Nami Support has an advantage against Zilean (52.5% win rate) based on 1089 games. The matchup leans toward Nami.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Nami Support vs Zilean Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Nami dominates the meta (1st most popular, 12.5% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zilean (2.3% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Nami's superior tier rating (S+ vs A+) translates into a solid 52.5% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Nami ranks 4th in win rate among Support champions. Nami shows excellent consistency, combining a strong 52.3% overall win rate with matchup success. Optimize for consistency: Summon Aery paired with Manaflow Band (64.1% win rate, 1.7% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Imperial Mandate > Shurelya's Battlesong > Staff of Flowing Water with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Zilean.
Total map control: Nami dominates both the matchup and vision control (0.90 vs 0.81 wards/min). Your extra 0.09 wards/min create massive macro advantages for your entire team. Complete superiority: Nami dominates both win rate (52.5%) and damage output (368 vs 365/min, 2nd among Support). The 3 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Nami leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and KDA (3.40 vs 3.30) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | A+ |
| 52.5% | Matchup Winrate | 47.5% |
| 52.27% | Role Winrate | 51.61% |
| #4 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 12.5% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 3.4 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 278 | Gold per Minute | 298 |
| 0.90 | Wards per Minute | 0.81 |
| 368 | Damage per Minute | 365 |
The Nami versus Zilean matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Nami deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (78.78%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Nami is superior vision control (ranked 25th among supports) (versus 42nd for Zilean), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (3.3 versus 3.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Nami 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…
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
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…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
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
