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Zilean vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri

Zilean vs Ahri

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) bombs to zone and punish Ahri's short trades around minion waves.
Exploit Ahri's reliance on (E) by baiting and disengaging before she commits.
Prioritize speed manipulation to control trade distance and protect your position mid-lane.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions or slowed Ahri targets to maximize stun potential.
Use (E) speed to reposition and dodge (E) attempts.
Punish (Q) usage on wave by stepping forward during her cooldown.

Danger windows

Respect (E) availability when she positions aggressively near your range.
Avoid overextending when (R) is up for her chase or escape.
Be cautious if Ahri completes her first mage item, increasing her burst and waveclear.

Early game

Hit level 2 quickly to combine (Q) bomb and (E) speed for stronger trades.
Avoid extended trades before (W) cooldown to maintain double bomb threat.
Watch for (E) angles and keep wave on your side to limit her engage windows.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your first real trade with (Q) bomb plus (E) speed for poke and disengage.
Level 3 enables double bomb stuns and (W) for extended poke and peel.
Level 6 (R) forces Ahri to hold burst and prevents her all-ins.

Win conditions

Control mid wave with bomb zones to deny Ahri safe farming and poke windows.
Use (R) to negate Ahri's all-in burst and enable counter-engages or resets.
Coordinate with your jungler or roams to punish Ahri when (E) or (R) are on cooldown.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup