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Zilean Counters

Zilean

Zilean, the Chronokeeper

Who beats Zilean in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Support
  • Support
  • Mage
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 335 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Zilean

These champions have the tools to beat Zilean.

  1. Brand
    Brand

    Brand's burn outdamages Zilean's bombs from range.

  2. Zyra
    Zyra

    Zyra's plants poke Zilean from range.

  3. Karma
    Karma

    Karma outpokes Zilean from range.

Worst picks against Zilean

Zilean usually wins these matchups.

  1. Alistar
    Alistar

    Time Warp slows Alistar's engage and Chronoshift revives his target.

  2. Rakan
    Rakan

    Time Warp slows Rakan's engage and Chronoshift revives his target.

  3. Rell
    Rell

    Time Warp slows Rell's engage and Chronoshift revives her target.

How to counter Zilean

  1. Avoid letting two bombs land on you: the second stuns.

  2. Watch for Chronoshift, which revives his ally.

  3. Engage on him with crowd control; he has no escape.

  4. Dodge Time Bomb when it lands near you.

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Brand, Zyra and Karma are strong picks against Zilean. Brand's burn outdamages Zilean's bombs from range.
Zilean usually has the advantage against Alistar, Rakan and Rell, so avoid those picks when Zilean is likely in the support.
Avoid letting two bombs land on you: the second stuns. Watch for Chronoshift, which revives his ally.
Zilean has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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