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
Zilean
VS
Champion 2
Zyra
vs

53.9%
Zilean win rate vs Zyra
Zilean has the edge
293
Games Analyzed
53.9%
Zilean WR
46.1%
Zyra WR
+313
Avg Gold Diff @15
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Zyra
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Zyra
Level 3
Zilean
Level 6
Zyra
Level 6
Zilean
1 item
Zyra
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
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 Zyra's Weakness
Zyra's main weakness: All-in, squishy, plants die to AoE. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Zyra Win Condition
Plant zone control, R knockup in teamfights, high damage support
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 Zyra's AP damage and CC

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

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
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
Zyra's Worst Matchups
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