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
Thresh
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

47.6%
Thresh win rate vs Zilean
Zilean has the edge
2,866
Games Analyzed
47.6%
Thresh WR
52.4%
Zilean WR
-189
Avg Gold Diff @15
Thresh
DamageAD
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongAll game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Thresh
Level 2
Thresh
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Thresh
Mobility Boots
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Thresh is strongest all game while Zilean peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Thresh deals AD damage while Zilean deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Thresh's Weakness
Thresh's main weakness: Poke lanes, hook is telegraphed, squishy if behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Thresh Win Condition
Hook picks, lantern saves, flay peel, box zone control
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Recommended Items
Thresh

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Zeke's Convergence
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Zilean's burst
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Thresh's AD damage
Thresh's Worst Matchups
Zilean's Worst Matchups
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