Zilean vs Milio
Skill matchup
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
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Milio's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 29s | 0.5s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 29s | 0.5s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 10s | 27s | 0.5s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 10s | 25s | 0.5s | 2m25 |
| 16 | 10s | 21s | 0.5s | 2m10 |
| 18 | 10s | 21s | 0.5s | 2m10 |
Playing as Zilean
Tips to maximize your impact
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Dodge his fireball
Dodge Ultra Mega Fire Kick (Q): it knocks you back, then explodes behind you and slows you.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Other Zilean matchups
Patch 16.21.1