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How to beat Zilean
The champions that shut Zilean down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.
Open the Counter-PickerBest Zilean counters — Support
NautilusExtremeYour long CC chain locks him down. Engage first and kill him before he can revive an ally with ult.
BlitzcrankMajorHook him and burst him down. He is immobile, so grab him before he can slow you or ult a teammate.
ThreshMajorHook him and chain your stun. He has no escape, so kill him before he can rewind a dying ally.
LeonaMajorHard engage with your full CC chain. Lock him down and burst him before his ult can save anyone.
Curated Zilean counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.