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Hwei vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Hwei vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and (E) CC to zone Zilean and avoid his double bomb setups.
Prioritize wave control to prevent Zilean from safely placing bombs on minions.
Track (R) cooldown to time aggressive all-ins or force resets.

Trading pattern

Control space with (Q) poke and hold (E) root or fear for Zilean's engage attempts.
Punish Zilean when his (Q) bombs miss or after he uses (W).
Avoid standing in minion waves where Zilean can land double bombs for stun combos.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun threat when bombs are stacked on you or minions.
Avoid trades when (E) speed buff enables him or his ADC to kite effectively.
Beware of (R) revive; hold burst until it's down or force him to waste it.

Early game

Reach level 3 quickly to unlock full spellbook options for poke and shields.
Thin the wave early to reduce bomb zone effectiveness and limit Zilean's poke.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 to prevent getting stunned by double (Q).

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook, enabling better poke, shields, and CC for trades.
Level 6 (R) grants kill pressure; use it to commit or disengage from Zilean's revive.
First completed mage item boosts poke damage, increasing lane pressure against Zilean.

Win conditions

Use (E) CC and (Q) poke to zone Zilean and set up level 6 all-ins.
Force (R) early by threatening burst, then punish his cooldown window.
Convert lane priority into roams or objective control leveraging your superior poke and CC.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup