Rakan Support has an advantage against Zilean (52.1% win rate) based on 551 games. The matchup leans toward Rakan.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Rakan 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.
Rakan dominates the meta (16th most popular, 4.9% 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. Optimize for consistency: Unsealed Spellbook paired with Cash Back (47.0% win rate, 18.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Locket of the Iron Solari > Zeke's Convergence > Trailblazer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Zilean.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (52.12%), Rakan trails in vision control (0.87 vs 0.95 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Quality over quantity: Rakan wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (262 vs 379/min), the 52.1% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Rakan wins the matchup (52.1%) despite a lower KDA (2.90 vs 3.30). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 52.1% | Matchup Winrate | 47.9% |
| 49.66% | Role Winrate | 51.32% |
| #27 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 4.9% | Pickrate | 2.4% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 279 | Gold per Minute | 295 |
| 0.87 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 262 | Damage per Minute | 379 |
The Rakan 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 Rakan 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 29th for Rakan) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 versus 2.9) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Rakan 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.
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