Zilean vs Yuumi
Skill matchup
Build vs Yuumi
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Zilean: Shurelya's Battlesong, Imperial Mandate, Bandlepipes, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Solstice Sleigh, Celestial Opposition, Oblivion Orb, Locket of the Iron Solari.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Yuumi's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Periodically, when Yuumi strikes a champion with an attack or ability, she restores health to herself and the next ally she Attaches to.While Attached, Yuumi generates a special bond with her allies. The ally with the strongest bond enhances Yuumi's abilities while she is Attached to them.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | – |
| 6 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 2m |
| 9 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 2m |
| 11 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m40 |
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 Yuumi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Stay behind your minions
Keep minions between you and her: Prowling Projectile (Q) stops on the first enemy hit, and once accelerated, it slows hard.
- CC her as soon as she detaches
If you have CC, save it for the moment she detaches: once immobilized, she can't recast You and Me! (W) for a while.
- Focus the champion carrying her
Focus the champion carrying Yuumi: attached with You and Me! (W), she can only be targeted by towers, and without them she's left exposed.
- Cut her healing
If you have Grievous Wounds, apply it to the champion carrying her: they receive her healing, including from Final Chapter (R).
Other Zilean matchups
Patch 16.21.1