Commander Zilyana

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For the achievement, see Commander Zilyana (achievement).

This article has a strategy guide (hard mode). All information on mechanics, setups, and tactics is on the subpages.

NormalHard Mode
Commander Zilyana
Release			28 August 2007 (Update)
AKA			Saint Zilyana
Members			Yes
Examine
• Commander of Saradomin's forces. • Commander of Saradomin's forces. Her watchful eyes scan the horizon.
Combat info
Level			LP			XP			XP
596			60,000			4,796.55			1,582.8
Equipment XP (2H/MH & Armour/OH)
287 / 191 / 95
Aggressive						Poisonous
Offensive
Max hit
1800			0			2200			0
Style						Rate
						2 ticks (1.2s)
Combat levels
75				1				75
Accuracy
2178				0				1694
Defensive
Armour				Weakness			Susceptible
1299		75
Affinities
-			40			40			40
Immunities
Immune			Immune			Immune			Not immune
Advanced data
NPC ID				6247
Links				bestiary • MRND
FAQ • doc

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2 ticks (1.2s)

3 ticks (1.8s)

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Commander Zilyana, Keeper of the Faith, is the leader of Saradomin's army in the God Wars Dungeon. She is an Icyene, an ancient race of winged beings, chosen by Saradomin to guard his hilt. Commander Zilyana uses a melee attack and a magic attack. She attacks with her multi-target magic attack when her sword glows with a bright blue aura and she raises it in the air. If the attack hits a player, a small wall of lightning will appear around the player. She attacks with melee when she slashes at the player with her sword. Her melee attack is not multi-target.

Both her magic and melee attacks only work at close range. She attacks every 1.2 seconds and both of her attacks hit at the same time (she will only use magic in melee distance). She targets the player closest to her upon spawning, but she switches to the player who has currently done the most damage to her.

Commander Zilyana is located in the back room of Saradomin's Encampment. Players must have level 70 Agility to reach her. In addition, she has three bodyguards: Growler (magic), Bree (ranged), and Starlight (melee).

If blood spells are used on her consistently, the message "Commander Zilyana becomes more enraged by your spells and tries to channel them to increase her own power!" will appear in the chatbox, and her power will be boosted, granting her stronger attacks. This effect stacks (to a cap), so continued use of blood spells may prove fatal. A better alternative is Shadow Barrage, which reduces her damage whilst hitting Zilyana and everything around her.

Obtaining all unique drops will unlock the [Name], Finesse of the Icyene title.

History

The God Wars

Battle of Annakarl

Prior to arriving at the Temple of Lost Ancients, Zilyana participated in the battle of Annakarl, where it was under Saradominst control. She battled K'ril, but was overpowered by the demon and mortally wounded. Saradomin arrived, teleported her to the Stone of Jas, and used its powers to heal her otherwise fatal wounds.

The Godsword

Eventually, Zilyana was dispatched to the Temple of Lost Ancients to help a flock of Avianstese who were pinned by Zamorakian forces. Given a group of priests and knights, she also recruited peasants along the way to strengthen her army. In her notes, she states that it was foolish for the avianstese to retreat into the caverns, and was even more annoyed that General Graardor was sent for "assistance". The three groups were already on uneasy terms when Graardor tried to take the godsword for Bandos, leaving her and Kree'arra against Graador and K'ril.

During one of the skirmishes, her bodyguard Growler became seriously injured and she ordered a retreat, praying for Saradomin's aid. The next day, she found three amulets bearing the symbols of Armadyl, Bandos and Zamorak, which she immediately destroyed and began to find the supposed heretic. The next day, the amulets reappeared on the altar, and she realised that Saradomin was sending them, but was confused with their purpose.

Eventually, Zilyana had her bodyguards wear the amulets; Bree took the pendant with Armadyl's icon. Bree eventually went out with several soldiers to check on the progress of the battle. Zilyana heard the battle and mulled for Bree to return. Bree eventually returned and told Zilyana that it was as if she was calling for him. Zilyana soon realised the purpose of the amulets and praised Saradomin's wisdom. She managed to make the enemy forces wear the amulets by making them as if they were hard-won to prevent suspicion. The situation deteriorated even further and now all sides were battling against each other. Zilyana eventually learned of Kree'arra contemplating to attack her encampment, and using the power of the amulet, convinced him to do so. In the ensuing ambush, she claimed a powerful crossbow from his forces. Eventually, the other factions realized the deception of the amulets and began fighting Zilyana and her forces on even terms.

The magus Aeternam cast a powerful freezing spell on the temple, imprisoning the combatants within for thousands of years, effectively ending the war. Zilyana was amongst those left imprisoned. Very shortly after this occurred, the god Guthix established the Edicts of Guthix, preventing the direct involvement of any deity in Gielinor. The departure of the world's Gods and the subsequent end of the God Wars meant that the cavern was forgotten, and Zilyana would remain frozen in time with its warring armies for more than 2,000 years to come. Due to her prowess in combat and her subsequent disappearance, she was considered a legendary warrior among her people.

In the recent Fifth Age, investigations by both the dwarven explorer Nestor Peregrine and the Asgarnian Temple Knights nearly resulted in the cave's (and Zilyana's) rediscovery. In 169, tectonic movement in the neighbouring Wilderness caused large portions of the cave to defrost, eventually leading to the release of most of the cavern's population. Unaware that the God Wars have ended, Zilyana and the rest of the battle's leaders have resumed the battle for the godsword once again, seemingly unaware that centuries have passed since the end of the wars.

Finding Guthix

Zilyana kills Cres, mistaking him for Guthix.

During the quest The World Wakes, Zilyana and her rival generals discover Guthix's hiding spot after an adventurer sets off an alarm. She and Kree'arra are the first two generals to arrive, with K'ril following up soon after. Zilyana orders the adventurer out of their way, but soon orders Kree'arra to deal with the human after K'ril simply crushes the door and moves forward.

The two generals are then met by a stronger door that neither of them are able to breach, with K'ril expressing suspicion that Zilyana would backstab him, though she states that she would only do so if he got in her way if they reached Guthix. Upon seeing the adventurer again, Zilyana states that Kree'arra was a fool, before threatening the adventurer as they both leave.

The adventurer is able to meet up with the Guardian of Guthix, where they make a defence against the impeding assault. The Zamorakians and Bandosians attempt to brute force through the Guthixian defences. When they are repelled, Zilyana leads her soldiers into battle, attempting to break through Juna's barricade so they can reach and kill Guthix. In the ensuing battle, Zilyana sees the Guardian of Guthix Cres and kills him, believing that he is actually Guthix in disguise. Despite Zilyana and her soldiers' efforts, they are unable to breach the barricade, and she shows disdain when the Zarosians arrive shortly after her failed assault.

As the three parties argue, the wall behind Juna collapses. Due to their arguing, Zilyana and the others were unable to see the perpetrator, who is later revealed to be Sliske.

When Sliske kills Guthix, Saradomin is the first to arrive at the scene. Zilyana happily shows her god that Guthix has died, but Saradomin stops her as she is being disrespectful to a fallen god who only wanted to keep Gielinor safe. She later accompanies Saradomin when he leaves. If the World Guardian decided to simply kill Guthix, Juna will mention that Zilyana left a gift for them.

The Empyrean Citadel

Zilyana argues with Ilfeen.

Zilyana makes another appearance in the quest Missing, Presumed Death. She is at the Empyrean Citadel, which was taken over by the Mahjarrat Sliske for his grand ascendancy into godhood. Saradomin chose Zilyana to accompany him to the citadel. As she did not receive a invitation, Zilyana is left outside the entrance with the others. She was seen arguing with the elf Ifleen about the slaughter of Saradominist monks by an elven archer, which was a simple scene made by Sliske to believe both sides were at fault. The World Guardian can either side with Zilyana or Ifleen, or alternatively, tell her the truth.

After the quest, Zilyana leaves the citadel when Sliske lets the dragonkin Strisath loose.

Sliske's Endgame

Zilyana plays a small role in Sliske's Endgame, where she accompanies her god into the labyrinth. After the quest, she can be found at the top of the White Knights' Castle, though she cannot be interacted with in any way.

Prior to the release of the quest, she could be seen at the top of the White Knights' Castle, looking at the eclipse. She could not be interacted with in any way.

Seren's Council

She participates in the Seren's council, representing Saradomin, who isn't present. She gets into arguments with both Moia and Garlandia, the former for being a Zamorakian, and considering the latter to be a traitor.

Strategy

Main articles: Commander Zilyana/Strategies and Commander Zilyana/Strategies/Hard mode

Bodyguards

Zilyana and her loyal bodyguards.

• Starlight
• Growler
• Bree

Quotes

All praise Saradomin!

When in battle, the Commander shouts several battle cries while fighting the players that dare to venture into her domain. She is voiced by Mod Ana.

• Death to the enemies of the light!
• Slay the evil ones!
• Saradomin lend me strength!
• By the power of Saradomin!
• May Saradomin be my sword!
• Good will always triumph!
• Forward! Our allies are with us!
• Saradomin is with us!
• In the name of Saradomin!
• Attack! Find the Godsword!

Drops

100% drop

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Bones		1	Always	289	0

Charms

No charm
29–32%	16–18%	18–21%	22–25%	9–11%
Represents a 90% confidence range based on a sample of 2,486 kills. 1 charm is dropped at a time. Add data to the log (requires JavaScript).

Main drop (normal mode)

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Coins		19,501–21,000	3/512	19,501-21,000	19,501-21,000
	Coins		20,500–21,000	1/256	20,500-21,000	20,500-21,000
	Diamond		6 (noted)	Uncommon	19,596	7,200
	Grimy ranarr (m)		5 (noted)	Common	9,345	0
	Ranarr seed (m)		2	Common	2,020	22
	Prayer potion (4)		3	Uncommon	8,943	342
	Saradomin brew (3) (m)		3	Uncommon	43,371	315
	Super restore (4) (m)		3	Uncommon	8,079	540
	Super defence (3) (m)		3	Uncommon	25,437	474
	Super magic potion (3) (m)		3	Uncommon	34,149	450
	Unicorn horn (m)		14	Uncommon	46,578	168
	Magic seed (m)		1	Rare	56,457	253
	Battlestaff (m)		2 (noted)	Uncommon	6,016	8,400
	Rune dart		30–40	Common	1,890-2,520	6,300-8,400
	Large plated rune salvage		1	Common	30,624	32,000
	Huge plated adamant salvage		1	Uncommon	8,967	10,000
	Saradomin sword (m)		1	1/384	290,915	78,000
	Armadyl crossbow (m)		1	1/384	6,289,918	24,000
	Off-hand Armadyl crossbow (m)		1	1/384	6,274,709	24,000
	Saradomin's murmur (m)		1	1/384	617,389	24,000
	Saradomin's hiss (m)		1	1/384	142,047	24,000
	Saradomin's whisper (m)		1	1/384	112,982	24,000
	Godsword shard 1 (m)		1	1/768	149,076	150,000
	Godsword shard 2 (m)		1	1/768	148,894	150,000
	Godsword shard 3 (m)		1	1/768	149,324	150,000
	Saradomin hilt (m)		1	1/512	4,709,292	300,000
	Rare drop table		1	Rare	Not sold	Not alchemisable

Main drop (hard mode)

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Coins		10,000–11,000; 41,258–120,000	Common	10,000-120,000	10,000-120,000
	Drakolith stone spirit (m)		3	Uncommon	2,880	Not alchemisable
	Huge plated rune salvage		2	Uncommon	77,378	80,000
	Orichalcite stone spirit (m)		3	Common	1,833	Not alchemisable
	Large plated rune salvage		2	Common	61,248	64,000
	Unicorn horn (m)		40 (noted)	Uncommon	133,080	480
	Yew seed (m)		1	Uncommon	15,237	85
	Uncut diamond		20–30 (noted)	Uncommon	90,660-135,990	2,400-3,600
	Magic logs		33–39 (noted)	Uncommon	12,441-14,703	6,336-7,488
	Grimy ranarr (m)		20–24 (noted)	Uncommon	37,380-44,856	0
	Wine of Saradomin (m)		1–4 (noted)	Uncommon	55,194-220,776	0
	Super defence (3) (m)		3	Uncommon	25,437	474
	Super ranging potion (3) (m)		3	Uncommon	64,320	516
	Magic seed (m)		1–3	Rare	56,457-169,371	253-759
	Coins		19,501–21,000	3/512	19,501-21,000	19,501-21,000
	Coins		20,500–21,000	1/256	20,500-21,000	20,500-21,000
	Saradomin sword (m)		1	1/384	290,915	78,000
	Armadyl crossbow (m)		1	1/384	6,289,918	24,000
	Off-hand Armadyl crossbow (m)		1	1/384	6,274,709	24,000
	Saradomin's murmur (m)		1	1/384	617,389	24,000
	Saradomin's hiss (m)		1	1/384	142,047	24,000
	Saradomin's whisper (m)		1	1/384	112,982	24,000
	Godsword shard 1 (m)		1	1/768	149,076	150,000
	Godsword shard 2 (m)		1	1/768	148,894	150,000
	Godsword shard 3 (m)		1	1/768	149,324	150,000
	Saradomin hilt (m)		1	1/512	4,709,292	300,000
	Rare drop table		1	Rare	Not sold	Not alchemisable

Tertiary drop (both modes)

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Warpriest of Saradomin helm		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Warpriest of Saradomin cuirass		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Warpriest of Saradomin greaves		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Warpriest of Saradomin gauntlets		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Warpriest of Saradomin boots		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Warpriest of Saradomin cape		1	Varies	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Zilyana's Notes (m)		1	Rare	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Auburn lock (m)		1	Very rare	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Sealed clue scroll (hard) (m)		1	10/1280	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Sealed clue scroll (elite) (m)		1	5/1280	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Starved ancient effigy (m)		1	1/128	Not sold	Not alchemisable

Tertiary drop (hard mode only)

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Saradominist soulstone (m)		1	1/25	Not sold	Not alchemisable

Unused model of Commander Zilyana which was created for the unreleased 2nd expansion 'Before The Wilderness'.

Rare drop table drops

This monster has access to the rare drop table.
Luck-enhancing items such as a ring of Wealth or luck of the Dwarves are not required to access the table.

Rare drop table:

Rare drop table Item Quantity Rarity GE price High alch value Coins 250–500 Common 250-500 250-500 Uncut sapphire 1 Common 719 15 Uncut emerald 1 Common 2,585 30 Uncut ruby 1 Common 1,672 60 Uncut diamond 1 Common 4,533 120 Uncut diamond 45–55 (noted) Rare 203,985-249,315 5,400-6,600 Loop half of a key (m) 1 Common 11,159 0 Tooth half of a key (m) 1 Common 11,520 0 Uncut dragonstone (m) 1 Uncommon 12,123 600 Uncut dragonstone (m) 45–55 (noted) Rare 545,535-666,765 27,000-33,000 Dragon longsword (m) 1 Common 56,881 60,000 Dragon spear (m) 1 Rare 35,958 37,440 Battlestaff (m) 180–220 (noted) Rare 541,440-661,760 756,000-924,000 Rune javelin 5 Rare 905 1,870 Huge plated rune salvage 1 Uncommon 38,689 40,000 Huge plated rune salvage 18–22 (noted) Rare 696,402-851,158 720,000-880,000 Shield left half (m) 1 Rare 64,362 66,000 Dragon helm (m) 1 Uncommon 58,536 60,000 Rune arrowheads 113–137 Common 14,803-17,947 678-822 Onyx bolts (m) 135–165 Very rare 1,004,670-1,227,930 1,104,165-1,349,535 Water talisman 68–82 (noted) Rare 176,120-212,380 136-164 Earth talisman 68–82 (noted) Rare 13,736-16,564 136-164 Raw lobster 135–165 (noted) Common 46,710-57,090 22,950-28,050 Raw shark (m) 225–275 (noted) Uncommon 299,475-366,025 40,500-49,500 Big bones 68–82 (noted) Uncommon 13,736-16,564 0 Dragon bones 180–220 (noted) Rare 411,480-502,920 0 Drakolith stone spirit (m) 25–35 Uncommon 24,000-33,600 Not alchemisable Necrite stone spirit (m) 2 Common 11,928 Not alchemisable Phasmatite stone spirit (m) 25–30 Uncommon 23,550-28,260 Not alchemisable Phasmatite stone spirit (m) 2 Common 1,884 Not alchemisable Necrite stone spirit (m) 25–30 Rare 149,100-178,920 Not alchemisable Runite stone spirit 3 Common 1,131 Not alchemisable Orichalcite stone spirit (m) 25–35 Rare 15,275-21,385 Not alchemisable Grimy torstol (m) 90–110 (noted) Uncommon 508,230-621,170 0 Grimy snapdragon (m) 90–110 (noted) Uncommon 158,310-193,490 0 Super restore (4) (m) 45–55 (noted) Uncommon 121,185-148,115 8,100-9,900 Prayer potion (4) 45–55 (noted) Uncommon 134,145-163,955 5,130-6,270 Lantadyme seed (m) 14–16 Uncommon 10,584-12,096 532-608 Dwarf weed seed (m) 14–16 Uncommon 12,600-14,400 532-608 Magic seed (m) 4 Uncommon 225,828 1,012 Palm tree seed (m) 10 Rare 399,680 1,520 Flax 450–550 (noted) Common 45,000-55,000 1,350-1,650 Molten glass (m) 45–55 (noted) Common 22,635-27,665 45-55 Soft clay 450–550 (noted) Uncommon 180,450-220,550 450-550 Yew logs 68–82 (noted) Uncommon 11,288-13,612 6,528-7,872 Yew logs 675–825 (noted) Rare 112,050-136,950 64,800-79,200 Teak plank (m) 45–55 (noted) Uncommon 15,255-18,645 13,500-16,500 Mahogany plank (m) 270–330 (noted) Rare 314,820-384,780 243,000-297,000 Vecna skull (m) 1 Rare 117,363 6,000 Blurberry Special (m) 1 Very rare 11,631 18 Cheese+tom batta (m) 1 Very rare 426 1 Hazelmere's signet ring (m) 1 Very rare 1,432,268,388 300,000 Brawling gloves (Melee) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Magic) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Ranged) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Agility) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Cooking) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (FM) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Fishing) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Hunter) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Mining) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Prayer) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Smithing) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (Thieving) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Brawling gloves (WC) (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Crystal triskelion fragment 1 (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Crystal triskelion fragment 2 (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable Crystal triskelion fragment 3 (m) 1 Very rare Not sold Not alchemisable

Universal drops

Universal drops are dropped by nearly every monster outside of Daemonheim.

These items are dropped alongside main drops.

	Item		Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Key token		1	Rare	Not sold	Not alchemisable
	Mimic kill token (m)		1	Very rare	5,241	Not alchemisable

Achievements

• Traitorous ( 30) – Defeat Commander Zilyana whilst wearing a full set of Proselyte Armour.
• Sunshine Through The Rain ( 40) – Defeat Hard Mode Commander Zilyana whilst under the effects of her cloud attack and the Sunshine ability.
• Diary of the Gods ( 25) – Find all five God Wars journals
• Keeper of the Faith ( 0) – Obtained a collection of unique drops from Commander Zilyana.
• Zilly Way To Die:
  • Zilly Way To Die I ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/5)
  • Zilly Way To Die II ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/10)
  • Zilly Way To Die III ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/25)
  • Zilly Way To Die IV ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/50)
  • Zilly Way To Die V ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/75)
  • Zilly Way To Die VI ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana. (X/100)
• Zillier Way To Die:
  • Zillier Way To Die I ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/5)
  • Zillier Way To Die II ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/10)
  • Zillier Way To Die III ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/25)
  • Zillier Way To Die IV ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/50)
  • Zillier Way To Die V ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/75)
  • Zillier Way To Die VI ( 5) – Defeat Commander Zilyana in hard mode. (X/100)

Update history

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• patch 4 May 2020 (Update):
  • Hard Mode's runite and gold stone spirits have been replaced with orichalcite and drakolith stone spirits.

• patch 12 February 2018 (Update):
  • Zilyana and K'ril no longer incorrectly state that they can unlock Sacrifice, Devotion and Transfigure on the Beasts interface.

• ninja 26 May 2015 (Update):
  • An off-hand Armadyl crossbow has been added to Commander Zilyana's drop table.

• patch 5 May 2015 (Update):
  • Hardmode Commander Zilyana can no longer be killed from the blood necklace effect.

• patch 5 January 2015 (Update):
  • Various drops within Hard Mode God Wars boss fights now drop in a noted form.

• patch 26 August 2014 (Update):
  • Killing Commander Zilyana in hard mode will now count towards Soul Reaper assignments correctly.

• hidden 14th February 2008 (Update):
  • The safe spot for Commander Zilyana is removed.

Dialogue

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Other transcripts Commander Zilyana speaks in:

• Desperate Times
• Missing, Presumed Death
• Ritual of the Mahjarrat
• Sliske's Endgame
• The World Wakes

Trivia

Concept art of Commander Zilyana.

Older concept art of Zilyana.

• In the Saradomin Strikes Campaign on Armies of Gielinor, it is revealed that at some point during the God Wars, Zilyana was captured by Zamorak, but then escaped.
• Commander Zilyana received several extra buffs on the release of the Triskelion Treasures update. If she is constantly attacked by blood spells, she will become "enraged". Along with the same update, her magical strength was drastically increased, changed her weakness from Water spells to nothing, and had an increased magical defence.
• Zilyana has her own custom special attacks, made by Mod Chris L, because she was the only original God Wars boss not to be fought during The World Wakes. 

• Commander Zilyana features in a flashback during the Ritual of the Mahjarrat quest. She is seen facing K'ril Tsutsaroth in battle. As they battle, K'ril gets the upper hand and blasts Zilyana away, critically injuring her. He takes a final look at her body and departs. Saradomin himself comes to rescue her and takes her to the Fist of Guthix arena, where the Stone of Jas lies, and heals her. She also received a graphical update with the release of this quest.
• Zilyana is one of two icyenes shown in-game to have two sets of wings; one on her back near her shoulder-blades and another on her lower back near her lumbar. The other is Efaritay.
• As of 1 February 2018, the highest kill count for this boss was 42,027 kills for normal mode, and 3,384 for hard mode.
  • This had increased to 45,784 for normal mode, and had not increased for hard mode by 13 December 2018.
• Zilyana uses a unique respawn animation in her hard mode fight, by gracefully dropping down from the ceiling. In normal mode, she simply respawns as normal like the other original generals.