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LoL Classic

LoL Classic - Zilean Build

Zilean

By Mobalytics

Updated on Jul 20, 2026

Jul 20, 2026

Ability Order + Summoner Spells

Ability Order

First three = Q - > W -> E
Then, prioritize maxing:
- Q Time Bomb -> W Rewind -> E Time Warp

Summoner Spells

Flash + Exhaust

Items

Starter Items

Full Build

Runes

Marks
- Greater Mark of Magic Penetration x9
Seals
- Greater Seal of Armor x9
Glyphs
- Greater Glyph of Magic Resist x9
Quintessences
- Greater Quintessence of Ability Power x3

zilean classic runes

For Zilean's runes, we want a mix of damage and defensive stats. Magic Penetration Marks help increase the damage of your bombs, allowing you to deal more damage against tankier champions and enemies who build Magic Resist.

Flat Ability Power Quintessences provide a strong boost to your overall damage and make your abilities more threatening throughout the game. Armor Seals and Magic Resist Glyphs can be used for extra defenses, helping you survive the laning phase and team fights.

Masteries

zilean classic masteries

While playing Zilean, you want to stay at a safe distance and let your bombs do the work. To make his abilities as effective as possible, we want to put the majority of our points into the Offense tree for the Cooldown Reduction, Ability Power, and Magic Penetration, allowing you to cast more often and deal more damage.

Utility is a great secondary tree, providing extra Movement Speed and Mana Regeneration to help you stay active around the map and keep using your abilities during the laning phase.

Changes For Classic

Time Bomb is point and click
Heightened Learning grants experience to his entire team

1. Ability Order + Summoner Spells 2. Items 3. Runes 4. Masteries 5. Changes For Classic

Overview

Our experts are currently testing LoL Classic builds for Zilean on the PBE.

Check back often as we make updates based on PBE changes and as the Classic meta develops!

How to Play

Zilean is a poke mage who controls the lane with his Q. Focus on farming while placing bombs on enemy champions whenever they step forward for CS. Avoid wasting mana early, as repeated bombs can quickly drain your mana without having your first item.

Your E helps you escape ganks or chase down enemies. You can play way more aggressively once level 6, as you can revive yourself. Even if you do fall behind in lane, you will still be useful, as getting 1 good ultimate off on a key unit can be game-changing.