Zilean Support Build Guide

Core Build:

• First Item: Solstice Sleigh
• Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Core Items: Shurelya's Battlesong, Imperial Mandate, Cosmic Drive, Vigilant Wardstone

Optimal Runes:

• Primary: Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Waterwalking
• Secondary: Cheap Shot, Relentless Hunter
• Shards: Ability Haste, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Matchups:

• Strong Against: Swain (54.9%), Renata Glasc (54.4%), Sylas (54.0%)
• Weak Against: LeBlanc (44.6%), Sona (46.2%), Zoe (47.4%)

Best Synergies:

• Karthus (56.7%)
• Lux (56.3%)
• Kog'Maw (55.9%)

Essential Tips:

1. Slow enemies with E before landing Q for guaranteed hits
2. Save ultimate (R) for high-value targets
3. Use passive leveling ability from safe positions
4. Chain Q>W>Q combo for maximum damage

Alternative Builds:

1. Aggressive Build:

   • Summoners: Flash + Ignite
   • First Item: Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
   • Win Rate: 50.8%

2. Defensive Build:

   • Summoners: Flash + Heal
   • First Item: Celestial Opposition
   • Win Rate: 51.2%

3. Off-Meta Build:

   • Keystone: Arcane Comet
   • Core: Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Luden's Companion
   • Win Rate: 49.5%

Current Patch Win Rate: 53.0% (based on 16,302 matches)

Remember to adjust your build based on team composition and matchup specifics. Prioritize vision control and positioning for maximum effectiveness.

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