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Rakan vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Rakan vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (W) engage with ADC follow-up to punish Zilean's immobility and speed reliance.
Control brush to deny Zilean's double (Q) setup and protect ADC from bomb zones.
Leverage mobility and (E) shield to enable ADC positioning and safe skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Engage with (W) when ADC is ready to follow up on knockup for burst trades.
Hold (E) to peel after engage or to re-enter if (W) misses.
Deny brush and force Zilean to use (Q) bombs reactively, limiting poke and setup.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun when ADC is near bomb zones or slowed by (E).
Avoid clustered positioning to reduce charm chain vulnerability and bomb setups.
Watch for (R) revive enabling enemy burst, hold engage until it's down or baited.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (W) knockup with ADC follow-up before Zilean's bomb speed trade.
Deny Zilean brush control to reduce double (Q) stun threat and create engage angles.
Coordinate wave crash timing to safely roam or reset vision without exposing ADC.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(E) combo enables strong engage and peel, press advantage before Zilean's speed boost.
Level 3: Full kit allows healing poke and safer engages around brush control.
Level 6: Use (R) charm to start multi-target fights with ADC follow-up, punishing Zilean's reliance on (R).

Win conditions

Convert brush control and engage cooldowns into ADC access denial and forced recalls.
Roam after wave crash with vision control to pressure mid and secure dragon setups.
Use (R) charm to initiate fights where ADC can chain CC and burst before Zilean reacts.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup