Zilean Build Guide - Runes, Items, and Stats Patch 26.5 - Blitz.gg

Tier

Win Rate

Win Rate Change

Pick rate

Ban rate

Matches

Playstyle Builds

Pro Builds

Patch: 26.5

Runes

Electrocute

Dark Harvest

Hail of Blades

Summoner Spells

Items

Starting Items

Build Order

Completed Items

Situational Items

Ability Max Order

50%

4 games

Q

E

W

1

Q

2

W

3

E

4

Q

5

Q

6

R

7

Q

8

E

9

Q

10

E

11

E

12

R

13

E

14

W

15

W

16

W

17

R

18

W

Damage Breakdown

9%

89%

Key Insights

If Zilean successfully channels
P
, he gains the same amount of XP.
Q
instantly detonates and stuns enemies if another one hits the same unit.
Q
reveals the affected area as well as struck enemies for 6 seconds.
R
's effect lasts for 5 seconds.

Strengths

Excels against immobile champions and enabling his teammates.
For mid, he excels with items that enhance his ability power, cooldown reduction, and utility.
For support, he excels with items that boost his utility, cooldown reduction, and support capabilities.
Q
doubles as a zoning tool to block enemies off from areas.
With enough Ability Haste, he can land a third
Q
to chain-CC two stuns.

Weaknesses

Has a weaker early game.
If
R
is used too early, enemies will typically wait it out and kill the target after.
Q
will naturally push the wave during trades, leaving his wave in bad spots.

Similar Champions

A few champions that are similar playstyle to Zilean.