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Zilean Patch History

Support / Mage

League ClassicAlso in: Zilean in Wild RiftZilean in League of Legends

Zilean Current Status

Zilean was last buffed in Patch 26.19 (). Across 2 patches, Zilean has received 1 buff since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideMorellonomiconRabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffMid +1 more role

Zilean Build Guide (Mid)

Zilean bends the game's clock: double Time Bombs burst harder than they look, Rewind makes his cooldowns a suggestion, and Chronoshift means the enemy team must kill your carry twice while hasted allies run them down.

Summoner Spells

FlashIgnite

Runes

  • Mark of Magic Penetration9x Mark of Magic Penetration (+1 Magic Penetration)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Ability Power9x Glyph of Ability Power (+1.2 Ability Power)
  • Quintessence of Ability Power3x Quintessence of Ability Power (+5 Ability Power)

Magic penetration and ability power make bombs chunk; armor seals steady the lane against assassins.

Masteries 21/0/9

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 0/40/4
Sorcery 4/44/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 0/40/4
Blast 4/44/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 0/10/1
Arcane Knowledge 1/11/1
Lethality 0/20/2
Brute Force 0/20/2
Mental Force 3/33/3
Spellsword 1/11/1
Frenzy 0/10/1
Sunder 0/30/3
Archmage 4/44/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Utility (9)
Summoner's Insight 1/11/1
Wanderer 0/30/3
Meditation 3/33/3
Improved Recall 0/10/1
Scout 0/10/1
Mastermind 2/32/3
Expanded Mind 3/33/3
Artificer 0/20/2
Greed 0/40/4
Runic Affinity 0/10/1
Vampirism 0/30/3
Biscuiteer 0/10/1
Wealth 0/20/2
Awareness 0/40/4
Strength of Spirit 0/30/3
Explorer 0/10/1
Pickpocket 0/10/1
Intelligence 0/30/3
Nimble 0/10/1

21/0/9 caster page: bombs scale with the tree, and the utility cooldown points compound with Rewind.

Skill Order R > Q > W > E

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Time BombQQQQQ
RewindWWWWW
Time WarpEEEEE
ChronoshiftRRR

Max Time Bomb, then Rewind - the two together are the double-bomb combo. Time Warp's one point already wins chases.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth Potionx2Health Potion

A ring start for bomb economy.

Early goals

Doran's Ringx2Doran's RingFiendish CodexFiendish CodexBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

Double ring and a Codex - cooldown reduction is Zilean's best stat at every stage.

Core build

MorellonomiconMorellonomiconRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffVoid Staff

Morellonomicon caps cooldowns, Deathcap and Void Staff make the clock explosive.

Boots

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads

Sorcerer's Shoes for kill pressure; Mercury's Treads into heavy crowd control.

Situational

Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassRylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterBanshee's VeilBanshee's VeilRod of AgesRod of Ages

Zhonya's stacks a second immortality on Chronoshift, Rylai's makes bombs sticky, Banshee's against picks, Rod of Ages for survivability.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Heightened LearningLC
Passive - Heightened Learning

Zilean and his allies gain additional experience.

Time BombLC
Q - Time Bomb
Cost: 70/85/100/115/130 Mana
CD: 10

Zilean places a time-delayed bomb on a target. After 4 seconds this bomb will detonate, dealing 90/145/200/260/320 (+90% AP) magic damage to all surrounding enemies. Placing a second Time Bomb on a target will immediately detonate the first one.

RewindLC
W - Rewind
Cost: 50 Mana
CD: 18/15/12/9/6

Zilean reduces all of his other Ability cooldowns by 10 seconds.

Time WarpLC
E - Time Warp
Cost: 80 Mana
CD: 20

Zilean increases an allied Champion's Movement Speed or Slows an enemy Champion by 55% for 2.5/3.25/4/4.75/5.5 seconds.

ChronoshiftLC
R - Chronoshift
Cost: 125/150/175 Mana
CD: 180

Zilean marks himself or an allied champion with a protective time rune for 7 seconds. If they would take lethal damage, they are instead transported back in time, regaining 600/850/1100 (+200% AP) Health.

Base Stats

HP: 451
HP/lvl: 71
HP Regen: 1.02
AD: 51.6
AD/lvl: 3
Armor: 14.55
Armor/lvl: 3.8
MR: 30
Attack Range: 600
Attack Speed: 0.625
Move Speed: 335
Mana: 320

Zilean Buffs & Changes

Patch 26.19

buff

Zilean has some small anachronisms in his cast paradigms and ability functionality, which we're fixing this patch.

Passive - Heightened Learning

  • Bonus Experience While Dead: No longer grants bonus XP while Zilean is dead.
  • Cast Visibility: Casting the spell now reveals Zilean if cast from fog of war.
  • Cast Range: 550 edge to edge (around 650 in practical use) → 700 center to center

Patch 26.15

new

Zilean added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Zilean joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Zilean League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zilean last changed in League Classic?
Zilean was last buffed in League Classic Patch 26.19, released September 22, 2026. That patch changed Passive - Heightened Learning (Bonus Experience While Dead: No longer grants bonus XP while Zilean is dead).
How many Zilean buffs are there in League Classic?
Zilean buffs: 1, with no nerfs recorded. Zilean has been changed in 2 League Classic patches.
Was Zilean changed in League Classic Patch 26.20?
No - Zilean was not changed in Patch 26.20. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.19.
What is the best Zilean build in League Classic?
Zilean's League Classic build guide is for Mid, with core items Morellonomicon, Rabadon's Deathcap and Void Staff. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Zilean released in League Classic?
Zilean was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.