Rell vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rell vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to hide engage and force Zilean's ADC into vulnerable positioning.
Prioritize engage windows with (W) when ADC can follow immediately for multi-target lockdown.
Deny Zilean's bomb zones by crashing waves and controlling lane space to limit his poke.

Trading pattern

Engage from brush with (W), chain (E) stun, then use (R) to lock down grouped enemies.
Hold engage cooldowns until ADC is ready to follow for guaranteed kill pressure.
Avoid slow, telegraphed engages that let Zilean speed his ADC away or bait your cooldowns.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun combo and avoid clustering to minimize bomb impact.
Watch for (E) speed on his ADC enabling kiting or aggressive trades.
Beware of level 6 (R) revive forcing you to commit cautiously or bait out the ultimate early.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by coordinating (W) engage with your ADC for strong all-in pressure.
Control brush early to block Zilean's bomb setups and deny his poke angles.
Crash the wave quickly after level 2 to create roam windows and force Zilean to play defensively.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W) engage, enabling strong all-in with ADC follow-up; contest wave priority.
Level 3 full CC chain increases kill threat; use brush control to maximize catch potential.
Level 6 (R) provides multi-target lockdown; coordinate with ADC and river vision for dragon fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and engage windows into denied enemy ADC positioning and kills.
Roam after wave crashes to extend pressure mid and secure river vision for dragon setup.
Use multi-target (R) engages to enable ADC AoE damage and force favorable teamfights.