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
Yasuo
VS
Champion 2
Zilean
vs

40.9%
Yasuo win rate vs Zilean
Zilean hard counters Yasuo
132
Games Analyzed
40.9%
Yasuo WR
59.1%
Zilean WR
-727
Avg Gold Diff @15
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Yasuo
Level 2
Yasuo
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
Yasuo
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.
Mixed Resistances
Yasuo deals AD damage while Zilean deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Zilean has range advantage. Yasuo should look for short trades when Zilean uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Yasuo's Weakness
Yasuo's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before windwall, 0/10 powerspike is a meme. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Recommended Items
Yasuo

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Yasuo's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Yasuo's sustain/autos
Yasuo's Worst Matchups
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