Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.9%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Zileanvs Braum

SSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Braum is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zilean wins with a 61.8% win rate (+23.5%) over Braum based on 34 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Braum matchup.

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Zilean Matchup Breakdown

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

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Zilean - 61.8% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
61.8% WR
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Braum vs Zilean matchup - 38.2% win rate
Braum
38.2% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Braum Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Braum matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 34
61.8%
Win Rate
38.2%
1.4
CS / min
0.9
379
DMG / min
287
8,816
Gold / game
8,226
288
Heal / min
178
358
DMG Mitigated / min
1,065
1.0
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Zilean vs Braum Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Braum matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 61.8% win rate compared to Braum's 38.2%, giving Zilean a 23.5 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Braum players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Braum leads by 597 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Braum and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Braum away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zilean vs Braum Laning Phase Breakdown

Zilean wins the laning phase against Braum in League of Legends

Zilean is favored during the laning phase against Braum, 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
1.4Zilean
0.9Braum
Zilean edges out Braum by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zilean.
Damage
379Zilean
287Braum
Zilean heavily out-damages Braum by 93 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Braum should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zilean's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,816Zilean
8,226Braum
Zilean earns 590 more gold per game than Braum, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zilean slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Zilean
1.3Braum
Both Zilean and Braum provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
647Zilean
1,244Braum
Braum vastly out-sustains Zilean, healing and mitigating 597 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Braum 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 Zilean Build Against Braum

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Braum, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Braum are Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Zilean an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Braum. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zilean vs Braum matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Braum early game win rateBraum50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean70.0%
Braum late game win rateBraum30.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zilean and Braum, with Zilean 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Braum. 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. Braum players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zilean Runes Against Braum

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs BraumSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs BraumManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs BraumTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs BraumWaterwalking - best Zilean rune vs Braum
Domination rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs BraumDomination
Cheap Shot - best Zilean rune vs BraumRelentless Hunter - best Zilean rune vs Braum
80.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Zilean to press their advantage against Braum, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zilean matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.70%1151.63728,70357.8%42.9%
51.02%981.53748,66252.3%50.0%
56.96%791.93679,09350.0%61.7%
50.00%761.53688,75754.8%46.7%
43.66%711.43769,13644.4%43.2%
40.58%691.43868,78435.3%45.7%
47.76%671.64158,92451.7%44.7%
48.15%541.54129,09347.8%48.4%
42.86%491.63588,89845.5%40.7%
51.06%471.33539,31541.2%56.7%
38.30%472.144510,02237.5%38.7%
41.30%461.63399,10533.3%46.4%
47.62%421.841610,52150.0%46.9%
47.62%421.83498,49950.0%45.5%
42.86%421.64019,20033.3%50.0%
52.50%402.04368,07850.0%55.6%
55.56%361.53468,62368.4%41.2%
70.59%341.33589,26461.5%76.2%
61.76%341.43798,81650.0%70.0%
51.52%331.53149,56045.5%54.5%
50.00%321.63319,83533.3%60.0%
46.67%302.33427,28852.9%38.5%
60.71%281.94308,98750.0%68.8%
64.29%281.33098,46781.3%41.7%
50.00%261.73038,54060.0%43.8%
57.69%262.54299,58250.0%62.5%
46.15%261.33657,62842.9%50.0%
45.83%241.43329,30960.0%35.7%
22.73%222.04158,76025.0%21.4%
63.64%221.53529,88161.5%66.7%
42.11%191.43959,9700.0%53.3%
61.11%181.83269,70071.4%54.5%
33.33%151.63278,12533.3%33.3%
46.15%132.23789,06960.0%37.5%
53.85%133.746010,47760.0%50.0%
30.77%131.42828,39040.0%25.0%
36.36%112.63569,77233.3%37.5%
60.00%101.32998,61960.0%60.0%
70.00%102.93469,82980.0%60.0%
33.33%93.15047,91720.0%50.0%
66.67%91.53098,63050.0%80.0%
55.56%93.04399,61760.0%50.0%
55.56%93.655911,842100.0%42.9%
75.00%85.147211,139100.0%71.4%
75.00%85.16166,63560.0%100.0%
62.50%81.54549,13850.0%75.0%
37.50%83.83579,75366.7%20.0%
71.43%73.145511,09866.7%75.0%
42.86%75.352410,97966.7%25.0%
66.67%64.35939,01260.0%100.0%
16.67%61.33448,6400.0%20.0%
50.00%61.03258,44066.7%33.3%
83.33%64.945611,16950.0%100.0%
80.00%55.640611,1010.0%80.0%
40.00%55.93247,99733.3%50.0%
80.00%52.85589,70966.7%100.0%
80.00%56.347410,37866.7%100.0%
40.00%55.447511,3820.0%40.0%
40.00%56.151611,09450.0%33.3%
60.00%55.846610,147100.0%0.0%
40.00%52.53307,7950.0%50.0%
40.00%56.466111,301100.0%25.0%
100.00%56.547110,418100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.24519,604100.0%33.3%

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Zilean vs Braum - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Braum in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Braum matchup with a 61.8% win rate compared to Braum's 38.2%, a 23.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Zilean do against Braum in the early game?

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

How does Zilean do against Braum in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Braum matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zilean vs Braum matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Braum with a 61.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 23.5 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Braum?

The best Zilean build against Braum includes Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zilean runes against Braum?

The best Zilean runes against Braum use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Zilean vs Braum matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zilean counter Braum?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Braum with a 61.8% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Braum in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Zilean against Braum?

When playing Zilean against Braum, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.