Lulu Support has an advantage against Zilean (51.8% win rate) based on 1546 games. The matchup leans toward Lulu.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Lulu Support vs Zilean Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Lulu dominates the meta (1st most popular, 13.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zilean (2.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Lulu's superior tier rating (S+ vs A+) translates into a solid 51.8% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Lulu ranks 8th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Summon Aery paired with Manaflow Band (52.4% win rate, 24.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Ardent Censer > Moonstone Renewer > Mikael's Blessing with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Zilean.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (51.84%), Lulu trails in vision control (0.89 vs 0.95 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Quality over quantity: Lulu wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (234 vs 379/min), the 51.8% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (3.30) with 51.8% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | A+ |
| 51.8% | Matchup Winrate | 48.2% |
| 51.35% | Role Winrate | 51.32% |
| #8 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 13.1% | Pickrate | 2.4% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 276 | Gold per Minute | 295 |
| 0.89 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 234 | Damage per Minute | 379 |
While statistically Lulu is slightly stronger than Zilean as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Lulu deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (81.30%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Zilean, ranking 16th (versus 26th for Lulu) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Lulu player to maintain constant pressure on Zilean, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
