Zilean vs Milio

Zilean
vs
51.6%

over 275 games

Milio

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHeavy shieldingHeavy pokeHeavy CC

Build vs Milio

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Zilean: Shurelya's Battlesong, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Solstice Sleigh, Locket of the Iron Solari, Celestial Opposition, Zaz'Zak's Realmspike.

Starting items

Health Potion
x2

Core build

Shurelya's Battlesong
1
Imperial Mandate
2
Bandlepipes
3

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Solstice Sleigh
5

Summoner spells

FlashHeal66%
ExhaustFlash24%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Solstice Sleigh
Locket of the Iron Solari
Celestial Opposition
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
Oblivion Orb
Seraph's Embrace
Mikael's Blessing
Luden's Echo
Knight's Vow
Cosmic Drive
Redemption
Tear of the Goddess
Dream Maker
Dark Seal
Frozen Heart
Fimbulwinter
Zhonya's Hourglass
Morellonomicon
Mejai's Soulstealer
Banshee's Veil
Protoplasm Harness
Dead Man's Plate
Zeke's Convergence
Kaenic Rookern
Seeker's Armguard
Actualizer
69.2% WR13 games
SorcerySorcery
Summon AerySummon Aery
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
DominationDomination
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
Cheap ShotCheap Shot
Ability HasteAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Milio's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Fired Up! (P)

Milio's abilities enchant allies on touch, making their next damage deal a burst of extra damage and burn the target.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s29s0.5s–
610s29s0.5s2m40
910s27s0.5s2m40
1110s25s0.5s2m25
1610s21s0.5s2m10
1810s21s0.5s2m10

Playing as Zilean

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Double bomb to stun

    Place Time Bomb (Q), reset it with Rewind (W), then place the second one on the same target: the first explodes instantly and stuns enemies around it.

  2. Speed up an ally or slow an enemy

    Cast Time Warp (E) on the ally who needs to catch up or escape, or on the enemy to slow: the same spell does both.

  3. Place your ult just before they die

    Place Chronoshift (R) on your carry right before they die: too early and the enemy switches targets, and if they die with the rune, they revive after a stasis.

  4. Give your XP at the right time

    Give the Time In A Bottle (passive) experience to an ally who is close to leveling up: you receive as much as you give.

Playing against Milio

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Dodge his fireball

    Dodge Ultra Mega Fire Kick (Q): it knocks you back, then explodes behind you and slows you.

  2. Back off when the campfire's up

    Back off when Cozy Campfire (W) follows his carry: they gain attack range and restore health over time.

  3. Save a CC for after his R

    If your team has several CC spells, save one for after Breath of Life (R): it cleanses disabling and immobilizing CC from his nearby allies.

  4. Go for Milio first

    If you can reach him, go for Milio first, especially away from his allies: he has no dash or leap, and without him, his carry loses shields, heals and range.

Patch 16.21.1