Ornn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Ornnvs Zilean

ATank
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ornn vs Zilean is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ornn based on 5 games. Ornn wins the early laning phase while Zilean scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ornn vs Zilean matchup.

Ornn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ornn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Zilean - 40.0% win rateZilean(40.0%)
Ornn - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ornn
40.0% WR
VS
Zilean vs Ornn matchup - 60.0% win rate
Zilean
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ornn vs Zilean Matchup?

Zilean wins the Ornn vs Zilean matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.2
CS / min
4.3
453
DMG / min
476
10,128
Gold / game
9,727
164
Heal / min
251
1,691
DMG Mitigated / min
477
1.0
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ornn vs Zilean Matchup Summary

The Ornn vs Zilean matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ornn's 40.0%, giving Zilean a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ornn controls the early laning stage, but Zilean outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ornn 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 sustain, where Ornn leads by 1,127 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ornn 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.

Ornn vs Zilean Laning Phase Breakdown

Ornn wins the laning phase against Zilean in League of Legends

Ornn is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ornn holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.2Ornn
4.3Zilean
Ornn and Zilean farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
453Ornn
476Zilean
Damage output is virtually even between Ornn and Zilean, with only 23 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,128Ornn
9,727Zilean
Ornn earns 401 more gold per game than Zilean, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ornn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Ornn
1.0Zilean
Both Ornn and Zilean provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,855Ornn
728Zilean
Ornn vastly out-sustains Zilean, healing and mitigating 1,127 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zilean is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zilean, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ornn Build Against Zilean

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zilean, providing the mobility and stats Ornn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ornn against Zilean are Hollow Radiance, Fimbulwinter and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Ornn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ornn vs Zilean matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ornn early game win rateOrnn50.0%
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ornn late game win rateOrnn33.3%
Zilean late game win rateZilean66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ornn and Zilean, with Ornn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Zilean is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ornn. Extended games heavily favor Zilean, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ornn has the edge early, but Zilean gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ornn Runes Against Zilean

Inspiration rune tree - Ornn primary runes vs ZileanInspiration
First Strike - best Ornn rune vs ZileanHextech Flashtraption - best Ornn rune vs ZileanBiscuit Delivery - best Ornn rune vs ZileanCosmic Insight - best Ornn rune vs Zilean
Resolve rune tree - Ornn secondary runes vs ZileanResolve
Overgrowth - best Ornn rune vs ZileanBone Plating - best Ornn rune vs Zilean
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Resolve rune setup gives Ornn the best tools to compete against Zilean in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ornn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ornn'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 Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ornn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.50%2005.960810,94146.6%44.9%
51.60%1886.266110,24442.3%58.2%
55.03%1695.767210,02146.4%61.0%
55.48%1465.86559,93646.5%64.0%
53.47%1445.77709,90454.8%52.1%
51.89%1066.480410,98653.3%50.8%
60.00%1056.468210,57868.9%53.3%
48.04%1025.865210,06643.5%51.8%
54.90%1026.373810,64956.6%53.1%
45.92%986.01,04511,16550.0%44.1%
48.94%946.269410,75347.5%50.0%
44.09%936.25859,96942.0%46.5%
52.17%925.872910,05347.6%56.0%
40.66%915.57299,03540.0%41.7%
48.84%866.092711,68139.1%52.4%
55.00%806.174810,75943.8%62.5%
48.00%756.167510,80744.8%50.0%
52.70%745.758910,63137.5%64.3%
56.76%746.394711,23744.4%63.8%
60.87%696.073110,92766.7%57.1%
47.76%676.462910,75041.9%52.8%
53.13%646.172510,47544.4%59.5%
53.13%645.874710,34250.0%55.6%
46.88%645.768111,11648.3%45.7%
43.75%646.070510,62226.9%55.3%
48.39%625.87839,94136.4%62.1%
43.55%625.862010,22929.6%54.3%
50.00%625.867410,46043.5%53.9%
53.23%626.06379,02946.7%59.4%
46.67%606.469711,28745.8%47.2%
53.57%566.081410,45648.0%58.1%
59.62%526.165011,31847.8%69.0%
53.85%526.168610,48937.5%67.9%
48.98%496.065110,80940.9%55.6%
60.42%485.895311,03844.4%70.0%
50.00%485.97219,62744.8%57.9%
45.45%446.081510,45744.4%46.1%
62.79%436.367910,90054.5%71.4%
46.15%395.364810,04642.1%50.0%
59.46%376.071410,32040.0%82.3%
53.13%325.665010,68769.2%42.1%
56.67%306.363211,58563.6%52.6%
46.67%305.68109,52823.1%64.7%
62.07%296.360110,93050.0%66.7%
48.00%256.382710,44850.0%46.7%
65.22%236.063510,38463.6%66.7%
50.00%225.35789,65833.3%61.5%
63.64%226.065210,18254.5%72.7%
47.62%214.97079,67222.2%66.7%
33.33%214.858411,34830.0%36.4%
60.00%205.170910,12877.8%45.5%
60.00%205.961211,46066.7%54.5%
70.59%176.17439,18277.8%62.5%
58.82%176.061610,72566.7%50.0%
58.82%175.769511,6830.0%66.7%
37.50%161.945410,78850.0%30.0%
53.33%155.27499,95050.0%55.6%
46.67%156.166410,15550.0%42.9%
42.86%145.85259,52128.6%57.1%
46.15%136.657510,69362.5%20.0%
72.73%114.258711,37050.0%85.7%
54.55%114.970312,4480.0%75.0%
50.00%104.474110,46966.7%42.9%
40.00%102.548710,09033.3%42.9%
70.00%104.773212,09350.0%83.3%
44.44%96.165011,945100.0%28.6%
37.50%83.363112,2520.0%50.0%
50.00%85.469610,33425.0%75.0%
37.50%85.675110,83550.0%25.0%
50.00%87.355210,50925.0%75.0%
75.00%85.45549,786100.0%60.0%
50.00%86.272010,47975.0%25.0%
62.50%86.663110,58650.0%75.0%
50.00%86.957311,0210.0%66.7%
57.14%72.252010,82966.7%50.0%
42.86%73.253610,1300.0%60.0%
57.14%75.259110,43050.0%66.7%
28.57%72.55507,81840.0%0.0%
42.86%72.749510,21433.3%50.0%
57.14%76.31,09811,63633.3%75.0%
71.43%76.270510,38560.0%100.0%
71.43%74.356310,11275.0%66.7%
50.00%63.95649,34166.7%33.3%
50.00%66.61,01711,18766.7%33.3%
83.33%66.454512,235100.0%75.0%
66.67%66.188211,512100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.842511,0080.0%50.0%
50.00%63.781710,208100.0%0.0%
83.33%65.885014,11450.0%100.0%
33.33%65.652910,5800.0%66.7%
40.00%54.245310,12850.0%33.3%
100.00%52.24229,841100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.559811,6930.0%100.0%
40.00%54.971611,1970.0%50.0%
40.00%55.884510,838100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.655710,4700.0%25.0%
80.00%55.262511,500100.0%75.0%
20.00%53.37258,1110.0%50.0%
40.00%55.76689,06550.0%33.3%
40.00%54.86409,55150.0%33.3%
100.00%54.962611,977100.0%100.0%

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Ornn vs Zilean - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ornn do against Zilean in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Ornn vs Zilean matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ornn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ornn do against Zilean in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Zilean with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ornn do against Zilean in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Ornn vs Zilean matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ornn vs Zilean matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Ornn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ornn build against Zilean?

The best Ornn build against Zilean includes Hollow Radiance, Fimbulwinter, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ornn runes against Zilean?

The best Ornn runes against Zilean use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ornn vs Zilean matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ornn counter Zilean?

No, Ornn struggles against Zilean with only a 40.0% win rate. Zilean has the advantage in this matchup. Ornn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zilean's lead.

How do I play Ornn against Zilean?

When playing Ornn 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.