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Swain vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Zilean safe double bomb setups and protect ADC access.
Use (E) root to create ADC follow-up windows and force extended fights when safe.
Prioritize river vision to track Zilean's roam timer and secure dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) from minion angles and only pull when ADC can burst the target.
Hold engage cooldowns until Zilean uses (Q) bombs or (E) speed to punish cooldown windows.
Use (W) slow to lock down targets pulled by (E) and maximize ADC follow-up damage.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo and speed (E) that enable enemy ADC burst.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 if ADC cannot follow your (E) root engage.
Watch for (R) revive that forces you to hold burst or reset fights.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (E) root with ADC follow-up before Zilean can speed or bomb.
Hold brush control early to prevent Zilean from landing double bombs or zoning your ADC.
Crash wave with ADC after level 2 to enable safe roams and deny Zilean lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(Q) combo opens strong engage with ADC follow-up, contest wave priority.
Level 3: Full kit access improves poke and root threat, strengthen brush control.
Level 6: (R) drain tank ultimate enables sustained all-ins if ADC commits behind you.

Win conditions

Convert (E) roots into kills by syncing engages with your ADC burst damage.
Deny enemy ADC positioning and access by controlling brush and wave state.
Use level 6 (R) to sustain through enemy all-ins and secure dragon vision for objective control.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup