Counter guide

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.

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Best 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.

Extreme: a hard counter that should win the lane. Major: a clear edge, but still playable.

Curated Zilean counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.