Zyra vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zyra vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Zilean's double bomb setups and create root follow-ups for your ADC.
Prioritize poke and zone control to limit enemy ADC access and force them through your plant zones.
Use (R) to turn enemy engages into zone fights, protecting your ADC and enabling counterplay.

Trading pattern

Hold (E) root to punish Zilean's engage or double bomb setups, enabling your ADC to follow up.
Deny brush access with plants to reduce enemy engage angles and force Zilean to use bombs less effectively.
Use plants to zone enemies during trades, but save (R) for committed all-ins or disengage counterplay.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo and avoid clustering your ADC near bomb zones.
Watch for (E) speed buff enabling enemy ADC to kite or reposition aggressively.
Beware of level 6 revive timing; avoid overcommitting to all-ins without confirmed ADC follow-up.

Early game

Win the level 2 root and plant poke race to secure early lane pressure and ADC follow-up.
Seed brush early to deny Zilean's bomb placement and force enemies into vulnerable zones.
Coordinate with your ADC to crash waves safely before considering roams or vision resets.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks root plus plant poke, increasing your lane pressure and ADC follow-up potential.
Level 3 improves seed control, enhancing brush denial and zoning capabilities against Zilean's bombs.
Level 6 (R) amplifies all-in threat and peel, turning enemy engages into favorable zone fights for your ADC.

Win conditions

Convert brush and wave control into denied enemy ADC positioning and strong ADC access.
Set river vision to track Zilean's roam timer and prepare for dragon objective setups.
Use (R) around confirmed ADC follow-up to secure fights and force enemy resets or disengages.