Ahri vs Zilean
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you win trades easily with Q poke and W mobility advantage, as Zilean has limited response options.
- Post-6 becomes trickier due to his R, but you maintain kill pressure if you can bait out his ultimate or land clean E combos.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by W repositioning to avoid his Q placement, then look for E opportunities when he's locked in animations.
- Save your full combo for when his R is down or when you can burst through it completely.
Wave Control
- Control minion waves to deny his double-bomb setups and maintain your range advantage for consistent Q poke.
- Avoid hard pushing unless you can roam, as this gives him easy double-bomb opportunities on the wave.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your E on him when his R is available unless you can guarantee the kill through it.
- Avoid fighting in minion waves where his Q bombs become much easier to land consistently.
Created on 12/14/2025
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