Aurelion Sol - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Aurelion Solvs Zed

SMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurelion Sol vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Zed wins with a 60.2% win rate (+20.4%) over Aurelion Sol based on 115 games. Zed holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup.

Aurelion Sol Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurelion Sol performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Zed - 39.8% win rateZed(39.8%)
Aurelion Sol - 39.8% win rate in this matchup
Aurelion Sol
39.8% WR
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Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup - 60.2% win rate
Zed
60.2% WR

Who Wins the Aurelion Sol vs Zed Matchup?

Zed wins the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup
Winner
Zed
Matches: 115
39.8%
Win Rate
60.2%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
826
DMG / min
1,012
12,263
Gold / game
13,619
128
Heal / min
158
480
DMG Mitigated / min
577
0.7
CC / min
0.3
31.1%
Early Game WR
68.9%
45.6%
Late Game WR
54.4%

Aurelion Sol vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 115 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 60.2% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 39.8%, giving Zed a 20.4 percentage point advantage. Zed dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurelion Sol players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aurelion Sol leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aurelion Sol players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zed overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurelion Sol vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Zed is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Aurelion Sol
6.5Zed
Aurelion Sol and Zed farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
826Aurelion Sol
1,012Zed
Zed heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 186 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zed's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,263Aurelion Sol
13,619Zed
Zed generates a commanding 1,356 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Zed consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Aurelion Sol
0.3Zed
Aurelion Sol provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aurelion Sol coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
608Aurelion Sol
735Zed
Zed heals and mitigates 127 more damage per minute than Aurelion Sol, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zed to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aurelion Sol.

Best Aurelion Sol Build Against Zed

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Aurelion Sol needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurelion Sol against Zed are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Aurelion Sol an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
68.9%
+37.8% advantage
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol31.1%
Zed early game win rateZed68.9%
Late Game
Zed
54.4%
+8.8% advantage
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol45.6%
Zed late game win rateZed54.4%

Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.9% win rate — a 37.8 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zed is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.4% win rate — 8.8 points above Aurelion Sol. Extended games heavily favor Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zed holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aurelion Sol players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aurelion Sol Runes Against Zed

Inspiration rune tree - Aurelion Sol primary runes vs ZedInspiration
First Strike - best Aurelion Sol rune vs ZedMagical Footwear - best Aurelion Sol rune vs ZedTime Warp Tonic - best Aurelion Sol rune vs ZedCosmic Insight - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Aurelion Sol secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aurelion Sol rune vs ZedGathering Storm - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Zed
42.9% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Aurelion Sol the best tools to compete against Zed in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aurelion Sol matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Aurelion Sol's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurelion Sol matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.38%3476.888812,29535.4%55.6%
52.83%3216.896813,09344.8%58.7%
56.97%2527.092613,48044.1%64.6%
56.89%2266.91,03613,84853.9%59.0%
46.11%1946.883811,71141.5%50.5%
56.13%1576.486312,66850.0%60.0%
53.33%1366.696912,98050.9%55.3%
54.89%1336.688812,52249.1%59.5%
52.34%1286.984912,32545.0%58.8%
54.76%1286.894912,65044.4%62.5%
38.89%1266.489012,47724.5%48.0%
44.92%1186.678211,36829.8%54.9%
56.78%1186.690712,10757.7%56.1%
39.82%1156.682612,26331.1%45.6%
48.70%1156.381711,91244.4%51.4%
57.01%1076.890812,55453.1%60.3%
55.66%1076.385512,41357.1%54.7%
43.56%1017.392012,40647.9%39.6%
50.00%966.984613,09644.4%54.9%
50.00%956.895912,88756.4%45.5%
51.61%946.982011,35052.9%50.0%
43.96%926.897013,80742.1%45.3%
48.35%916.293012,43340.5%53.7%
55.56%906.278312,69648.4%59.3%
47.19%896.480711,34838.5%59.5%
52.87%887.21,06113,48261.1%47.1%
55.95%846.699214,52860.7%53.6%
56.10%826.686912,55538.2%68.8%
49.37%796.197213,46142.4%54.4%
55.26%766.496113,81450.0%58.0%
53.33%756.51,02412,32352.9%53.7%
57.97%706.892013,13062.2%53.1%
56.52%706.885512,34857.1%56.1%
57.97%696.81,04814,23260.0%56.4%
44.12%686.491711,92341.7%46.9%
45.45%676.379011,05834.4%55.9%
46.88%666.692412,92951.6%42.4%
55.56%636.61,00114,46451.9%58.3%
53.23%626.988412,51053.9%52.8%
52.73%557.11,09013,02558.3%48.4%
38.89%546.567610,77435.5%43.5%
56.25%486.698313,67357.9%55.2%
60.00%456.41,03812,80246.1%65.6%
57.78%456.689513,64742.9%64.5%
30.23%436.785813,63828.6%31.0%
58.14%436.691612,97358.3%57.9%
51.16%437.092113,09943.8%55.6%
38.10%425.991012,19925.0%46.1%
57.14%426.61,00313,13641.2%68.0%
51.22%416.797913,62757.1%45.0%
63.16%387.096412,89769.2%60.0%
45.95%386.185312,13523.1%58.3%
52.78%366.488611,83146.1%56.5%
60.61%347.196313,70950.0%66.7%
63.64%336.894413,32161.5%65.0%
63.64%336.486311,73847.1%81.3%
54.55%336.795613,42153.9%55.0%
46.88%326.01,05614,24960.0%40.9%
51.61%316.278612,04141.7%57.9%
40.00%306.880712,52644.4%33.3%
55.17%297.194115,08863.6%50.0%
44.83%296.288312,74410.0%63.2%
59.26%276.885913,73255.6%61.1%
51.85%276.51,24612,77861.5%42.9%
69.23%266.398210,52556.3%90.0%
42.31%265.782211,83255.6%35.3%
20.00%257.486012,2510.0%29.4%
66.67%247.21,26013,49088.9%53.3%
45.83%245.893613,42040.0%50.0%
65.22%236.21,06713,76757.1%68.8%
43.48%235.884412,02845.5%41.7%
60.87%236.688513,34620.0%92.3%
45.45%225.895913,55860.0%41.2%
38.10%216.51,05113,92825.0%46.1%
52.38%216.988213,14863.6%40.0%
55.00%206.386813,12250.0%60.0%
47.37%196.71,08914,23950.0%46.1%
52.94%173.784412,57566.7%45.5%
25.00%166.987412,68850.0%10.0%
37.50%163.587511,23816.7%50.0%
66.67%154.082313,16750.0%72.7%
33.33%154.886111,32933.3%33.3%
46.67%155.998312,71637.5%57.1%
26.67%157.271910,20625.0%28.6%
66.67%155.71,01313,59983.3%55.6%
46.67%156.077811,7980.0%77.8%
35.71%147.391411,05233.3%40.0%
46.15%136.891513,64950.0%44.4%
83.33%137.21,55813,30075.0%87.5%
25.00%127.367910,82928.6%20.0%
72.73%115.776113,35666.7%80.0%
63.64%113.079112,30466.7%62.5%
27.27%116.678912,02160.0%0.0%
63.64%116.392011,22950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.083711,15625.0%71.4%
40.00%102.66819,31350.0%25.0%
60.00%106.31,01711,79280.0%40.0%
40.00%106.698512,34550.0%33.3%
30.00%102.888413,67033.3%28.6%
50.00%105.292913,59433.3%57.1%
55.56%94.889311,77975.0%40.0%
33.33%92.573110,07425.0%40.0%
55.56%94.592512,98050.0%60.0%
44.44%94.57349,56133.3%66.7%
66.67%96.094512,73966.7%66.7%
62.50%94.81,02911,8960.0%100.0%
44.44%96.599010,84150.0%33.3%
55.56%96.280811,64666.7%50.0%
77.78%96.31,18916,10550.0%85.7%
44.44%95.776712,1450.0%57.1%
50.00%87.61,30214,65533.3%60.0%
57.14%74.55448,23960.0%50.0%
57.14%73.189013,6090.0%66.7%
71.43%75.095415,7470.0%71.4%
14.29%72.792913,4690.0%25.0%
42.86%77.063811,07833.3%50.0%
57.14%75.81,12313,13166.7%50.0%
71.43%73.691014,24750.0%80.0%
50.00%62.81,07313,9480.0%75.0%
50.00%66.295610,39766.7%33.3%
50.00%64.082513,4980.0%60.0%
83.33%66.51,07011,84166.7%100.0%
66.67%65.682910,08766.7%66.7%
0.00%65.49379,2790.0%0.0%
66.67%61.969410,9030.0%100.0%
66.67%66.393911,88375.0%50.0%
50.00%67.14808,14760.0%0.0%
50.00%65.069110,77133.3%66.7%
33.33%65.093512,59450.0%0.0%
60.00%52.41,11013,23450.0%66.7%
60.00%52.47457,30075.0%0.0%
60.00%56.581813,05333.3%100.0%
40.00%51.94966,93225.0%100.0%
100.00%54.91,19316,9220.0%100.0%
40.00%56.794210,67733.3%50.0%
60.00%56.962713,876100.0%33.3%
0.00%53.172312,7970.0%0.0%
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Aurelion Sol vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurelion Sol do against Zed in League of Legends?

Zed wins the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup with a 60.2% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 39.8%, a 20.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 115 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 68.9% win rate versus 31.1%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Zed takes over the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to 45.6%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup?

Zed wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 60.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.4 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 115 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurelion Sol build against Zed?

The best Aurelion Sol build against Zed includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurelion Sol runes against Zed?

The best Aurelion Sol runes against Zed use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurelion Sol counter Zed?

No, Aurelion Sol struggles against Zed with only a 39.8% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Aurelion Sol players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.

How do I play Aurelion Sol against Zed?

When playing Aurelion Sol against Zed, play cautiously and avoid Zed's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zed has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.