
Zileanthe Chronokeeper
Once a powerful Icathian mage, Zilean became obsessed with the passage of time after witnessing his homeland's destruction by the Void. Unable to spare even a minute to grieve the catastrophic loss, he called upon ancient temporal magic to divine all possible outcomes. Having become functionally immortal, Zilean now drifts through the past, present, and future, bending and warping the flow of time around him, always searching for that elusive moment that will turn back the clock and undo Icathia's destruction.
Patch 26.4 Zilean Changes
Quick overview of Zilean's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zilean's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, using Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Zilean performs well against Rakan, Brand, Nautilus but struggles against Maokai, Soraka, Janna.
- Zilean's Top Build
- Zilean's Best Runes
- Zilean's Top Matchups
- Zilean's Counters
Zilean's base statistics in League of Legends. Zilean has 574 base health, 52 attack damage, 24 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Zilean's stats is crucial for maximizing Zilean's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Zilean's stats against other champions to see how Zilean ranks.
AP:0
AD:52(3 per level)
AS:0(2.13 per level)
Crit %:0%
Mana:452(50 per level)
Mana Regen:11(0.8 per level)
Health:574(96 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.5 per level)
Armor:24(5 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Zilean Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Zilean Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.79% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.15% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Zilean Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Zilean ranks in the 68.6 percentile for early game strength, 73.3 percentile for late game scaling, 14.3 percentile for objective control, 52.5 percentile for support strength, 30.2 percentile for creep farming, and 9.9 percentile for damage output.
Zilean maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (49.5%) to Diamond (49.4%). This stability, with only a 0.2% variance, indicates that Zilean has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Zilean's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (49.5%), Bronze (59.0%), Silver (47.8%), Gold (52.7%), Platinum (50.7%)) shows that Zilean provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Zilean a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Zilean's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Zilean knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Zilean
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.67%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Rakan and Brand
- Optimal rune setup achieves 70.6% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Maokai (38.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Zilean into favorable matchups like Rakan where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal Sorcery + Domination rune setup for a 70.6% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
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Zilean Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Zilean in League of Legends?
Zilean is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.4. Zilean ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Zilean's win rate?
Zilean has a 50.67% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Zilean's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Zilean?
Champions similar to Zilean include Miss Fortune, Rell, and Xerath. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Zilean in League of Legends.
How does Zilean perform during different match durations?
Zilean's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Zilean's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Zilean's performance at different game lengths.







