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2 CostBest Zed build for TFT Set 4 with 79.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Zed builds: Assassin Emblem, Edge of Night, Guinsoo's Rageblade (79.03% top four rate, +31.43% difference); Bloodthirster, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Quicksilver (78.79% top four rate, +31.19% difference); Edge of Night, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Quicksilver (70.53% top four rate, +22.93% difference)
Zed Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Zed in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Chain Vest are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Zed's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Zed?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Zed, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Zed's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Zed, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Bloodthirster, which are core items for maximizing Zed's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Zed, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Zed's effectiveness.
Zed Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Zed's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Zed's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Zed in Set 4
High PriorityZed is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Zed item build achieves a 79.0% top four rate, which is +31.4% higher than Zed's base rate of 47.6%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Zed Itemization in Set 4
Zed's best item build provides +31.4% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Zed achieves 18.4% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 2-cost champion, Zed is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Zed Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Zed itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Zed has a base top four rate of 47.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Zed item build achieves a 79.0% top four rate, representing a +31.4% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Zed achieves 68.7% top four rate (+21.1% vs base) with 3.57 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Zed achieves a 18.4% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Zed a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Zed
- When you find Zed early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Zed's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Zed through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Zed
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Zed Items in TFT Set 4
The best Zed item is Quicksilver with a 63.91% win rate (+16.31% vs base), 15.63% first place rate, and 8.09% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 14.75% pick rate and 56.33% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Zed items are Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 63.91% | +16.31% | 15.63% | 8.09% | 1,161 | ||
| B | 59.94% | +12.34% | 16.08% | 2.38% | 342 | ||
  | A | 59.08% | +11.48% | 16.23% | 9.43% | 1,354 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 56.33% | +8.73% | 13.03% | 14.75% | 2,118 | |
| 5 | | B | 45.63% | -1.98% | 13.95% | 3.34% | 480 | |
| 6 | | B | 43.95% | -3.65% | 14.97% | 3.91% | 562 | |
| 7 | | B | 42.96% | -4.64% | 13.97% | 9.00% | 1,292 | |
| 8 |  | B | 42.33% | -5.27% | 14.18% | 7.36% | 1,056 | |
| 9 | | B | 39.96% | -7.64% | 13.34% | 7.42% | 1,066 | |
| 10 |  | B | 39.67% | -7.93% | 14.64% | 2.56% | 368 |
Best Zed Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Zed artifact item is Rapid Firecannon with a 72.58% win rate (+24.98% vs base), 17.94% first place rate, and 0.43% pick rate. The most popular is Prowler's Claw with a 0.58% pick rate and 44.58% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Zed artifact items are Rapid Firecannon, Gold Collector, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 72.58% | +24.98% | 17.94% | 0.43% | 62 | ||
| A | 63.64% | +16.04% | 22.69% | 0.15% | 22 | ||
| A | 62.22% | +14.62% | 21.01% | 0.31% | 45 | ||
| 4 | A | 60.34% | +12.74% | 18.71% | 0.40% | 58 | |
| 5 | A | 46.15% | -1.45% | 19.98% | 0.09% | 13 | |
| 6 | A | 45.83% | -1.77% | 16.90% | 0.33% | 48 | |
| 7 | A | 44.58% | -3.02% | 20.34% | 0.58% | 83 | |
| 8 | A | 44.44% | -3.16% | 19.01% | 0.19% | 27 | |
| 9 | A | 44.12% | -3.48% | 21.66% | 0.24% | 34 | |
| 10 | A | 41.94% | -5.66% | 19.85% | 0.22% | 31 | |
| 11 | A | 41.67% | -5.93% | 18.91% | 0.08% | 12 | |
| 12 | B | 40.00% | -7.60% | 15.86% | 0.07% | 10 | |
| 13 | B | 36.36% | -11.24% | 14.13% | 0.08% | 11 | |
| 14 | A | 34.78% | -12.82% | 20.95% | 0.16% | 23 | |
| 15 | A | 10.00% | -37.60% | 20.15% | 0.07% | 10 |
Best Zed Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Zed radiant item is Radiant Quicksilver with a 78.26% win rate (+30.66% vs base), 16.51% first place rate, and 0.16% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Edge of Night with a 0.24% pick rate and 71.43% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Zed radiant items are Radiant Quicksilver, Radiant Edge of Night, and Radiant Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 78.26% | +30.66% | 16.51% | 0.16% | 23 | ||
| A | 71.43% | +23.83% | 20.21% | 0.24% | 35 | ||
| A | 70.00% | +22.40% | 18.94% | 0.07% | 10 | ||
| 4 | B | 52.17% | +4.57% | 17.28% | 0.16% | 23 | |
| 5 | A | 51.52% | +3.92% | 17.37% | 0.23% | 33 | |
| 6 | B | 51.43% | +3.83% | 14.47% | 0.24% | 35 | |
| 7 | A | 45.45% | -2.15% | 18.56% | 0.15% | 22 | |
| 8 | B | 30.77% | -16.83% | 14.55% | 0.09% | 13 | |
| 9 | B | 0.00% | -47.60% | 15.69% | 0.07% | 10 | |
| 10 | A | 0.00% | -47.60% | 16.83% | 0.08% | 11 |
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Zed Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zed's best build in Set 4?
The best Zed build in Set 4 is Assassin Emblem, Edge of Night, and Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 79.03% top four rate, 27.42% first place rate, and 2.79 average placement. This build is picked 0.63% of the time.
What is the best item for Zed?
The best item for Zed is Quicksilver with a 63.91% win rate. This item is picked 8.09% of the time and has won 742 matches across 1,161 games.
Which item is most popular on Zed?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Zed with a 14.75% pick rate. This item maintains a 56.33% win rate and has been used in 2,118 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Zed?
The top 3 items for Zed are Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night with an average win rate of 60.98%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Zed item builds have?
The Zed item builds are based on 9,799 total matches. Quicksilver has the most wins with 742 victories.
Should I always build Quicksilver on Zed?
While Quicksilver has the highest win rate at 63.91%, the best Zed build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Zed in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Zed in Set 4 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Zed's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 5 of Zed's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Zed in TFT?
When playing Zed in TFT Set 4, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Zed's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Zed's optimal items.
Should I itemize Zed in TFT Set 4?
Zed is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Zed's best item build achieves a +31.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Zed a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Zed is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Zed achieves +31.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Zed's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Zed achieves an average top four rate of 68.7% in TFT Set 4, which is +21.1% compared to the base rate of 47.6%. The best Zed item build reaches 79.0% top four rate with a 2.79 average placement.
What is the best Zed emblem?
The best Zed emblem is Vanguard Emblem with a 85.71% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.10% of the time and has been used in 14 matches.
What is the top Zed radiant item?
The top Zed radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 80.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Zed artifact?
The best Zed artifact is Silvermere Dawn with a 77.78% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.