Bard vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (Q) wall stuns and create pick angles on Zilean or his ADC.
Prioritize roaming after wave crash to leverage (E) for mid pressure and objective vision.
Protect your ADC from Zilean's double (Q) stun by positioning to deny his bomb zones and speed windows.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) from brush angles to lock down targets for your ADC's follow-up damage.
Hold (W) to sustain your ADC through Zilean's poke and speed trades.
Avoid roaming without wave crash or ADC safety to prevent losing lane priority and objective setup.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun cooldown and avoid standing near bomb zones in brush or lane.
Beware of (R) revive enabling enemy all-ins; hold peel cooldowns accordingly.
Watch for enemy ADC follow-up during your roams, especially if wave state leaves your ADC vulnerable.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest wave only if your ADC can follow your (Q)+(W) trade.
Deny Zilean brush control to reduce his double bomb setup and speed advantage.
Crash wave safely before roaming to avoid exposing your ADC to Zilean's poke and revive.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(W) combo for stronger trades and ADC protection.
Level 3 enables (E) roam paths to pressure mid and secure vision around dragon.
Level 6 (R) allows you to isolate targets or stall enemy engages for your ADC's follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) stuns into picks that allow your ADC to dominate trades.
Roam after wave crashes using (E) to create mid pressure and secure river vision for dragon.
Use (R) to disrupt enemy engages or isolate key targets, enabling favorable 2v2 fights and objective setups.