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Akali vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Akali vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (W) to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins against Zilean's poke.
Punish Zilean's reliance on bomb placement by forcing him off the wave early.
Prioritize level 3 and 6 power spikes to overwhelm Zilean before he scales.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and passive autos, then commit with (W) or (E) when Zilean is exposed.
Avoid trading when (W) is down to prevent punishment from double bomb stuns.
Exploit Zilean's low mobility by engaging after he wastes (W) or misses bombs.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun setup; avoid standing in bomb zones or slowed areas.
Beware when (W) is down; Zilean can punish your lack of shroud for safety.
Track (R) revive cooldown to avoid wasted burst and failed all-ins.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3; wait to unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for safer aggression.
Thin the wave to limit bomb zones and reduce Zilean's poke effectiveness.
Use early resets to maintain energy and avoid jungle ganks exploiting your (W) cooldown.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo with (W) safety and (E) follow-up; use it to force trades.
Level 6 (R) enables lethal all-ins or roams; track Zilean's ultimate to time engages.
First completed AP assassin item boosts damage and wave control; increase pressure post-item.

Win conditions

Use (W) windows to execute burst all-ins before Zilean can react or use (R).
Pressure side lanes or roam after level 6 to leverage your mobility and pick potential.
Deny Zilean wave control by crashing waves post-item and forcing him to miss farm or experience.

Tip: For Akali vs Zilean, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup