Zilean, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%
Ban Rate
1.3%

Zilean Support Win Rate & Tier

Zilean C TierSupportMage
Patch
26.19
Games
1,132
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Zilean Good in Patch 26.19?

Zilean is middle of the pack in Patch 26.19: C tier as Support. Zilean's 49.8% win rate ranks #23 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #30. That is down 1.7 points from Patch 26.18. Zilean is banned in 1.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 4.2%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
49.8%#23 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
1.3%#30 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
1.3%
Win rate change
−1.7vs Patch 26.18

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Zilean →

Zilean Roles

Zilean goes Support in 86% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.19 Zilean Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1851.86%
Patch 26.1950.04%
-1.82%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.181.43%
Patch 26.191.43%
0.00%

Quick overview of Zilean's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zilean's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, using Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Zilean performs well against Thresh, Leona, Mel but struggles against Lux, Milio, Nami.

Zilean Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Zilean stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Vision score: better than 88% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage mitigated: below 91% of champions
  • Damage to champions: below 90% of champions
  • Objective control: below 84% of champions

Zilean ranks in the 15.6 percentile for early game strength, 68.9 percentile for late game scaling, 37.8 percentile for objective control, 42.2 percentile for support strength, 73.3 percentile for creep farming, and 37.8 percentile for damage output.

Zilean demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 11.1% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Zilean may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Zilean achieves a 61.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Zilean's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (61.1%), Bronze (48.3%), Silver (56.9%), Gold (50.0%), Platinum (55.3%)) suggests that while Zilean can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Zilean's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Zilean is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Zilean, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Zilean at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 54.05% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 40.63% in 15 minute games. Understanding Zilean Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Zilean include Yuumi, Sona, Malphite. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Zilean in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Zilean, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Zilean Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19

Is Zilean good in Patch 26.19?

Zilean is average this patch: C tier as Support with a 49.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #23 of 39 Support champions.

What lane is Zilean played in?

Mostly Support (86% of ranked games), also Mid (8%), Top (5%).

How often is Zilean banned?

Zilean is banned in 1.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 4.2%.

What is Zilean good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Zilean stands out for Vision score (88/100).

Which champions are similar to Zilean?

Champions that play like Zilean: Yuumi, Sona, Malphite.