Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rellvs Zilean

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Zilean is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zilean wins with a 64.0% win rate (+28.0%) over Rell based on 25 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Zilean matchup.

Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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 - 36.0% win rateZilean(36.0%)
Rell - 36.0% win rate in this matchup
Rell
36.0% WR
VS
Zilean vs Rell matchup - 64.0% win rate
Zilean
64.0% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Zilean Matchup?

Zilean wins the Rell vs Zilean matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 25
36.0%
Win Rate
64.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.6
377
DMG / min
406
8,601
Gold / game
9,401
99
Heal / min
287
1,457
DMG Mitigated / min
275
1.4
CC / min
1.0
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Rell vs Zilean Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Zilean matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 64.0% win rate compared to Rell's 36.0%, giving Zilean a 28.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rell players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rell leads by 995 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rell 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.

Rell vs Zilean Laning Phase Breakdown

Zilean wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Rell
1.6Zilean
Zilean edges out Rell by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zilean.
Damage
377Rell
406Zilean
Damage output is virtually even between Rell and Zilean, with only 29 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
8,601Rell
9,401Zilean
Zilean generates a commanding 801 more gold per game than Rell. This substantial economic advantage means Zilean consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rell should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Rell
1.0Zilean
Rell provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zilean, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rell coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,557Rell
562Zilean
Rell vastly out-sustains Zilean, healing and mitigating 995 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell 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 Rell Build Against Zilean

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zilean, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Zilean are Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Rell 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 Rell vs Zilean matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell45.5%
Zilean early game win rateZilean54.5%
Late Game
Zilean
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell28.6%
Zilean late game win rateZilean71.4%

Zilean dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Rell. This lopsided early game means Zilean 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Rell. Extended games heavily favor Zilean, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zilean holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Rell players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Rell Runes Against Zilean

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs ZileanResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs ZileanShield Bash - best Rell rune vs ZileanBone Plating - best Rell rune vs ZileanUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Zilean
Inspiration rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs ZileanInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Rell rune vs ZileanCosmic Insight - best Rell rune vs Zilean
16.7% WR

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


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1051.03348,76849.1%43.8%
55.17%870.93749,27859.6%50.0%
54.55%771.03208,41656.1%52.8%
51.43%701.03199,48146.1%54.5%
51.67%601.13298,69848.3%54.8%
50.91%551.13629,43970.8%35.5%
38.89%541.03418,90138.9%38.9%
63.27%490.93608,77957.9%66.7%
39.13%460.93397,87946.1%30.0%
48.89%451.02978,85663.6%34.8%
40.00%450.93888,51429.2%52.4%
40.48%420.93498,73837.5%44.4%
60.00%401.03289,02944.4%72.7%
56.41%390.936610,17158.3%55.6%
42.11%381.04368,86347.1%38.1%
65.79%381.03819,68976.9%60.0%
63.16%380.93839,36675.0%54.5%
55.88%341.03578,37345.8%80.0%
51.52%330.93679,76462.5%41.2%
45.16%311.02948,44358.8%28.6%
51.61%311.03229,36933.3%63.2%
50.00%301.03548,86562.5%35.7%
60.00%301.03898,69456.3%64.3%
71.43%281.03889,51476.9%66.7%
29.63%271.03618,57233.3%25.0%
50.00%261.03768,65850.0%50.0%
36.00%251.03778,60145.5%28.6%
54.17%240.93729,81150.0%57.1%
62.50%240.93879,12064.3%60.0%
47.62%210.93298,88854.5%40.0%
46.67%151.038910,51660.0%40.0%
64.29%140.93658,97450.0%70.0%
61.54%131.34398,99450.0%71.4%
84.62%131.03878,49090.0%66.7%
55.56%91.134810,43450.0%57.1%
75.00%80.93048,93075.0%75.0%
42.86%71.13249,7790.0%60.0%
57.14%71.23608,90275.0%33.3%
42.86%71.342710,60650.0%40.0%
42.86%70.93929,97733.3%50.0%
20.00%50.93988,1460.0%33.3%
40.00%51.42467,61333.3%50.0%
100.00%51.03358,941100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.643711,632100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.134611,1390.0%60.0%
80.00%51.13489,55466.7%100.0%

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Rell vs Zilean - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Zilean in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Rell vs Zilean matchup with a 64.0% win rate compared to Rell's 36.0%, a 28.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rell do against Zilean in the early game?

In the early game, Zilean has the advantage against Rell with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Zilean players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Zilean in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Rell vs Zilean matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Zilean matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Rell with a 64.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Zilean?

The best Rell build against Zilean includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rell runes against Zilean?

The best Rell runes against Zilean use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 16.7% win rate in the Rell vs Zilean matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rell counter Zilean?

No, Rell struggles against Zilean with only a 36.0% win rate. Zilean has the advantage in this matchup. Rell players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zilean's lead.

How do I play Rell against Zilean?

When playing Rell 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.