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Talon vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Talon vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Push waves quickly to create roam windows and avoid prolonged trades against bomb zones.
Use (E) mobility to flank or escape since Zilean lacks hard engage.
Prioritize early kills and roams to snowball before Zilean's scaling kicks in.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (W) slow, then threaten (Q) follow-up to force Zilean back.
Punish Zilean’s slow (E) by engaging immediately after it expires.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) dash is down to prevent counter-poke.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean’s double (Q) stun setup; avoid clustering near bombs.
Beware of (R) revive enabling Zilean or ADC to survive burst; don’t overcommit after all-in.
Avoid extended trades when your (Q) dash is on cooldown, limiting burst follow-up.

Early game

Hit level 2 first to unlock (Q)+(W) combo and threaten early trades.
Avoid standing in minion clusters to reduce double bomb impact.
Reset after pushing wave to maximize roam potential and reset cooldowns.

Power spikes

Level 2 grants (Q)+(W) combo for strong burst trades; use it to pressure Zilean.
Level 6 unlocks (R) stealth and burst; look for all-ins or roams with ultimate ready.
First lethality item boosts damage and wave control; increase aggression post-item.

Win conditions

Push waves fast to deny Zilean bomb setups and create roam opportunities with (E).
Use level 6 (R) to secure kills or safely reset fights, forcing Zilean’s (R) usage.
Exploit Zilean’s immobility by flanking and bursting before he can react or speed up ADC.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup