Morganavs Zilean
Morgana vs Zilean is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zilean wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.1%) over Morgana based on 47 games. Morgana wins the early laning phase while Zilean scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Morgana vs Zilean matchup.
Morgana Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Morgana performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Morgana vs Zilean Matchup?
Morgana vs Zilean Matchup Summary
The Morgana vs Zilean matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 47 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Morgana's 40.4%, giving Zilean a 19.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Morgana controls the early laning stage, but Zilean outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Morgana needs to press advantages before Zilean reaches their power spikes, while Zilean should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Morgana leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean has a strong advantage in this matchup. Morgana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zilean overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Morgana vs Zilean Laning Phase Breakdown
Morgana is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Morgana holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Morgana Build Against Zilean
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zilean, providing the mobility and stats Morgana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Morgana against Zilean are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Morgana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Morgana the best chance to compete against Zilean. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Morgana vs Zilean matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Morgana61.9%
Zilean38.1%Morgana23.1%Zilean76.9%Morgana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.9% win rate — a 23.8 percentage point lead over Zilean. This lopsided early game means Morgana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zilean is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 76.9% win rate — 53.8 points above Morgana. Extended games heavily favor Zilean, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Morgana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zilean reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zilean survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Morgana Runes Against Zilean
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Morgana the best tools to compete against Zilean in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Morgana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Morgana's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.66% | 372 | 1.8 | 563 | 9,011 | 50.3% | 47.5% | |
| 49.29% | 353 | 1.9 | 553 | 9,520 | 47.8% | 50.2% | |
| 53.67% | 218 | 1.6 | 592 | 9,189 | 45.0% | 61.0% | |
| 54.81% | 208 | 1.7 | 604 | 9,267 | 63.3% | 49.6% | |
| 53.06% | 147 | 1.7 | 622 | 9,776 | 53.9% | 52.6% | |
| 51.41% | 142 | 1.8 | 594 | 9,699 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 136 | 1.8 | 584 | 9,005 | 59.3% | 42.9% | |
| 40.46% | 131 | 1.7 | 529 | 9,146 | 47.1% | 36.3% | |
| 56.90% | 116 | 1.8 | 624 | 10,433 | 55.3% | 57.7% | |
| 43.52% | 108 | 1.7 | 602 | 9,228 | 40.9% | 45.3% | |
| 43.52% | 108 | 2.0 | 613 | 10,042 | 38.9% | 45.8% | |
| 57.94% | 107 | 2.1 | 601 | 10,028 | 48.6% | 62.5% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 1.7 | 546 | 9,283 | 64.1% | 45.3% | |
| 60.61% | 99 | 1.9 | 677 | 10,119 | 62.2% | 59.7% | |
| 44.58% | 83 | 1.7 | 578 | 9,090 | 46.1% | 43.9% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 1.8 | 613 | 9,764 | 48.3% | 51.9% | |
| 40.24% | 82 | 1.9 | 567 | 9,217 | 42.4% | 38.8% | |
| 47.50% | 80 | 1.7 | 546 | 9,099 | 48.1% | 47.2% | |
| 39.74% | 78 | 2.2 | 587 | 9,744 | 46.1% | 36.5% | |
| 58.67% | 75 | 1.7 | 524 | 9,402 | 40.9% | 66.0% | |
| 59.09% | 66 | 1.9 | 694 | 9,205 | 62.1% | 56.8% | |
| 39.39% | 66 | 1.8 | 684 | 9,869 | 47.8% | 34.9% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 1.5 | 558 | 8,505 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 1.5 | 613 | 10,241 | 61.1% | 51.3% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 1.7 | 518 | 9,231 | 52.2% | 37.9% | |
| 40.43% | 47 | 1.6 | 580 | 8,695 | 61.9% | 23.1% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 2.0 | 620 | 9,877 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 1.7 | 559 | 9,059 | 45.5% | 56.5% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 1.7 | 590 | 9,258 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.6 | 570 | 10,136 | 41.7% | 45.8% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.4 | 584 | 9,455 | 37.5% | 35.7% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 4.6 | 809 | 13,263 | 66.7% | 63.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.6 | 586 | 9,362 | 53.9% | 40.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.3 | 754 | 10,478 | 46.1% | 57.9% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.3 | 687 | 10,099 | 60.0% | 52.4% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.6 | 553 | 9,764 | 25.0% | 65.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 4.2 | 767 | 8,958 | 43.8% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 2.1 | 583 | 9,208 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 2.4 | 617 | 9,429 | 66.7% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.7 | 645 | 9,266 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.7 | 632 | 9,005 | 70.0% | 38.9% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 4.7 | 830 | 12,091 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.5 | 560 | 9,767 | 55.6% | 64.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 3.3 | 746 | 10,506 | 72.7% | 46.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 3.2 | 699 | 10,794 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.9 | 589 | 10,183 | 57.1% | 43.8% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.1 | 615 | 10,385 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 4.5 | 825 | 11,253 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.6 | 745 | 9,882 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.7 | 618 | 9,810 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 4.2 | 620 | 11,416 | 71.4% | 63.6% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 3.7 | 766 | 10,929 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.1 | 779 | 11,025 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 3.8 | 561 | 10,392 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.0 | 621 | 9,880 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 602 | 11,278 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 3.8 | 705 | 9,203 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 684 | 13,757 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.4 | 655 | 10,474 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 842 | 9,364 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 701 | 10,025 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.0 | 749 | 11,176 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 761 | 11,894 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.7 | 666 | 11,224 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.9 | 651 | 10,336 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.8 | 693 | 10,472 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 834 | 11,991 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 839 | 9,711 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 762 | 11,384 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.7 | 758 | 12,061 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 589 | 11,322 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 727 | 8,886 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 676 | 11,567 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 653 | 8,065 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.4 | 624 | 8,254 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 731 | 10,184 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 862 | 11,975 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.4 | 996 | 12,583 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 634 | 10,996 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 555 | 10,590 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.9 | 721 | 8,402 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 697 | 13,169 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.3 | 710 | 10,293 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 954 | 11,776 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.2 | 761 | 14,145 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 633 | 12,046 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 862 | 11,748 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.3 | 788 | 9,001 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 754 | 11,496 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 863 | 12,273 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.3 | 784 | 9,823 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 719 | 12,284 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 874 | 11,971 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 670 | 6,362 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 676 | 8,786 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 768 | 11,635 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 674 | 12,198 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Morgana vs Zilean - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Morgana do against Zilean in League of Legends?
Zilean wins the Morgana vs Zilean matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to Morgana's 40.4%, a 19.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 47 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Morgana do against Zilean in the early game?
In the early game, Morgana has the advantage against Zilean with a 61.9% win rate versus 38.1%. Morgana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Morgana do against Zilean in the late game?
In the late game, Zilean takes over the Morgana vs Zilean matchup with a 76.9% win rate compared to 23.1%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Morgana vs Zilean matchup?
Zilean wins the matchup against Morgana with a 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 19.1 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 47 games analyzed.
What is the best Morgana build against Zilean?
The best Morgana build against Zilean includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Morgana runes against Zilean?
The best Morgana runes against Zilean use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Morgana vs Zilean matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Morgana counter Zilean?
No, Morgana struggles against Zilean with only a 40.4% win rate. Zilean has the advantage in this matchup. Morgana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zilean's lead.
How do I play Morgana against Zilean?
When playing Morgana against Zilean, play cautiously and avoid Zilean's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zilean has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.