Nami vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nami vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) to empower ADC trades and (W) to sustain through Zilean's poke and speed control.
Control brush to deny Zilean's double (Q) setup and protect ADC from his stun follow-up.
Leverage (Q) bubble after slowing enemies to create pick opportunities or disengage threats.

Trading pattern

Buff ADC autos with (E) and use (W) bounce trades to out-sustain Zilean's poke.
Hold (Q) to land after enemy slows or ADC commitment to maximize CC impact.
Avoid using (Q) without ADC follow-up to prevent losing engage and opening for Zilean's counterplay.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun range and avoid clustering near bomb zones.
Beware enemy ADC speed-ups enabling aggressive trades or kiting during poke exchanges.
Level 6 revive forces holding burst; avoid committing all-in without bubble or (R) ready.

Early game

Track level 2 closely and engage only if ADC can follow (E)+(W) trades safely.
Prioritize brush denial to reduce Zilean's bomb placement angles and limit his poke.
Use wave state to create short trades, then reset before Zilean can respond with double bomb or speed.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(W) unlocks strong short trades; contest wave only if ADC can follow.
Level 3: Full kit enables bubble setups around brush control and ADC follow-up.
Level 6: (R) shifts engage and peel power; use with confirmed ADC follow-up or defensive resets.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into empowered ADC trades by timing (E) and (W) for poke and sustain.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and zoning bomb placement.
Use (R) with ADC follow-up for decisive all-ins or disengages to secure dragon setups and teamfight entries.