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Zilean vs Lucian MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Lucian

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) double bombs to zone Lucian from short-range trades and force cautious positioning.
Speed up your ADC with (E) to help kite Lucian's burst and avoid his (E) engage.
Hold (R) to deny Lucian's burst all-in or punish his dive attempts on your ADC.

Trading pattern

Set bombs on minion waves or slowed Lucian to maximize double bomb stun potential.
Use (E) speed to control trade distance, enabling your ADC to kite Lucian's short-range burst.
Punish Lucian immediately after he uses (E) forward, as he loses mobility and becomes vulnerable.

Danger windows

Respect (E) dash forward combined with his support's setup for burst trades.
Avoid standing in bomb zones when (Q) poke is off cooldown to prevent forced trades.
Be cautious when your (R) is down; (R) can finish targets pushed out of position.

Early game

Contest level 2 with double bomb plus speed to disrupt Lucian's early dash trades.
Avoid throwing single bombs without ADC follow-up to prevent wasting cooldowns.
Use wave control to create small waves where your bombs can land through minions on Lucian.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your bomb plus speed combo; use it to contest trades aggressively.
Level 3 grants (W), enabling double bomb stuns for strong poke and trade setups.
Level 6 (R) allows you to negate Lucian's burst all-in or save your ADC from dive.

Win conditions

Control lane with consistent double bomb stuns to deny Lucian's short burst trades.
Use (E) speed to enable your ADC's kiting and trading windows against Lucian's aggression.
Save (R) for key moments to negate Lucian's all-in or punish his commitment on your ADC.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup