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 26.7 Zilean Changes
Quick overview of Zilean's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zilean's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, using Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Zilean performs well against Rell, Senna, Nautilus but struggles against Zyra, TahmKench, Blitzcrank.
- 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(0 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 54.91% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.80% in 20 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 44.2 percentile for early game strength, 76.7 percentile for late game scaling, 15.7 percentile for objective control, 52.3 percentile for support strength, 30.8 percentile for creep farming, and 9.9 percentile for damage output.
Zilean exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Zilean's performance shows a 7.5% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Zilean rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (49.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Zilean's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (56.6% win rate), Zilean's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Zilean has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Zilean should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (49.1%), Bronze (48.5%), Silver (49.4%), Gold (48.1%), Platinum (51.3%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Zilean's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Zilean an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Zilean
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.51%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Rell and Senna
- Optimal rune setup achieves 60.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Zyra (34.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Optimal Matchups
Pick Zilean into favorable matchups like Rell where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Rune Selection
Use the optimal Sorcery + Precision rune setup for a 60.0% win rate.
Power Spikes
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 B tier in League of Legends patch 26.7. Zilean ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Zilean's win rate?
Zilean has a 50.51% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Aurelion Sol, Braum, and Blitzcrank. 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.