Zilean vs Taliyah MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Zilean vs Taliyah MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use bombs to zone and slow Taliyah, exploiting her need to enter close range for and .
Prioritize wave states that let you place double bombs safely and speed up your trades with .
Hold to deny Taliyah's burst or displacement attempts, forcing her to hesitate on all-ins.

Trading pattern

Set bombs on minions to threaten double bomb stuns when Taliyah steps forward.
Use speed to create favorable spacing or disengage from her displacement.
Punish cooldown by stepping forward to place bombs and force her back.

Danger windows

Respect displacement and slow combo when both are available.
Beware of her level 6 roam window, which can leave you vulnerable to jungle pressure.
Avoid overextending when her wave is pushed and she can roam or set up river control.

Early game

Track level 2 closely to unlock double bomb plus speed for stronger trades.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Taliyah gains and for displacement and slow.
Use wave control to prevent Taliyah from pushing and roaming early with .

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb plus speed combo, increasing trade threat significantly.
Level 3 completes your kit, enabling reliable double bomb stuns and better peel.
Level 6 lets you negate Taliyah's burst or displacement, turning fights around.

Win conditions

Use double bomb stuns plus speed to enable your follow-up to punish Taliyah's cooldowns.
Deny Taliyah's roams by crashing waves and maintaining vision control around river.
Save to counter her burst or displacement, forcing her to play around your revive threat.

Tactical tip

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