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Xerath vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Xerath vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke and zone, denying Zilean's ADC easy wave control.
Control brush to limit Zilean's double bomb setup and protect your ADC from engages.
Track (R) cooldown to time all-ins or disengages around his revive window.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) poke with (W) slow to set up guaranteed (E) stuns for ADC follow-up.
Hold (E) defensively to peel against Zilean's double bomb engage or enemy ADC burst.
Deny Zilean brush access to reduce his pick potential and force him to trade on your terms.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun setup from brush or fog for sudden engage.
Beware of (R) revive enabling his ADC to survive burst trades.
Watch for enemy ADC using (E) speed boost to kite or re-engage aggressively.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (E) stun with your ADC's engage for strong poke pressure.
Deny brush control early to prevent Zilean from landing double bombs from fog.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and limit Zilean's ADC movement.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your (E) stun plus ADC damage outmatches Zilean's initial bomb-speed combo.
Level 6: Your (R) adds long-range follow-up, forcing Zilean to play cautiously around revive.
First mana/AP item: Your poke and wave control become strong enough to pressure Zilean's lane setup.

Win conditions

Convert poke advantage into ADC access denial and force enemy recalls before dragon.
Use brush control and vision to prevent Zilean's double bomb setups and pick attempts.
Roam or reset after wave crashes to extend pressure while your ADC safely holds lane.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup