Zilean the 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.
Time In A Bottle
Zilean stores time as Experience and can grant it to his allies. When he has enough Experience to finish an ally's level up, he can right-click them to impart it. Zilean receives as much Experience as he gives.
Time Bomb
Tosses a bomb to target area that sticks to units that come near it (prioritizes Champions). It detonates after 3 seconds, dealing area of effect damage. If a Time Bomb is detonated early by another Time Bomb, it also stuns enemies.
Cost:- 60/
- 65/
- 70/
- 75/
- 80
Cooldown:- 10/
- 10/
- 9/
- 9/
- 8
Range:- 900
Rewind
Zilean can prepare himself for future confrontations, reducing the cooldowns of his other basic abilities.
Cost:- 35
Cooldown:- 14/
- 12/
- 10/
- 8/
- 6
Range:- 600
Time Warp
Zilean bends time around any unit, decreasing an enemy's Move Speed or increasing an ally's Move Speed for a short time.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 15
Range:- 550
Chronoshift
Zilean places a protective time rune on an allied champion, teleporting the champion back in time if they take lethal damage.
Cost:- 125/
- 150/
- 175
Cooldown:- 120/
- 90/
- 60
Range:- 900
- Support,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Zilean Changes
Quick overview of Zilean's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zilean's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, using Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Zilean performs well against Bard, Brand, Senna but struggles against Velkoz, Rell, Pyke.
- 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 Chance: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 51.34% win rate in 30 minute games, while performing lowest at 44.64% 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's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 41.3%, Late Game: 39.5%, Objective Control: 14.5%, Supportive Strength: 53.0%, Creep Farming: 29.6%, Damage: 9.9%. These percentile rankings show how Zilean compares to other champions in each category.
Zilean maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (47.2%) to Diamond (47.5%). This stability, with only a 0.3% 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 (47.2%), Bronze (46.2%), Silver (49.5%), Gold (46.8%), Platinum (51.1%)) 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
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Bard and Brand
- Optimal rune setup achieves 54.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Vel'Koz (26.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Zilean into favorable matchups like Bard where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Inspiration rune setup for a $54.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Zilean Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Zilean in League of Legends?
Zilean is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Zilean ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Zilean's win rate?
Zilean has a 49.05% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. 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 Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. 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.