Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Zileanvs Ivern

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zilean wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Ivern based on 5 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 Ivern matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Ivern - 80.0% win rateIvern(80.0%)
Zilean - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
80.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Zilean matchup - 20.0% win rate
Ivern
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Ivern Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
326
DMG / min
317
9,575
Gold / game
8,904
326
Heal / min
134
275
DMG Mitigated / min
482
0.9
CC / min
1.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zilean vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 20.0%, giving Zilean a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ivern players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Ivern and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Zilean wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Zilean is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, 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
1.2Zilean
0.9Ivern
Zilean edges out Ivern by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zilean.
Damage
326Zilean
317Ivern
Damage output is virtually even between Zilean and Ivern, with only 9 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
9,575Zilean
8,904Ivern
Zilean earns 670 more gold per game than Ivern, 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
0.9Zilean
1.7Ivern
Ivern provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zilean, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
601Zilean
615Ivern
Zilean and Ivern have comparable sustain profiles, with only 15 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Zilean Build Against Ivern

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Ivern are Bandlepipes, Elixir of Force and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Zilean 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 Zilean vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean100.0%
Ivern late game win rateIvern0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zilean and Ivern, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ivern. 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. Ivern players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zilean Runes Against Ivern

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs IvernSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs IvernManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs IvernTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs IvernGathering Storm - best Zilean rune vs Ivern
Domination rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs IvernDomination
Cheap Shot - best Zilean rune vs IvernUltimate Hunter - best Zilean rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

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


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.13%1601.63738,86547.3%48.8%
41.74%1151.53618,72651.1%35.3%
50.47%1071.63828,57751.0%50.0%
53.47%1011.93539,43848.5%55.9%
42.17%831.63958,97936.8%46.7%
55.70%791.63878,28053.3%58.8%
56.00%751.83939,24458.1%54.5%
60.27%731.63749,79570.4%54.4%
57.35%681.53218,10861.8%52.9%
50.00%661.53729,08937.5%57.1%
47.54%611.53668,37046.4%48.5%
56.36%551.83849,24154.5%57.6%
52.73%551.33459,10944.0%60.0%
61.22%491.73269,07155.0%65.5%
45.83%481.53117,82044.4%47.6%
64.58%481.63748,90156.3%68.8%
47.83%461.73808,16251.9%42.1%
43.18%442.03908,55339.1%47.6%
54.76%421.63269,27255.0%54.5%
38.10%421.54158,48343.5%31.6%
45.24%421.74819,31060.0%37.0%
63.41%411.63739,46258.8%66.7%
48.78%411.73699,41053.9%46.4%
42.50%401.83858,39647.1%39.1%
54.05%371.84159,72660.0%51.9%
51.61%311.73628,67221.4%76.5%
40.74%272.23709,11741.7%40.0%
44.44%271.43478,56535.3%60.0%
58.33%242.03838,82754.5%61.5%
59.09%221.33098,53150.0%70.0%
54.55%221.63979,16157.1%53.3%
50.00%201.63919,65325.0%66.7%
38.89%183.34459,95042.9%36.4%
41.18%171.54308,66916.7%54.5%
31.25%162.43678,40714.3%44.4%
53.33%153.43708,44337.5%71.4%
80.00%155.542510,96983.3%77.8%
53.85%135.965610,23660.0%50.0%
58.33%122.839610,58250.0%62.5%
41.67%122.03959,07733.3%50.0%
58.33%121.53378,56380.0%42.9%
66.67%123.24099,61557.1%80.0%
36.36%112.13679,04240.0%33.3%
45.45%112.94359,42350.0%42.9%
40.00%102.94518,5850.0%66.7%
60.00%103.53999,98860.0%60.0%
55.56%92.83839,63733.3%66.7%
77.78%95.64829,27850.0%100.0%
50.00%81.44208,61966.7%40.0%
25.00%86.24689,44816.7%50.0%
62.50%83.441710,39866.7%60.0%
57.14%75.56658,14650.0%66.7%
85.71%71.65609,66150.0%100.0%
85.71%73.46309,02066.7%100.0%
42.86%72.73447,96633.3%50.0%
42.86%72.142210,1510.0%50.0%
33.33%65.04407,66233.3%33.3%
83.33%65.350211,292100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.04057,7730.0%50.0%
50.00%61.33628,11975.0%0.0%
66.67%62.846412,137100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.94658,18260.0%0.0%
50.00%65.556210,21050.0%50.0%
60.00%53.744512,75550.0%66.7%
40.00%53.343110,808100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.383713,491100.0%33.3%
60.00%54.86429,34166.7%50.0%
60.00%53.947710,225100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.54109,11850.0%33.3%
80.00%51.23269,57550.0%100.0%

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Zilean vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Ivern matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Zilean do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Zilean has the advantage against Ivern 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Ivern matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zilean vs Ivern matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Ivern with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Ivern?

The best Zilean build against Ivern includes Bandlepipes, Elixir of Force, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zilean runes against Ivern?

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

Does Zilean counter Ivern?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Ivern with a 80.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Ivern in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Zilean against Ivern?

When playing Zilean against Ivern, 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.