Best Support Counters & How to Counter Zilean
Statistics show Zilean is particularly vulnerable to certain champions and playstyles in the support role. Here's how to effectively counter him:
Strong Counters:
- LeBlanc
- Sona
- Zoe
- Janna
- Pyke
Effective Laning Strategy:
- Target Zilean directly due to his squishiness
- Bait out his Q before engaging
- Capitalize when his Ultimate (R) is on cooldown
- Avoid grouping closely to prevent multi-target stuns
Key Timing Windows:
- Level 1: Relatively weak, limited damage
- Level 2: Increased kill pressure with Q+W combo
- Level 6: Heightened survivability with Ultimate
- Late Game: Short Ultimate cooldown with max CDR
Counter Tips:
- Lock him down with CC to prevent self-ultimate
- Pick him off before objectives
- Force fights when Ultimate is down
- Punish positioning errors early game
Additional Strong Picks:
- Vel'Koz
- Maokai
- Tahm Kench
- Soraka
- Milio
- Poppy
- Pantheon
- Bard
- Morgana
- Shaco
Important Note: Zilean becomes significantly harder to kill post-6, making early aggression crucial for establishing lane dominance.
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