Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Zilean
VS
Champion 2
Elise
vs

48.1%
Zilean win rate vs Elise
Skill matchup — could go either way
266
Games Analyzed
48.1%
Zilean WR
51.9%
Elise WR
-150
Avg Gold Diff @15
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Elise
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Elise
Level 3
Zilean
Level 6
Elise
Level 6
Zilean
1 item
Elise
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Zilean is strongest mid game while Elise peaks early game. Play around your power window.
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 Zilean's Weakness
Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Elise Win Condition
Early tower dives with rappel, cocoon ganks
Recommended Items
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 Elise's AP damage and CC

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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Elise

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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's Worst Matchups
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