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Zilean vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali

Zilean vs Akali

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones to control Akali's engage angles and force her to approach cautiously.
Manipulate speed to kite Akali's burst and avoid her (E) follow-up engage.
Hold (R) to deny Akali's all-in burst and protect your ADC or yourself from her combos.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minion waves or slowed targets to maximize stun potential.
Use (E) speed to create or disengage from trade windows, especially when (W) is down.
Avoid trading when (W) shroud is active; wait for it to expire or force her out.

Danger windows

Respect (W) shroud as it enables safe all-ins and obscures her position.
Watch for her (E) recast commit; avoid standing near slowed or bombed targets when it's available.
Track Akali's level 6 (R) to avoid giving her clean all-in angles or picks.

Early game

Prioritize hitting level 2 to threaten double bomb setups with (Q) and (W).
Use early wave control to keep bombs on minions and punish Akali when she steps up for last hits.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Akali unlocks her full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb plus speed combo; contest wave with your ADC.
Level 3 grants full kit for double bomb threat; use it around brush and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) lets you deny Akali's burst all-in or save your ADC from her engage.

Win conditions

Convert double bomb stuns into ADC poke windows to chip Akali down safely.
Use (E) speed boosts to reposition and kite Akali's burst attempts effectively.
Save (R) for key moments to deny Akali's lethal all-in and maintain lane presence.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup