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Aurelion Sol vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurelion Sol vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Focus on farming and reaching your mid-late game power spikes against Zilean's utility playstyle.
Avoid early all-ins before you have full access to your kit and item thresholds.
Use your waveclear to maintain lane presence and prepare for roams or resets.

Trading pattern

Trade with (E) into (Q) poke when (Q) bombs are on cooldown or poorly placed.
Avoid standing in minion waves where Zilean can land double bombs for stun.
Punish (W) cooldown to reduce his bomb spam and poke pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun setup on slowed or stationary targets.
Avoid committing to all-ins before level 6 when Zilean's revive negates burst damage.
Beware of Zilean speeding his ADC to kite or trade effectively, limiting your engage windows.

Early game

Prioritize safe farm and avoid extended trades before level 6 when Zilean's revive is active.
Use (E) into (Q) to poke when Zilean's bombs are on cooldown or missed.
Watch for Zilean's double bomb setup and back off to avoid stun and burst damage.

Power spikes

After completing Rylai's, pressure waves and trades more confidently due to improved chase and damage.
At 75+ Stardust stacks, leverage your upgraded (R) to turn neutral states into teamfight pressure.
Late game scaling enhances your roaming and AoE damage impact; prioritize stable farm and resets.

Win conditions

Play toward stable farm and safe resets to reach your major power spikes.
Use upgraded (R) and Rylai's slow to pressure and punish Zilean's positioning mistakes.
Convert lane priority into roams or teamfights where your AoE damage and control excel.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup