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Veigar vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Veigar vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Focus on farming (Q) stacks safely to outscale Zilean's utility and poke.
Use (E) to punish Zilean's predictable bomb placement and prevent engages.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 due to Zilean's double bomb stun threat.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (E) is available to trap Zilean or punish bomb misplacement.
Punish Zilean stepping forward for minions by landing (E) and following up with burst.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or wave is pushed far from safety.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo, especially around level 2-3 when it unlocks.
Avoid overextending without (E) as Zilean can punish with slowed trades and bomb zones.
Be cautious of (R) revive enabling him to survive burst and retaliate.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting near turret to avoid Zilean's poke and double bomb setup.
Use (E) defensively to stop Zilean's engage attempts or punish overextensions.
Avoid pushing wave too far early to prevent being vulnerable without (E).

Power spikes

At level 6, leverage (R) to execute low targets trapped by (E) for kill pressure.
After first mage item and stacking (Q), increase aggression to punish Zilean's cooldowns.
Level 3 improves (E) availability; use it to deny Zilean's double bomb setups and trades.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and scale by securing (Q) stacks safely near turret.
Use (E) to zone or trap Zilean for lethal (R) burst once item and level 6 spikes hit.
Force Zilean off waves to deny bomb setups and reduce his lane control and poke threat.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup