By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026
Zilean Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Chronokeeper.
Counter-pick only. Zilean is a poor blind pick — wait for the enemy lane, or bans, before you lock it.
- Blind safety23/100
- Ban rank#110 of 142
- Pick rank#8 of 142
- Support standing#36 of 38
Derived sample
Who breaks a blind Zilean
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Zilean’s blind safety from 23 to 8; Zilean’s blind floor is 39.4%.
If the enemy locks Zilean
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Zilean plays, with Zilean entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
Drafting around Zilean
Zilean leans AP, so the next pick should add AD damage. Best pick for each lane Zilean does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |