Evelynn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Evelynnvs Zed

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Evelynn vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Evelynn wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Zed based on 8 games. Evelynn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Evelynn vs Zed matchup.

Evelynn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Evelynn 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 - 62.5% win rateZed(62.5%)
Evelynn - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Evelynn
62.5% WR
VS
Zed vs Evelynn matchup - 37.5% win rate
Zed
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Evelynn vs Zed Matchup?

Evelynn wins the Evelynn vs Zed matchup
Winner
Evelynn
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.4
988
DMG / min
815
17,320
Gold / game
16,486
379
Heal / min
329
622
DMG Mitigated / min
708
0.5
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Evelynn vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Evelynn vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Evelynn wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zed's 37.5%, giving Evelynn a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Evelynn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Zed leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Evelynn players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Evelynn vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Evelynn wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Evelynn
1.4Zed
Zed edges out Evelynn by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zed.
Damage
988Evelynn
815Zed
Evelynn heavily out-damages Zed by 173 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zed should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Evelynn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
17,320Evelynn
16,486Zed
Evelynn generates a commanding 833 more gold per game than Zed. This substantial economic advantage means Evelynn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zed should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Evelynn
0.4Zed
Both Evelynn and Zed provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,002Evelynn
1,037Zed
Evelynn and Zed have comparable sustain profiles, with only 36 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Evelynn Build Against Zed

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Evelynn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Evelynn against Zed are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Evelynn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Evelynn vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn0.0%
Zed early game win rateZed0.0%
Late Game
Evelynn
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn62.5%
Zed late game win rateZed37.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Evelynn and Zed, with Evelynn holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Evelynn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Evelynn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Evelynn Runes Against Zed

Domination rune tree - Evelynn primary runes vs ZedDomination
Dark Harvest - best Evelynn rune vs ZedSudden Impact - best Evelynn rune vs ZedGrisly Mementos - best Evelynn rune vs ZedRelentless Hunter - best Evelynn rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Evelynn secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Evelynn rune vs ZedGathering Storm - best Evelynn rune vs Zed
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Evelynn to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Evelynn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Evelynn'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 Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Evelynn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.16%730.781012,95354.5%57.5%
53.03%660.684512,85453.6%52.6%
49.21%630.679213,09048.0%50.0%
49.12%570.675212,52640.7%56.7%
50.00%540.780912,53657.7%42.9%
38.00%500.886013,31740.0%36.7%
58.33%480.579512,71268.4%51.7%
47.37%380.780012,78053.9%44.0%
54.55%330.579912,48941.2%68.8%
40.63%320.778912,33836.4%42.9%
51.61%310.979211,72350.0%52.9%
50.00%300.781311,65147.1%53.9%
43.33%300.688312,99440.0%46.7%
43.33%300.785412,40229.4%61.5%
53.33%300.886311,03876.5%23.1%
33.33%270.671412,25433.3%33.3%
52.00%250.679013,23736.4%64.3%
58.33%240.871111,88941.7%75.0%
33.33%240.671512,83344.4%26.7%
39.13%230.672112,63030.0%46.1%
52.17%230.791613,40720.0%76.9%
42.86%210.981712,00163.6%20.0%
76.19%210.977212,48084.6%62.5%
61.11%180.672911,96554.5%71.4%
64.71%170.981712,72533.3%81.8%
41.18%170.786813,49760.0%33.3%
52.94%170.670511,72255.6%50.0%
41.18%170.782414,36733.3%45.5%
43.75%160.781814,18850.0%41.7%
37.50%160.780813,59320.0%45.5%
62.50%160.679713,16360.0%63.6%
66.67%150.995914,21280.0%60.0%
53.33%150.680213,03237.5%71.4%
50.00%140.689414,28850.0%50.0%
42.86%140.582812,12550.0%33.3%
69.23%130.893614,70150.0%77.8%
75.00%120.980913,21180.0%71.4%
33.33%120.761413,10833.3%33.3%
63.64%110.673511,23850.0%80.0%
40.00%110.882812,12214.3%100.0%
81.82%110.773312,990100.0%75.0%
36.36%110.766012,31740.0%33.3%
50.00%100.780312,79657.1%33.3%
44.44%90.566211,64960.0%25.0%
22.22%90.666211,8840.0%28.6%
55.56%91.081213,8620.0%71.4%
88.89%90.682011,001100.0%66.7%
75.00%80.689611,64766.7%100.0%
37.50%80.587712,61333.3%40.0%
50.00%80.790012,6330.0%80.0%
37.50%81.176811,50033.3%40.0%
50.00%80.672112,59360.0%33.3%
62.50%81.198817,3200.0%62.5%
57.14%70.787413,4320.0%66.7%
57.14%70.995813,0670.0%66.7%
28.57%71.277010,37133.3%25.0%
20.00%51.57259,7930.0%100.0%

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Evelynn vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Evelynn do against Zed in League of Legends?

Evelynn wins the Evelynn vs Zed matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zed's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Evelynn do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Zed with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Evelynn do against Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Evelynn takes over the Evelynn vs Zed matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Evelynn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Evelynn vs Zed matchup?

Evelynn wins the matchup against Zed with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Evelynn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Evelynn build against Zed?

The best Evelynn build against Zed includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Evelynn runes against Zed?

The best Evelynn runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Evelynn vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Evelynn counter Zed?

Yes, Evelynn has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 62.5% win rate. Evelynn strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Evelynn against Zed?

When playing Evelynn against Zed, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.