Alistar vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Alistar into Zileanmedium

Overview

Control brush and river vision to set surprise + engages with ADC follow-up.
Use your engage and peel tools to protect ADC from Zilean's poke and speed boosts.
Deny Zilean's bomb zones to limit his poke and reduce enemy ADC access.

Respect Zilean's double stun zone; avoid stepping into bomb clusters near ADC.
Avoid overextending near minion bomb zones to prevent slows and follow-up stuns.
Be cautious when is up as it negates your burst, requiring longer fights or disengage.

Win level 2 with ADC to threaten all-ins from brush using +.
Hold brush to prevent Zilean from safely placing bombs and zoning your ADC.
Avoid engaging before level 2 or without ADC follow-up to prevent poke punishment.

Level 2 unlocks your + all-in combo; use it to force Zilean and ADC off wave.
Level 3 adds stun, increasing lockdown; coordinate trades around this cooldown.
Level 6 lets you ignore burst and finish tower dives; use it with ADC for aggressive plays.

Use brush and Flash to create surprise + engages that force Zilean back or burn summoners.
Deny enemy ADC access by punishing positioning when Zilean's poke cooldowns are down.
Coordinate level 6 all-ins with ADC and river control to secure dragon and lane priority.

Tactical tip

For Alistar vs Zilean, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.