Kled - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kledvs Zed

CFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kled vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Zed wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kled based on 5 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Kled scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kled build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kled vs Zed matchup.

Kled Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kled 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.

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Zed - 40.0% win rateZed(40.0%)
Kled - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kled
40.0% WR
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Zed vs Kled matchup - 60.0% win rate
Zed
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kled vs Zed Matchup?

Zed wins the Kled vs Zed matchup
Winner
Zed
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.9
CS / min
6.7
714
DMG / min
759
10,594
Gold / game
10,182
188
Heal / min
105
1,162
DMG Mitigated / min
568
0.3
CC / min
0.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kled vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Kled vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kled's 40.0%, giving Zed a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Kled outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed needs to press advantages before Kled reaches their power spikes, while Kled should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kled leads by 677 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kled 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.

Kled vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Kled wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Kled
6.7Zed
Zed edges out Kled by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zed.
Damage
714Kled
759Zed
Zed deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Kled. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kled choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zed's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,594Kled
10,182Zed
Kled earns 412 more gold per game than Zed, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kled slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kled
0.2Zed
Both Kled 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
1,350Kled
673Zed
Kled vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 677 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kled can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kled Build Against Zed

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Kled needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kled against Zed are Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang and Death's Dance. This combination gives Kled an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kled vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kled early game win rateKled33.3%
Zed early game win rateZed66.7%
Late Game
Kled
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kled late game win rateKled50.0%
Zed late game win rateZed50.0%

Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kled. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kled at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zed. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zed has the edge early, but Kled gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kled Runes Against Zed

Precision rune tree - Kled primary runes vs ZedPrecision
Conqueror - best Kled rune vs ZedTriumph - best Kled rune vs ZedLegend: Alacrity - best Kled rune vs ZedLast Stand - best Kled rune vs Zed
Resolve rune tree - Kled secondary runes vs ZedResolve
Bone Plating - best Kled rune vs ZedDemolish - best Kled rune vs Zed
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Kled the best tools to compete against Zed in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kled matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Kled'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 Kled build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kled matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.85%596.41,21712,03263.6%34.6%
41.38%586.179811,79640.0%42.4%
44.44%546.399511,81744.1%45.0%
50.00%545.991412,84057.7%42.9%
51.85%546.084012,73165.2%41.9%
45.65%465.986312,37252.2%39.1%
54.55%446.178211,40458.3%50.0%
58.14%436.087412,12757.9%58.3%
44.19%436.188212,91750.0%41.4%
54.76%426.272412,32847.1%60.0%
47.37%386.189111,30933.3%60.0%
51.35%376.290812,19552.2%50.0%
52.78%365.969612,76557.1%50.0%
50.00%366.495411,88050.0%50.0%
73.53%346.286411,92177.8%68.8%
47.06%346.182912,48545.5%47.8%
51.52%336.191812,85556.3%47.1%
41.94%315.796912,76157.1%29.4%
38.71%317.083911,92738.5%38.9%
50.00%306.292611,77347.4%54.5%
43.33%306.393012,82746.7%40.0%
43.33%306.31,05212,22042.9%43.8%
39.29%286.073711,77935.7%42.9%
61.54%265.794511,25646.1%76.9%
54.17%246.294311,32156.3%50.0%
45.83%246.089712,32450.0%40.0%
41.67%246.492912,72061.5%18.2%
47.83%236.086213,53228.6%56.3%
65.00%206.478912,24872.7%55.6%
40.00%205.994112,19837.5%41.7%
63.16%196.180413,33175.0%60.0%
63.16%195.768212,36075.0%54.5%
36.84%196.079811,17325.0%45.5%
41.18%176.284610,94655.6%25.0%
58.82%175.680512,18444.4%75.0%
64.71%175.993012,85163.6%66.7%
81.25%166.481511,92280.0%81.8%
43.75%165.691711,33460.0%16.7%
43.75%166.578513,50357.1%33.3%
46.67%154.583812,28140.0%50.0%
50.00%145.678210,42855.6%40.0%
28.57%145.894112,35533.3%25.0%
53.85%135.986212,70550.0%57.1%
53.85%136.397914,00966.7%42.9%
38.46%135.770810,24525.0%60.0%
58.33%126.690612,01687.5%0.0%
63.64%116.182413,56383.3%40.0%
36.36%115.576012,27166.7%0.0%
70.00%106.41,11515,7510.0%77.8%
55.56%95.782812,12860.0%50.0%
44.44%95.91,15312,97060.0%25.0%
55.56%96.161912,15475.0%40.0%
62.50%85.91,01914,14450.0%66.7%
50.00%86.291810,32075.0%25.0%
37.50%86.480412,90750.0%33.3%
42.86%76.170010,63050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.01,02613,92450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.474711,50925.0%50.0%
66.67%64.76017,86250.0%100.0%
83.33%65.15679,42280.0%100.0%
40.00%56.494112,18550.0%33.3%
40.00%55.271310,9840.0%66.7%
40.00%55.971410,59433.3%50.0%
20.00%56.01,07013,99433.3%0.0%
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Kled vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kled do against Zed in League of Legends?

Zed wins the Kled vs Zed matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kled's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Kled do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Kled with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kled do against Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Kled takes over the Kled vs Zed matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kled scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kled vs Zed matchup?

Zed wins the matchup against Kled with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kled build against Zed?

The best Kled build against Zed includes Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang, Death's Dance with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kled runes against Zed?

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

Does Kled counter Zed?

No, Kled struggles against Zed with only a 40.0% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Kled players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.

How do I play Kled against Zed?

When playing Kled against Zed, play cautiously and avoid Zed's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zed in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.