How to Play Slayer Zed
A stage-by-stage plan for Slayer Zed: opener, when to level and roll for Zed, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 90.9%
- Avg place
- 2.91
- 1st place
- 36.4%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 11
How to level and roll with Slayer Zed
2-cost rerollSlayer Zed is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Zed reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Zed hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Zed hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Zed. |
Slayer Zed early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Slayer Zed yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Zed.
Rolling odds for Slayer Zed
Your 3-star targets are Zed. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Slayer Zed positioning
A starting board for Slayer Zed. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Akali on the back line and put Shen in front of it.
- Split Akali and Pyke across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Tryndamere, Olaf, and Shen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Darius and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Slayer Zed
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (36.4% first places)
- Big power spike once Zed hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Zed and Olaf) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Olaf and Tryndamere at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Zed
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Zed are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Titan's Resolve, Hellfire Hatchet, and Bloodthirster on Zed.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Slayer Zed.
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How to play Slayer Zed – FAQ (TFT Set 4)
How do you play Slayer Zed?
Slayer Zed is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Zed reach 3 stars. Corner Akali on the back line and put Shen in front of it. Build Titan's Resolve, Hellfire Hatchet, and Bloodthirster on Zed.
When should I roll down for Slayer Zed?
Slayer Zed doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Zed are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Zed?
Slow roll for Zed at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Slayer Zed a reroll comp?
Yes. Slayer Zed wants Zed at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Slayer Zed?
Corner Akali on the back line and put Shen in front of it. Split Akali and Pyke across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Tryndamere, Olaf, and Shen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Darius and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Slayer Zed?
Slayer Zed has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Zed.