Zilean vs Seraphine

Zilean
vs
47.6%

over 269 games

Seraphine

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeHeavy CCHigh burst

Build vs Seraphine

Build adapted to this matchup

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

Starting items

Health Potion
x2

Core build

Shurelya's Battlesong
1
Bandlepipes
2
Imperial Mandate
3

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Solstice Sleigh
5

Summoner spells

FlashHeal57%
ExhaustFlash30%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Solstice Sleigh
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
Celestial Opposition
Mikael's Blessing
Locket of the Iron Solari
Cosmic Drive
Seraph's Embrace
Luden's Echo
Oblivion Orb
Redemption
Dark Seal
Dream Maker
Knight's Vow
Morellonomicon
Frozen Heart
Tear of the Goddess
Mejai's Soulstealer
Banshee's Veil
Dead Man's Plate
Fimbulwinter
Protoplasm Harness
Abyssal Mask
Rod of Ages
Seeker's Armguard
Shadowflame
Cryptbloom
Diadem of Songs
Actualizer
88.9% WR9 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

Seraphine's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Stage Presence (P)

Every third basic spell will cast twice from Seraphine. Additionally, casting spells near allies grants her bonus magic damage and range on her next basic attack.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
38s22s11s–
67s22s11s2m40
96s22s11s2m40
116s22s11s2m20
166s22s11s2m
186s22s11s2m

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 Seraphine

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Dodge her Beat Drop

    Dodge Beat Drop (E), especially if you're already slowed: it roots a slowed target and stuns an immobilized one.

  2. Back off before her third spell

    Count her basic spells and back off before the third: Stage Presence (passive) casts it twice, whether it damages, slows or shields.

  3. Spread out from your allies

    Spread out from your allies against Encore (R): each champion hit extends its range, and a charmed ally near you lets it reach you.

  4. Target her: she has no dash

    If you can engage, target Seraphine: her kit has no dash to escape.

Patch 16.21.1