Zilean Support has trouble against Rakan (48.4% win rate) based on 551 games. This is a tough matchup for Zilean players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zilean Support vs Rakan 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.
Balanced meta clash: Zilean (2.3%, 33rd place out of 52 Support champions) regularly faces Rakan (4.0%, 18th place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Surprising upset: Despite Zilean's higher tier rating, Rakan wins 51.6% of encounters. This suggests Rakan's kit specifically counters Zilean's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Summon Aery + Manaflow Band combination (62.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Shurelya's Battlesong, Imperial Mandate, Redemption, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.4% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.81 vs 1.07 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Damage doesn't equal wins: Zilean outputs more damage (365 vs 276/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Zilean maintains better KDA (3.30, 4th place vs 14th for Rakan), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 48.4% | Matchup Winrate | 51.6% |
| 51.61% | Role Winrate | 49.24% |
| #9 | Winrate Rank | #33 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 282 |
| 0.81 | Wards per Minute | 1.07 |
| 365 | Damage per Minute | 276 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Zilean versus Rakan matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. 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 Zilean deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Rakan has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Rakan, ranking 2nd (versus 42nd for Zilean) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.8 versus 3.3) suggests they are less effective 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 Rakan 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.
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…
Gain 10 Move Speed and 13 - 30 Adaptive Force (based on level) when in the rive…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…
+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…
Gain 10 Move Speed and 13 - 30 Adaptive Force (based on level) when in the rive…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
