[DarkZtar]

Originally Posted by speeddemon

Until everyone hits 18, which doesn't take all too long. Notice how I said long term in the post?

I mean I guess if your team can force a win when you have a slight level advantage maybe, but really, is anybody skilled enough to do it gonna pick Zilean to try and force it?

pre lv 18 (aka early-mid game) is what matters most~
8% global exp is a large advantage, but its largely ignored by players because base stat value gains via lv'ing up (although significant) are practically invisible to players. Also to take into consideration is the fact that every champion has a certain lv where they "power spike". With Zil on your team every champ on your team will hit their power spike earlier which often plays a large part in determining laning phase outcomes~ (at least in higher elo games)