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Alistar vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Alistar vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush and river vision to create surprise (W)+(Q) engages with ADC follow-up.
Use engage and peel to protect your ADC from Zilean's poke and speed boosts.
Deny Zilean's bomb zones to limit his poke and zoning potential.

Trading pattern

Use brush control to threaten (W)+(Q) only when ADC can immediately follow up.
Punish Zilean stepping up for attacks if his bombs or (Q) cooldowns are down.
Back off after (W)+(Q) combo as your engage threat drops until cooldowns reset.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun zone and avoid stepping into bomb clusters near ADC.
Avoid overextending near minion bomb zones to prevent slows and follow-up stuns.
Be cautious when (R) is up as it negates your burst, requiring longer fights or disengage.

Early game

Win level 2 with your ADC to threaten all-ins from brush using (W)+(Q).
Hold brush to prevent Zilean from safely setting bombs and controlling lane space.
Avoid engaging before level 2 or without ADC follow-up to prevent poke punishment.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W)+(Q) all-in combo; use it to force Zilean and ADC off the wave.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, increasing lockdown; coordinate trades around this cooldown.
Level 6 (R) lets you ignore burst and finish tower dives; use it with ADC for aggressive plays.

Win conditions

Use brush and Flash to create surprise (W)+(Q) engages that force Zilean back or burn summoners.
Deny Zilean ADC access by punishing his positioning when poke cooldowns are down.
Coordinate level 6 all-ins with your ADC and river control to secure dragon and lane priority.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup