Taric vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taric vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (W) to link and protect your ADC during committed fights against Zilean's poke and speed boosts.
Control brush to deny Zilean's double bomb setup and force his ADC out of safe trade range.
Prioritize engage windows where your ADC can follow up quickly before Zilean speeds his ADC away.

Trading pattern

Link with (W) and threaten (E) stun angles to force Zilean's ADC out of position for trades.
Hold (R) to counter Zilean's revive and time it before enemy burst lands.
Avoid fighting outside (W) range to maintain peel and sustain for your ADC.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) bomb stun setup and speed boost that enable enemy ADC kiting or burst.
Avoid extended fights when (R) is baited or on cooldown to prevent losing your ADC to revive.
Watch for enemy ADC positioning near bomb zones or fog of war for surprise poke or disengage.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely to land (E) stun with ADC follow-up before Zilean gains double bomb and speed.
Deny brush control early to prevent Zilean from setting up poke zones and speed angles.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows or vision control around river and dragon.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) heal plus (E) stun, enabling stronger all-in trades with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 (W) linked angles maximize (E) stun threat and peel potential.
Level 6 (R) forces Zilean to disengage or lose burst windows.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into ADC access by landing linked (E) stuns and sustaining trades with (Q) and (W).
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and zoning bomb placement.
Use (R) to enable favorable all-ins or peel during dragon setups and teamfight entries.