Zilean vs Thresh SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Thresh

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Thresh's hook angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Use bomb zones and speed buffs to enable your ADC's trades and kite safely.
Prioritize vision on river and tri-brush to limit Thresh's roam and lantern plays.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on slowed targets or minion waves to zone and punish Thresh's engage.
Hold (R) to counter Thresh's burst engage or lantern saves, enabling your ADC to survive trades.
Use (E) speed to control trade distance and reposition your ADC away from hook range.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook cooldown and brush angles before stepping forward with your ADC.
Beware of (W) lantern enabling enemy ADC or jungler follow-up during trades or roams.
Avoid clustering near minions to reduce risk of double bomb stuns combined with (E).

Early game

Track level 2 closely to contest with double bomb and speed for strong ADC follow-up.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows while your ADC holds lane priority.
Deny Thresh brush control early to reduce his engage threat and hook angles.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks double bomb plus speed, increasing your engage and peel threat; coordinate with ADC.
Level 3 full kit enables rewinded double bombs for extended poke and peel around brush control.
Level 6 ultimate provides clutch revive, forcing Thresh to hesitate on all-ins or burst combos.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control into denied enemy ADC access and safe extended trades for your ADC.
Use ultimate timing to absorb enemy all-in bursts and enable aggressive positioning or roams.
Secure river vision and coordinate with ADC to punish Thresh's roam attempts and set dragon control.