Zilean

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Flexible pick: Mid (67.9%) but also Support (29.3%).
• Peak popularity in 2016: 97 games, 56.7% win rate.
• Rises in priority for playoffs: 23.2% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Noticeably more picked on the red side (59.5% of its picks).
• Games featuring it run 1.9 min longer than average (35m 48s against 33m 53s).
• Best duo: alongside Irelia, 64.3% over 28 games (+14.9 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Orianna in Mid, 42.9% over 28 duels.
• Longest win streak: 10, from November 6, 2021 to February 13, 2022.
• The team that played it most is TSM (37 games, 62.2%).
• Absent from major leagues for 438 days: last picked on July 9, 2025.
• Strongest on it: Bjergsen at 1556 domination rating over 45 games on Zilean.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

No games in 2026. Last picked on July 9, 2025 — the sections below cover its whole history.

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Bjergsen 1556 -22 · 45 games · 71.1%
2. 2 Jensen 1513 -38 · 20 games · 80%
3. 3 Apex 1410 -74 · 21 games · 33.3%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2025): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Zilean. The gap is measured against its own 49.4% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Irelia	Top	28	64.3%	+14.9
Sivir	Bot	33	63.6%	+14.2
Tahm Kench	Support	27	59.3%	+9.9
Thresh	Support	31	58.1%	+8.7
Rek'Sai	Jungle	26	57.7%	+8.3
Corki	Bot	28	57.1%	+7.7
Ashe	Bot	31	54.8%	+5.4
Gnar	Top	31	54.8%	+5.4

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Ryze	Mid	30	33.3%	-16.1
Varus	Bot	28	39.3%	-10.1
Jarvan IV	Jungle	25	40%	-9.4
Maokai	Top	28	42.9%	-6.5
Lucian	Bot	42	42.9%	-6.5
Lee Sin	Jungle	37	43.2%	-6.2
Elise	Jungle	27	44.4%	-5
Kha'Zix	Jungle	29	44.8%	-4.6

Across all seasons (2011–2025): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Viktor	Mid	35	74.3%	+24.9
Orianna	Mid	28	42.9%	-6.5

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Orianna	Mid	28	42.9%	-6.5
Viktor	Mid	35	74.3%	+24.9

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LCK 78 · 46.2%
• NA LCS 70 · 54.3%
• EU LCS 56 · 60.7%
• Worlds 51 · 37.3%
• LCS 48 · 62.5%
• LPL 39 · 43.6%
• LMS 29 · 34.5%
• LEC 27 · 51.9%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
TSM	37	62.2%
Cloud9	21	81%
Counter Logic Gaming	16	31.3%
KT Rolster	15	73.3%
Team Liquid	15	66.7%
Machi Esports	14	35.7%
Fnatic	12	75%
G2 Esports	11	81.8%
Team Vitality	10	70%
EDward Gaming	9	66.7%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Zilean?

Irelia as Top: 64.3% wins over 28 games together, +14.9 points against Zilean's 49.4% average.

Which champion counters Zilean in Mid?

Orianna in Mid: Zilean only wins 42.9% of their 28 direct duels, -6.5 points below its average.

Which lane does Zilean play in pro?

Mainly Mid, which accounts for 67.9% of its 427 major-league games, with a 54.1% win rate. It is also seen Support (29.3%).

Is Zilean good in professional play?

Over 427 major-league games since 2011, Zilean holds a 49.4% win rate. Its most played season was 2016 with 97 games, and it was last picked on July 9, 2025.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	10 · November 6, 2021 → February 13, 2022
Longest loss streak	8 · February 18, 2016 → February 25, 2016
Average game length	35m 48s · 33m 53s
Longest game	67m 59s · G2 Esports vs Origen
Shortest game	22m 09s · EDward Gaming vs Oh My God