Zilean
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Waterwalking
Domination
Relentless Hunter
Cheap Shot
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Zilean stores time as Experience and can grant it to his allies. When he has enough Experience to finish an ally's level up, he can right-click them to impart it. Zilean receives as much Experience as he gives.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 14s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 14s | 15s | 2m |
| 9 | 8s | 12s | 15s | 2m |
| 11 | 8s | 10s | 15s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 8s | 6s | 15s | 1m |
| 18 | 8s | 6s | 15s | 1m |
The combo Q then W (Rewind) then Q places two bombs that stun on detonation — it's your only hard CC, practice the timing.
R (Chronoshift) revives an ally after 3s — place it on the carry who's about to take burst BEFORE they die.
E (Time Warp) massively speeds an ally or slows an enemy — use it on the engager or the ADC.
Zilean scales extremely well in utility: R, double bomb stun, and E speed make him one of the best late game supports.
Playing as Zilean
Tips to maximize your impact
The combo Q then W (Rewind) then Q places two bombs that stun on detonation — it's your only hard CC, practice the timing.
R (Chronoshift) revives an ally after 3s — place it on the carry who's about to take burst BEFORE they die.
E (Time Warp) massively speeds an ally or slows an enemy — use it on the engager or the ADC.
Zilean scales extremely well in utility: R, double bomb stun, and E speed make him one of the best late game supports.
Playing against Zilean
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Track his R (revive): it has a long cooldown (120-60s). Engage when it's on CD.
If an enemy has Zilean's R (golden aura), don't burst that target — focus someone else and come back after.
Double bombs are his only CC: if he misses, he has nothing impactful left.
Focus Zilean first in fights to prevent him from R'ing his carry.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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