Vel'Koz vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) poke angles to pressure Zilean's slower engage and control brush.
Prioritize brush denial to limit Zilean's double bomb setup and protect ADC access.
Leverage your knockup (E) for peel and disengage to counter Zilean's speed boosts and engage attempts.

Trading pattern

Layer split (Q) poke and (W) to zone before committing (E) knockup for peel or burst.
Hold (E) unless guaranteed hit or to peel off Zilean's engage or enemy ADC approach.
Engage only when ADC follow-up is certain and brush vision denies Zilean's bomb setups.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo and speed (E) to kite or engage your ADC.
Avoid standing near brush without vision to prevent surprise bomb setups or engage angles.
Beware of Zilean's ultimate revive forcing you to hold burst or swap targets mid-fight.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest poke with (Q) and (E) knockup, ensuring ADC can follow engage.
Deny Zilean brush control early to prevent double bomb placement and reduce enemy ADC follow-up.
Use wave pressure to create space for your ADC and open safe roam windows after crashing.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(E) poke and knockup, enabling stronger trades with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 completes your poke pattern; use it around brush control to punish Zilean's cooldowns.
Level 6 ultimate burst can finish slowed or knocked-up targets; coordinate with ADC for all-in.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and lane priority.
Use level 6 with confirmed ADC follow-up to secure kills or force enemy resets.
Set river vision and coordinate roams after wave crashes to extend pressure and prepare dragon setups.