Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Zileanvs Trundle

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Trundle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Trundle 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 Trundle 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
Trundle - 60.0% win rateTrundle(60.0%)
Zilean - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
60.0% WR
VS
Trundle vs Zilean matchup - 40.0% win rate
Trundle
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Trundle Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Trundle matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.9
CS / min
4.1
477
DMG / min
534
10,192
Gold / game
11,619
230
Heal / min
459
316
DMG Mitigated / min
1,091
1.0
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Zilean vs Trundle Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Trundle 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 Trundle's 40.0%, giving Zilean a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Trundle players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Trundle leads by 1,003 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Trundle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Trundle 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 Trundle Laning Phase Breakdown

Trundle wins the laning phase against Zilean in League of Legends

Trundle is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Trundle holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.9Zilean
4.1Trundle
Zilean and Trundle farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
477Zilean
534Trundle
Trundle deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Zilean. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zilean choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Trundle's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,192Zilean
11,619Trundle
Trundle generates a commanding 1,427 more gold per game than Zilean. This substantial economic advantage means Trundle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zilean should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Zilean
1.0Trundle
Both Zilean and Trundle 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
546Zilean
1,550Trundle
Trundle vastly out-sustains Zilean, healing and mitigating 1,003 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Trundle 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 Trundle

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Trundle, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Trundle are Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass and Banshee's Veil. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Trundle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zilean vs Trundle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Trundle early game win rateTrundle50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean66.7%
Trundle late game win rateTrundle33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zilean and Trundle, 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Trundle. 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. Trundle players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zilean Runes Against Trundle

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs TrundleSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Zilean rune vs TrundleManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs TrundleTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs TrundleScorch - best Zilean rune vs Trundle
Inspiration rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs TrundleInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Zilean rune vs TrundleTriple Tonic - best Zilean rune vs Trundle
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Zilean to press their advantage against Trundle, 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
46.98%1491.63558,79447.1%46.8%
45.89%1461.53518,61154.0%39.8%
56.39%1331.54119,00052.8%58.8%
48.76%1211.83579,01647.9%49.3%
50.53%951.64109,17353.7%48.1%
50.00%921.43849,25150.0%50.0%
54.35%921.53468,64153.7%54.9%
57.32%821.42918,44354.3%59.6%
43.75%801.63569,06937.5%47.9%
49.37%791.53768,71752.5%46.1%
52.00%751.53838,59058.8%46.3%
52.05%731.63938,91248.4%54.8%
53.45%581.63719,17355.0%52.6%
38.60%572.33898,87632.0%43.8%
60.71%561.53138,86753.6%67.9%
44.23%521.53288,31941.4%47.8%
54.90%511.23438,23851.9%58.3%
56.00%501.53598,90652.6%58.1%
35.42%481.74769,07842.9%29.6%
51.06%471.83878,96647.6%53.9%
65.22%461.63479,35061.1%67.9%
67.39%461.94669,34075.0%61.5%
37.50%401.44108,88743.8%33.3%
50.00%381.73828,13763.2%36.8%
63.89%361.640210,16181.8%56.0%
66.67%362.33818,44065.0%68.8%
71.43%351.43388,67873.3%70.0%
38.71%311.43588,02637.5%40.0%
43.33%301.43118,33933.3%53.3%
44.00%254.249610,28940.0%46.7%
45.45%221.53538,87742.9%50.0%
55.00%201.53918,82960.0%50.0%
50.00%182.03998,71542.9%54.5%
38.89%182.23949,90337.5%40.0%
70.59%173.23678,40275.0%66.7%
40.00%152.34049,34033.3%44.4%
53.33%151.93839,05860.0%50.0%
57.14%141.23878,06883.3%37.5%
57.14%145.144310,25950.0%62.5%
38.46%133.14299,71940.0%37.5%
66.67%121.64309,33875.0%62.5%
58.33%123.246910,62833.3%66.7%
50.00%122.139110,41050.0%50.0%
54.55%112.33948,72460.0%50.0%
50.00%101.43718,44240.0%60.0%
22.22%95.93917,2790.0%50.0%
25.00%83.44299,1290.0%33.3%
62.50%81.53058,902100.0%40.0%
75.00%85.363013,444100.0%66.7%
50.00%86.058610,80533.3%60.0%
85.71%75.554011,3410.0%100.0%
71.43%74.654711,9040.0%83.3%
57.14%74.84758,85360.0%50.0%
57.14%73.34319,57433.3%75.0%
28.57%71.23528,31650.0%20.0%
57.14%71.843411,34650.0%60.0%
71.43%75.254410,28933.3%100.0%
71.43%76.14589,72260.0%100.0%
50.00%64.551710,86350.0%50.0%
33.33%62.63118,47466.7%0.0%
50.00%65.84519,43275.0%0.0%
50.00%64.05808,675100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.95588,47966.7%66.7%
50.00%65.23229,70633.3%66.7%
50.00%65.97227,76933.3%66.7%
50.00%64.04097,98666.7%33.3%
66.67%63.84219,85050.0%75.0%
66.67%64.03438,52760.0%100.0%
50.00%63.146511,2090.0%60.0%
80.00%55.657211,798100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.859910,7930.0%33.3%
40.00%51.43217,82933.3%50.0%
60.00%53.947710,19250.0%66.7%
60.00%52.539910,68750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.54999,99833.3%100.0%
80.00%55.563710,932100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.95029,5540.0%25.0%
80.00%55.362311,753100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.43439,08633.3%100.0%
80.00%53.03979,56866.7%100.0%
40.00%52.53768,5150.0%100.0%
20.00%55.863512,25150.0%0.0%

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Zilean vs Trundle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Trundle in League of Legends?

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

How does Zilean do against Trundle in the early game?

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

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Trundle 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 Zilean vs Trundle matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Trundle 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 Zilean build against Trundle?

The best Zilean build against Trundle includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil 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 Trundle?

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

Does Zilean counter Trundle?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Trundle with a 60.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Trundle in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Zilean against Trundle?

When playing Zilean against Trundle, 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.