The champions that counter Zilean hardest in support are Sona (47.97%), Leona (48.53%) and Soraka (48.78%) — those are Zilean's own pooled win rates. The easiest matchups are Neeko (55.06%), Braum (54.23%) and Brand (53.99%).
35 researched matchup guides for Zilean in support, most-played first. Win rates are Zilean's side, pooled Emerald+ games sampled July 2026.
| Matchup | Win rate | Games | Favour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilean vs Thresh | 50.54% | 10,068 | Even |
| Zilean vs Seraphine | 52.47% | 9,719 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Nautilus | 50.18% | 7,576 | Even |
| Zilean vs Lulu | 51.8% | 7,287 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Nami | 51.6% | 6,960 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Senna | 49.24% | 6,844 | Leans Senna |
| Zilean vs Karma | 51.28% | 5,710 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Bard | 53.26% | 5,438 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Milio | 49.5% | 5,291 | Even |
| Zilean vs Leona | 48.53% | 5,008 | Leans Leona |
| Zilean vs Lux | 51.61% | 4,685 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Pyke | 50.1% | 4,640 | Even |
| Zilean vs Soraka | 48.78% | 4,067 | Leans Soraka |
| Zilean vs Yuumi | 52.21% | 3,825 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Blitzcrank | 51.39% | 3,658 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Janna | 49.76% | 3,376 | Even |
| Zilean vs Sona | 47.97% | 3,210 | Leans Sona |
| Zilean vs Vel'Koz | 52.83% | 2,966 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Morgana | 53.49% | 2,808 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Braum | 54.23% | 2,801 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Rakan | 52.33% | 2,767 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Xerath | 51.82% | 2,748 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Rell | 51.05% | 2,386 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Alistar | 51.76% | 2,324 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Zyra | 51.6% | 2,089 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Brand | 53.99% | 1,945 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Hwei | 52.97% | 1,937 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Tahm Kench | 49.48% | 1,833 | Even |
| Zilean vs Galio | 51.73% | 1,821 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Swain | 52.16% | 1,733 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Neeko | 55.06% | 1,304 | Zilean favoured |
| Zilean vs Poppy | 50.23% | 1,296 | Even |
| Zilean vs Maokai | 51.25% | 1,237 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Renata Glasc | 51.31% | 955 | Leans Zilean |
| Zilean vs Taric | 53.18% | 944 | Leans Zilean |