Zilean Support performs well against Soraka (53.5% win rate) based on 578 games. This matchup works well for Zilean players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zilean Support vs Soraka 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 Soraka (5.2%, 14th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Zilean performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Summon Aery paired with Manaflow Band (55.9% win rate, 4.3% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Imperial Mandate > Malignance > Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Soraka.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (53.48%), Zilean trails in vision control (0.81 vs 0.89 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Zilean dominates both win rate (53.5%) and damage output (365 vs 180/min, 2nd among Support). The 185 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Zilean leads in both matchup win rate (53.5%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.90) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S |
| 53.5% | Matchup Winrate | 46.5% |
| 51.61% | Role Winrate | 52.10% |
| #9 | Winrate Rank | #6 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 5.2% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.9 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 286 |
| 0.81 | Wards per Minute | 0.89 |
| 365 | Damage per Minute | 180 |
The Zilean versus Soraka matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Zilean deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Soraka deals primarily magic damage (78.74%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Soraka, ranking 27th (versus 42nd for Zilean) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.9 versus 3.3) 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 Zilean player to maintain constant pressure on Soraka, 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…
Gain 10 Move Speed and 13 - 30 Adaptive Force (based on level) when in the rive…
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+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…
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
