Galio vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to control short trades and protect your ADC from Zilean's poke and speed boosts.
Deny Zilean's bomb setup by controlling brush and lane space to limit his engage angles.
Prioritize wave states that allow you to threaten engages or roam with (R) to impact river fights.

Trading pattern

Engage with (E) knock-up when (Q) bombs are on cooldown or missed to maximize ADC follow-up.
Hold (W) taunt to peel for your ADC against Zilean's double bomb stuns and speed manipulations.
Deny brush access to reduce Zilean's hook angles and force him into predictable positions for your engage.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb (Q) stun combo and avoid clustering near slowed targets to protect your ADC.
Watch for (R) revive timing to avoid wasting your engage or burst on a target that will be saved.
Be cautious when (W) or (E) are on cooldown, as Zilean's ADC gains better kite and poke windows.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by coordinating (W) taunt with your ADC's aggression to punish Zilean's slower engage.
Maintain brush control to prevent Zilean from landing double bombs or setting up speed boosts on his ADC.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to keep your ADC safe and pressure Zilean's lane priority.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W) and (E) for strong engage and peel; use this to contest Zilean's speed and bomb combo.
Level 6 (R) greatly increases your roam and counter-engage potential; track this cooldown to time impactful plays.
First durability or AP utility item enhances your survivability in trades and skirmishes against Zilean's poke.

Win conditions

Use (R) to join side fights or protect your ADC during enemy all-ins, turning skirmishes in your favor.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and wave state, limiting Zilean's speed boost effectiveness.
Establish river vision and coordinate with your ADC to safely roam and set up dragon or objective fights.