Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 21Updated 9/11/2026, 10:19:49 PM
Confidence: Medium+2.4% vs 50%21 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Zilean edge
Zilean can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Zilean edge
Convert leads before Ivern scales or roams.
Level 6+
Zilean edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Zilean edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Zilean is 52.4% in this matchup.
- Zilean is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Zilean into Ivern — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Zilean page (Support): Summon Aery Build · 54.1% WR · 98 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 151Updated 9/11/2026, 10:18:39 PM