Vex vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean

Vex vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use your passive fear to disrupt Zilean's double bomb setups and force cooldowns.
Prioritize short burst trades over extended fights to avoid his speed manipulation.
Deny Zilean's ability to control bomb zones by crashing waves quickly and resetting.

Trading pattern

Engage trades immediately after landing fear to proc electrocute and punish Zilean's cooldowns.
Avoid standing in minion clusters where Zilean can set bombs and stun with (Q).
Step up aggressively when (R) is down since you lose reset options but can punish his cooldowns.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo and avoid clustered minion zones to reduce lockdown risk.
Beware of his (E) speed boost enabling him to kite or reposition during trades.
Avoid committing when (R) is available as it negates your burst and resets fights.

Early game

Contest level 2 wave control to prevent Zilean from landing double bombs with ADC follow-up.
Use (Q) and passive fear early to force Zilean off the wave before he hits key cooldowns.
Reset after crashing waves to avoid prolonged poke and baited bomb zones.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) for all-in picks or defensive resets; track (R) to avoid wasted commits.
First completed AP burst item amplifies your trade damage; pressure waves and trades more confidently then.
Exploit Zilean's reliance on bomb setups by punishing missed (Q) and (W) cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use your passive fear and burst combo to force Zilean off the wave and deny his bomb setups.
Coordinate all-ins around your (R) cooldown for guaranteed resets or kills.
Crash waves to force Zilean into vulnerable positions, then roam or reset to extend pressure.