Standard — heal/shield
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
11,100 total costBuilds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)
Three reads of the same champion, computed by our engine on official CN server data (current-patch stats, ratios and prices): a reliable base to adapt to your game. This champion is played in 2 positions: each tab has its own build, runes and boots — a support build does not carry over to mid lane. Heal/shield prioritizes sustained healing and shielding. Poke focuses on enhancing bomb damage and utility. Tempo emphasizes team mobility and engagement.
Zilean Support — recommended build
Poke & pressure
Defensive build adding survivability. Pick this against high enemy damage or when behind.
11,100 total costTempo & engage
Anti-armor build for tanky enemies. Choose when multiple enemies build resistances.
11,200 total cost +100g
Recommended bootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
Recommended runes: Summon AerySummon Aery provides consistent bonus damage on abilities, synergizing with Zilean's poke and support playstyle.
Situational adaptations
Zhonya's HourglassAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Mikael's BlessingAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Zilean Mid Lane — recommended build
Standard — burst
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
15,200 total cost
Anti-resist
Defensive build adding survivability. Pick this against high enemy damage or when behind.
15,200 total costSafety — vs burst/dive
Anti-armor build for tanky enemies. Choose when multiple enemies build resistances.
15,500 total cost +300g
Recommended bootsBoots of Dynamism
Recommended runes: Summon AerySummon Aery provides consistent bonus damage on abilities, synergizing with Zilean's poke and support playstyle.
Situational adaptations
MorellonomiconAgainst healing (Soraka, Aatrox, lifesteal…)
Liandry's TormentAgainst 2+ tanks / HP stackers
Zhonya's HourglassAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Banshee's VeilAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Rylai's Crystal ScepterAgainst heavy mobility
Core build — historical analysis (patch 7.0e)Being rewritten
Foundational item core, without recent situational additions — kept as a base for understanding the kit. For the up-to-date build, see the section above.
Zilean generates value over time. The build maximizes spell rotations and fight control rather than raw burst.
Recommended Build
Starter
Spectral Sickle
Black Mist Scythe
Évolution Sickle, wards + gold for Zilean support
Harmonic Echo
Heal bonus on spells utilitaires of Zilean
Ardent Censer
Attack speed buff on carry via E speed boost on the ally
Boots & enchant
Sorcerer's Shoes
Veil
Skill order
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1468
3121415
271011
5913
Runes
Aery
Each Q Time Bomb placed on a ally or boost W Time Warp sends Aery protect or deal damage.
Font Of Life
slows W Time Warp applied activate Font of Life to heal the carry.
Bone Plating
Reduces incoming damage during his approaches to place his bombes Q.
Revitalize
Amplifies heals passive effects and the R Chronoshift for maximize the revives.
Transcendence
Reduces cooldown of the R Chronoshift to ressusciter his allies more often in teamfights.
Situational Items
vs Healing
Crown of the Shattered Queen
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Morellonomicon
Crown of the Shattered Queen
Morellonomicon
vs Shielding
Crown of the Shattered Queen
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Oceanid's Trident
Crown of the Shattered Queen
Oceanid's Trident
Situational Runes
vs Crowd Control
Revitalize
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Perseverance
Revitalize
Perseverance
Build timing
Premier noyau d’objets utilitaires
With Staff of Flowing Water, Ardent Censer, or Mikael depending on the game, Zilean is no longer limited to his ultimate. He amplifies the right carries, cleans key crowd control, and makes his speed boosts more decisive in rotations.