Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ahri
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

48.0%
Ahri win rate vs Zilean
Zilean has the edge
123
Games Analyzed
48.0%
Ahri WR
52.0%
Zilean WR
-162
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Ahri
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Ahri
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
Ahri
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Ahri's Weakness
Ahri's main weakness: Tanks, sustain lanes, charm is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Recommended Items
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ahri's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Ahri's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Ahri's Worst Matchups
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