Zilean Support has trouble against Nami (47.5% win rate) based on 1089 games. This is a tough matchup for Zilean players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zilean Support vs Nami Support in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.3% popularity, Zilean constantly encounters meta-dominant Nami (12.6%, 1st place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Zilean performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Guardian + Font of Life combination (55.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Shurelya's Battlesong, Imperial Mandate, Cosmic Drive, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 47.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.81 vs 0.90 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Nami leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and damage (368 vs 365/min). Zilean must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Nami: leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and KDA (3.40 vs 3.30, 3rd vs 4th place). Zilean players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S+ |
| 47.5% | Matchup Winrate | 52.5% |
| 51.61% | Role Winrate | 52.27% |
| #9 | Winrate Rank | #4 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 12.6% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 3.4 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 278 |
| 0.81 | Wards per Minute | 0.90 |
| 365 | Damage per Minute | 368 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Zilean deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Nami deals primarily magic damage (84.96%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Nami, ranking 25th (versus 42nd for Zilean) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.4 versus 3.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zilean player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nami player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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