Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Zileanvs Rell

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Rell 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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Rell 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.

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Rell - 64.0% win rateRell(64.0%)
Zilean - 64.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
64.0% WR
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Rell vs Zilean matchup - 36.0% win rate
Rell
36.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Rell Matchup?

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

Zilean vs Rell Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Rell 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 players can confidently pick into Rell and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rell 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 Rell 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
1.6Zilean
1.0Rell
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
406Zilean
377Rell
Damage output is virtually even between Zilean and Rell, 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
9,401Zilean
8,601Rell
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
1.0Zilean
1.4Rell
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
562Zilean
1,557Rell
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 Zilean Build Against Rell

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rell, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Rell 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Rell. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zilean vs Rell matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Zilean Runes Against Rell

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs RellSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs RellManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs RellTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs RellWaterwalking - best Zilean rune vs Rell
Inspiration rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs RellInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Zilean rune vs RellTriple Tonic - best Zilean rune vs Rell
60.0% WR

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


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.70%971.53678,66451.0%63.0%
58.44%771.44229,68962.5%55.6%
50.00%561.63628,49750.0%50.0%
60.38%531.43498,79459.1%61.3%
51.02%491.53207,89753.3%47.4%
41.67%481.54179,00236.4%46.1%
60.87%461.83139,27068.8%56.7%
43.18%441.54039,22440.0%45.8%
52.38%421.53738,72442.9%61.9%
60.98%411.53849,90662.5%60.0%
35.90%391.32928,81455.6%19.1%
40.54%371.63759,21146.7%36.4%
48.65%371.43048,73955.0%41.2%
36.11%361.63349,01835.3%36.8%
47.22%361.83539,33128.6%59.1%
46.88%321.43149,10536.4%52.4%
58.06%311.43979,55850.0%63.2%
51.72%291.44178,74642.9%60.0%
58.62%292.046410,43042.9%63.6%
36.00%251.43409,82114.3%44.4%
64.00%251.64069,40154.5%71.4%
54.17%241.62918,90966.7%41.7%
66.67%241.33169,13775.0%58.3%
65.22%231.631610,98133.3%76.5%
59.09%221.34228,93962.5%57.1%
52.38%212.134110,45262.5%46.1%
57.14%212.33648,63650.0%63.6%
45.00%201.33509,16150.0%40.0%
68.42%191.83688,40466.7%71.4%
47.37%191.44017,61150.0%42.9%
40.00%151.43318,88640.0%40.0%
35.71%141.24019,08957.1%14.3%
50.00%121.640211,20875.0%37.5%
50.00%124.550310,67233.3%55.6%
9.09%113.93317,46814.3%0.0%
40.00%101.32727,84633.3%50.0%
30.00%102.753311,9480.0%37.5%
40.00%105.94708,53233.3%50.0%
20.00%102.43039,52250.0%12.5%
33.33%91.74089,3400.0%50.0%
33.33%95.34849,78433.3%33.3%
75.00%82.34559,736100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.63419,07450.0%40.0%
42.86%72.14329,18933.3%50.0%
66.67%64.93749,138100.0%33.3%
50.00%63.249710,8910.0%50.0%
83.33%62.444610,405100.0%75.0%
83.33%64.951511,038100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.14157,89560.0%0.0%
60.00%51.441010,41950.0%66.7%
20.00%55.34956,6700.0%100.0%
60.00%55.14589,18666.7%50.0%
80.00%56.058611,800100.0%75.0%
80.00%56.060113,4660.0%80.0%
20.00%57.164911,07250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.35869,56666.7%50.0%

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Zilean vs Rell - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Rell in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Rell 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 Zilean do against Rell 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 Zilean do against Rell in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Rell 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 Zilean vs Rell 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 Zilean build against Rell?

The best Zilean build against Rell includes Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Rell?

The best Zilean runes against Rell use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Zilean vs Rell matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zilean counter Rell?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Rell with a 64.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Rell in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zilean against Rell?

When playing Zilean against Rell, 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.