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Zed vs Zilean MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use high early agency to punish Zilean's medium lane pressure before level 3.
Focus on burst all-ins to bypass Zilean's utility and revive threat.
Deny Zilean's bomb zones by aggressive spacing and wave control.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with (W)+(E) combo for guaranteed damage, finish with (Q) poke.
Avoid overcommitting if (W) misses, as Zilean can punish your cooldowns.
Use (R) to dodge key stuns or finish all-ins when (R) revive is down.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double (Q) stun combo and avoid standing in bomb zones.
Beware of (R) revive; hold burst or swap targets to avoid wasted all-ins.
Punish missed (W) engages quickly, as you become vulnerable to counterattacks.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 to prevent getting bullied by Zilean's poke and stun.
Use level 3 shadow combo to trade aggressively when (W) and (E) are off cooldown.
Watch for Zilean's double bomb setup and sidestep to avoid stun and poke damage.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; use it to force Zilean off the wave or reset.
Level 6 (R) enables reliable all-ins; track (R) cooldown to pick fights.
First lethality item completion increases burst; pressure wave and trades confidently then.

Win conditions

Use level 3 and 6 power spikes to secure kills and snowball mid lane.
Roam after wave resets to leverage your mobility and burst on side lanes.
Force Zilean off the wave to deny bomb setups and reduce his utility impact.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup