Zilean vs Galio SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Galio

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Galio's engage angle and protect ADC from his short-range taunt and knock-up.
Use (Q) bomb zones and (E) speed to enable ADC kiting and poke, avoiding Galio's engage range.
Maintain river vision to track Galio's roam timing and prevent mid or dragon pressure.

Trading pattern

Use double bomb setups through minion waves to zone Galio and force him out of engage range.
Hold (R) to deny burst or dive attempts from Galio and his ADC, enabling safer extended trades.
Deny brush access and punish Galio's missed (E) knock-up by speeding ADC for counter-engage or disengage.

Danger windows

(W) taunt and (E) knock-up combo creates a high-threat engage zone near brush and lane center.
(R) arrival in side fights or river skirmishes can force disengage or defensive cooldowns.
Enemy ADC follow-up on Galio's engage cooldowns makes ADC vulnerable during brush or fog-of-war plays.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing double bomb and speeding ADC for extended poke before (W) and (E) cooldowns.
Hold brush control early to limit Galio's engage windows and secure safer ADC positioning.
Coordinate wave crash timing to create roam windows while ensuring ADC safety before leaving lane.

Power spikes

Level 2: Double bomb plus (E) speed enables strong poke and ADC follow-up, pressuring Galio before his engage cooldowns return.
Level 3: Full kit with (W) allows double bomb resets, increasing poke threat and peel potential.
Level 6: (R) provides clutch revive to counter Galio's all-in and roam impact, shifting fight momentum.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control and speed boosts into denying enemy ADC positioning and creating safe ADC trades.
Use (R) to negate Galio's burst or all-in attempts, enabling ADC to sustain pressure and kite effectively.
Secure river vision and coordinate with ADC to crash waves, enabling safe roams or dragon setups while tracking Galio's map movements.