summon (same 20 Diamond pull system). Dark, mysterious visuals with purple-black tones across her elven and demon forms. Her Abyssal Trap gets celestial particle effects.
Karina "Gemini Halo" is sold separately for 899 Diamonds as a direct purchase. Opposite aesthetic: white and gold, angelic energy, soft light effects on her blades.
Together, they form one of the best thematic pairs in the game. The contrast between the two skins is intentional and well executed. If you're only getting one, Selena's Gemini Shadow has better in-game effect quality.
6. Cancer: Zhask (Jun 21 - Jul 22)
Zhask is already one of the more unsettling-looking heroes in Mobile Legends, and the Cancer skin leans into that. Dark red and black, eerie celestial corruption on his Nightmaric Spawn, and a generally threatening presence.
The summon visual rework is the highlight here. Nightmaric Spawn follows the zodiac theme and looks nothing like the default skin.
7. Leo: Badang (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
Badang's Leo skin is pure spectacle. Gold effects, lion-themed armor accents, and an exaggerated impact on every punch that makes team fights feel like a cinematic moment.
His walls spawn with golden energy. His ultimate hits with a weight that the default skin just doesn't have. If you play Badang as a front-line brawler, this skin matches the energy.
8. Virgo: Odette (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
Virgo Odette is the consensus best-looking skin in the Zodiac series, and it earns that reputation. Soft white-blue effects, floral celestial details, and an ultimate that genuinely transforms the visual experience of her S3.
The revamped version polished the particle effects further. Her skill animations are smooth without being overwhelming. This is the Zodiac skin you can point to when making the case that MLBB skin design is genuinely good.
9. Libra: Lunox (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
Libra Lunox is the other serious contender for best Zodiac skin. The balance between light and dark effects ties perfectly into Lunox's dual power mechanic. When she shifts between Chaos and Order modes, the visual contrast is striking.
Her skills look cleaner, the particle density is high without getting cluttered, and the detail on the splash art alone justifies the price. This is the Zodiac skin that gets brought up most often in "best MLBB skins" discussions.
10. Scorpio: Helcurt (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
Helcurt as Scorpio is thematically bulletproof. Dark gold accents, stinger-shaped armor, predatory visual effects that make his Intimidating Presence feel even more threatening.
His silence proc and Dark Night Falls look upgraded. For an assassin-support hybrid who thrives on psychological impact, Scorpio fits him better than any other skin in his collection.
11. Sagittarius: Irithel (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Irithel's Sagittarius skin captures the adventurous, wild archer archetype well. Bold effects on her attacks, reworked Leo (her mount) animations, and a dynamic energy that matches her aggressive marksman playstyle.
The mount redesign is particularly notable. Leo looks celestial and powerful, and seeing a lion running with constellation markings across its fur is a solid visual moment.
12. Capricorn: Martis (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Martis closes out the Zodiac year and does it with weight. Dark armor, glowing celestial accents, and heavy skill animations that make his Ashura form look like an actual god of war.
His S2 charge and ultimate both get visual upgrades that feel appropriately brutal. A strong finale to the rotation.
#Complete Zodiac Skin Reference Table
| # | Zodiac Sign | Hero | Active Window | Karina Special? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquarius | Aurora | Jan 20 - Feb 18 | No |
| 2 | Pisces | Lancelot | Feb 19 - Mar 20 | No |
| 3 | Aries | Hilda | Mar 21 - Apr 19 | No |
| 4 | Taurus | Minotaur | Apr 20 - May 20 | No |
| 5 | Gemini (Shadow) | Selena | May 21 - Jun 20 | No |
| 6 | Gemini (Halo) | Karina | May 21 - Jun 20 | Yes, 899 Diamonds direct |
| 7 | Cancer | Zhask | Jun 21 - Jul 22 | No |
| 8 | Leo | Badang | Jul 23 - Aug 22 | No |
| 9 | Virgo | Odette | Aug 23 - Sep 22 | No |
| 10 | Libra | Lunox | Sep 23 - Oct 22 | No |
| 11 | Scorpio | Helcurt | Oct 23 - Nov 21 | No |
| 12 | Sagittarius | Irithel | Nov 22 - Dec 21 | No |
| 13 | Capricorn | Martis | Dec 22 - Jan 19 | No |
#Skin Tier Rankings: Best to Worst
This is based on visual quality, in-game effect clarity, and overall design cohesion. Not debate material for the top three.
S Tier (Worth the pity pull regardless of luck cost)
- Odette "Virgo" - cleanest overall design, best-in-series particle work
- Lunox "Libra" - thematically perfect, stunning dual-mode effects
- Lancelot "Pisces" - elegant and refined, raises the bar for assassin skins
A Tier (Strong skins, no regrets if you pull them)
- Helcurt "Scorpio" - best assassin skin in his wardrobe
- Badang "Leo" - spectacular teamfight presence
- Minotaur "Taurus" - most thematically fitting in the series
- Selena "Gemini Shadow" - excellent effect quality for a Support/Assassin hybrid
B Tier (Solid, but not the highlight of the collection)
- Aurora "Aquarius" - good revamp, but her Collector options exist
- Hilda "Aries" - fits her, just not spectacular compared to top-tier entries
- Martis "Capricorn" - strong visual, slightly outclassed in his skin roster
- Irithel "Sagittarius" - unique mount effects, but limited hero popularity holds it back
C Tier (Skip unless you main the hero)
- Karina "Gemini Halo" - the direct-purchase 899 Diamond Karina skin. Looks fine but feels like a budget version of the Shadow skin. Worth it if you're a Karina main, otherwise the weaker Gemini entry.
- Zhask "Cancer" - niche hero, solid design, but most players won't get use from it
#How to Get Zodiac Skins: Step-by-Step
- Check the current date and confirm which Zodiac window is active
- Go to Shop in MLBB, then look for the Zodiac Summon event section
- Use 20 Diamonds, 20 Crystal of Aurora, or Fortune Meteorite per pull
- Keep pulling until your Star Power bar reaches 100
- The featured skin is permanently unlocked and added to your account
Tips to lower your cost:
- Use the daily discounted pull (half price, available once per day)
- Collect Crystal of Aurora from events before the rotation window opens
- Every Zodiac skin you already own gives +10 Star Power at the start, up to 60 bonus points
The Karina "Gemini Halo" skin is the exception: it is purchased directly for 899 Diamonds during the Gemini period, not through the summon system.
#Is the Zodiac Series Worth It?
For collectors, yes. The combination of time-limited availability and consistently high visual quality makes these skins genuinely prestigious. The pity guarantee means you will never be stuck spending indefinitely.
For casual buyers, prioritize based on your hero pool. Odette, Lunox, and Lancelot Zodiac skins are objectively excellent and worth pulling for if you play those heroes at all. Zhask and Irithel are more situational.
One advantage of the series that often gets overlooked: the collection bonus stacks in your favor. Your fifth and sixth Zodiac skin costs significantly less than your first. If you're planning to collect the entire set, starting early and building momentum is the cheapest long-term strategy.
Check the MLBB events page for active methods to earn Crystal of Aurora and Fortune Meteorite, which can reduce the Diamond cost before your target skin's window opens.
#Frequently Asked Questions
How many Zodiac skins are there in MLBB? There are 13 Zodiac skins total. Technically 12 zodiac signs, but Gemini gets two skins (Selena "Gemini Shadow" and Karina "Gemini Halo") to represent the twin nature of the sign.
How much does a Zodiac skin cost in MLBB? Realistically 1,000 to 1,500 Diamonds for most players. With 6 or more Zodiac skins already collected, the cost drops significantly due to the +10 Star Power bonus per owned skin (up to +60 total). Karina "Gemini Halo" is different and can be purchased directly for 899 Diamonds.
Can I get Zodiac skins anytime? No. Each Zodiac skin is only available during its specific astrological window, which runs annually. Miss the window and you wait until the same period next year.
Which Zodiac skin is the best? Odette "Virgo" and Lunox "Libra" consistently top community rankings. Both have exceptional visual quality, fitting thematic designs, and clean in-game effects. Lancelot "Pisces" rounds out the top three for assassin players.
What is Crystal of Aurora in MLBB Zodiac Summon? Crystal of Aurora (COA) is a currency that can be earned through events and used as a direct substitute for Diamonds in the Zodiac Summon. Collecting COA during off-rotation months reduces the Diamond cost when your target skin's window opens.