Ziggs vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and waveclear to keep Zilean at bay and deny his bomb setups.
Prioritize crashing waves to force Zilean to miss bombs or waste speed buffs.
Leverage turret execute with (W) to pressure low turrets and punish Zilean's positioning.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) from max range and zone Zilean away from minions to prevent double bomb setups.
Use (E) to slow and control Zilean's approach paths, forcing him to take unfavorable trades.
Hold (W) for disengage or turret execute; avoid wasting it when vulnerable to engage.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo, especially when he controls brush or minion zones.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down, as you become vulnerable to engage or burst.
Beware of (R) revive enabling him to bait burst or force unfavorable all-ins.

Early game

Push early waves quickly to disrupt Zilean's bomb placement and force him to farm under pressure.
Exploit level 2 before Zilean unlocks double bomb threat to secure early poke advantage.
Reset timing after crashing waves to maintain mana and return with full poke potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten cross-map damage and force Zilean to play cautiously.
After first mage poke item, increase pressure with more frequent (Q) and (E) poke, punishing Zilean's cooldowns.
Use (W) cooldown advantage post-item to safely execute low turrets and create lane pressure.

Win conditions

Convert lane poke advantage into turret plate damage using (W) executes.
Deny Zilean's bomb setups by crashing waves and punishing his positioning with (Q) and (E).
Track (R) cooldown to time aggressive plays or roams without risking revive counters.