Patch: 26.8
Patch: 26.8
Tier Tier 2
Win Rate 51.7%
Win Rate Change
+0.1%
Pick rate 1.3%
Ban rate 0.7%
Matches 22,513
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.8
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Build Order
Glowing Mote
Boots
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Aether Wisp
Bandleglass Mirror
Shurelya's Battlesong
Solstice Sleigh
Completed Items
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Shurelya's Battlesong
Solstice Sleigh
Bandlepipes
Locket of the Iron Solari
Frozen Heart
Situational Items
Knight's Vow
Mikael's Blessing
Redemption
Imperial Mandate
Trailblazer
Randuin's Omen
Abyssal Mask

Ability Max Order

80%

54 games

Time Bomb Q
Time Warp E
Rewind W
Time In A Bottle
Time Bomb
Rewind
Time Warp
Chronoshift
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
13%
82%

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.
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