Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 5
Win Rate 53.5%
Win Rate Change
+2.2%
Pick rate 0.2%
Ban rate 0.7%
Matches 1,457
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Phase Rush
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Precision
Domination
Inspiration
Resolve
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
Tear of the Goddess
Health Potion
Build Order
Glowing Mote
Boots
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Lost Chapter
Fiendish Codex
Archangel's Staff
Aether Wisp
Fiendish Codex
Kindlegem
Cosmic Drive
Completed Items
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Archangel's Staff
Cosmic Drive
Shurelya's Battlesong
Luden's Echo
Horizon Focus
Situational Items
Imperial Mandate
Blackfire Torch
Mejai's Soulstealer
Rabadon's Deathcap
Cryptbloom
Shadowflame
Zhonya's Hourglass

Ability Max Order

70%

202 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
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.
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