Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Zedvs Ashe

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

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

Zed Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zed 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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Ashe - 40.0% win rateAshe(40.0%)
Zed - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zed
40.0% WR
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Ashe vs Zed matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ashe
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Ashe Matchup?

Ashe wins the Zed vs Ashe matchup
Winner
Ashe
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.2
CS / min
5.5
741
DMG / min
845
11,164
Gold / game
10,971
170
Heal / min
119
561
DMG Mitigated / min
377
0.2
CC / min
1.5
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zed vs Ashe Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Ashe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ashe wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, giving Ashe a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ashe controls the early laning stage, but Zed outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ashe needs to press advantages before Zed reaches their power spikes, while Zed should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ashe has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zed players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ashe 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.

Zed vs Ashe Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Ashe in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Zed
5.5Ashe
Zed edges out Ashe by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zed.
Damage
741Zed
845Ashe
Ashe heavily out-damages Zed by 104 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 Ashe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,164Zed
10,971Ashe
Zed and Ashe generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 193 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Zed
1.5Ashe
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Zed, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Zed should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
731Zed
496Ashe
Zed vastly out-sustains Ashe, healing and mitigating 235 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zed can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ashe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ashe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zed Build Against Ashe

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ashe, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Ashe are Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge and Eclipse. This combination gives Zed 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 Zed vs Ashe matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ashe
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed33.3%
Ashe early game win rateAshe66.7%
Late Game
Zed
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed50.0%
Ashe late game win rateAshe50.0%

Ashe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Ashe 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 Zed at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ashe. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ashe has the edge early, but Zed 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 Zed Runes Against Ashe

Domination rune tree - Zed primary runes vs AsheDomination
Electrocute - best Zed rune vs AsheSudden Impact - best Zed rune vs AsheGrisly Mementos - best Zed rune vs AsheUltimate Hunter - best Zed rune vs Ashe
Precision rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs AshePrecision
Coup de Grace - best Zed rune vs AsheTriumph - best Zed rune vs Ashe
100.0% WR

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


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

Zed 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
52.46%2446.491012,64354.5%50.8%
48.54%2396.590912,63646.4%50.4%
46.02%1766.487912,83246.7%45.5%
50.00%1646.189411,74150.0%50.0%
49.31%1446.395912,75552.5%47.0%
51.22%1236.297012,11354.7%47.5%
46.15%1175.789412,85147.8%45.1%
45.69%1166.094413,84640.9%48.6%
48.70%1156.386212,20253.2%45.6%
53.98%1136.491813,07457.1%51.6%
50.47%1076.084812,15449.0%51.7%
37.14%1056.380412,05734.8%39.0%
44.23%1046.190311,85839.7%51.2%
55.21%966.591813,30051.2%58.5%
60.22%936.697212,79355.8%64.0%
47.31%934.983513,03752.5%43.4%
55.81%866.288812,57558.5%53.3%
40.24%825.575912,76130.0%46.1%
55.84%771.483014,47240.6%66.7%
52.63%766.291312,89245.2%57.8%
45.21%736.190313,04251.5%40.0%
43.66%716.493812,98932.1%51.2%
43.66%716.389411,47538.9%48.6%
56.52%696.082711,94350.0%61.0%
40.30%676.21,03614,05756.0%30.9%
53.13%646.388512,95965.4%44.7%
41.27%635.980711,35246.9%35.5%
50.00%626.389613,23060.0%43.2%
62.90%626.698112,63858.1%67.7%
71.19%596.285712,64372.0%70.6%
32.14%566.485612,12529.6%34.5%
50.00%546.01,02712,87547.8%51.6%
53.85%526.71,12413,96890.0%31.3%
61.22%496.290612,48757.1%64.3%
59.18%496.193013,41347.6%67.9%
43.48%465.482612,98430.8%48.5%
60.47%436.389912,16465.0%56.5%
45.24%426.489711,52447.6%42.9%
52.50%405.997212,50654.5%50.0%
68.42%386.196813,49582.3%57.1%
47.06%344.680212,99257.1%40.0%
39.39%331.674312,18136.8%42.9%
46.88%322.483614,54760.0%40.9%
56.25%326.298413,65866.7%47.1%
43.75%326.11,04013,37633.3%52.9%
45.16%315.51,03612,66538.5%50.0%
51.61%313.292014,23836.4%60.0%
56.67%306.21,03713,31553.3%60.0%
48.28%295.287513,15675.0%29.4%
53.57%286.71,04712,63462.5%41.7%
50.00%281.787813,31656.3%41.7%
62.96%276.388711,94350.0%73.3%
51.85%271.389215,63062.5%47.4%
72.00%256.397013,00575.0%69.2%
40.00%252.31,00314,70836.4%42.9%
54.17%241.673714,28442.9%58.8%
45.83%244.388714,26954.5%38.5%
59.09%223.51,10314,16981.8%36.4%
45.45%221.383614,95733.3%50.0%
40.91%226.680912,36427.3%54.5%
66.67%215.91,04911,95969.2%62.5%
35.00%201.584315,76128.6%38.5%
45.00%206.397513,19227.3%66.7%
47.37%195.783610,86345.5%50.0%
78.95%196.51,00114,34075.0%80.0%
47.37%196.386812,85150.0%45.5%
42.11%191.373913,69640.0%42.9%
42.11%192.978713,29144.4%40.0%
55.56%182.183814,06471.4%45.5%
50.00%187.193913,92150.0%50.0%
41.18%175.390215,0720.0%50.0%
35.29%174.794513,42555.6%12.5%
47.06%171.792916,65766.7%42.9%
52.94%172.583413,96042.9%60.0%
56.25%161.695815,32957.1%55.6%
43.75%166.498213,29837.5%50.0%
50.00%163.089214,40860.0%45.5%
56.25%163.396914,20666.7%42.9%
46.67%151.669014,21220.0%60.0%
33.33%153.51,01916,18266.7%25.0%
66.67%156.71,07314,31780.0%60.0%
60.00%151.778614,24350.0%66.7%
60.00%151.479213,13385.7%37.5%
60.00%151.272613,85275.0%42.9%
42.86%146.980810,20350.0%25.0%
35.71%141.771712,24328.6%42.9%
57.14%146.078810,46544.4%80.0%
46.15%131.575715,29860.0%37.5%
46.15%136.593412,59550.0%40.0%
38.46%132.385813,20742.9%33.3%
25.00%122.091713,90320.0%28.6%
33.33%125.987412,59533.3%33.3%
63.64%115.477411,170100.0%20.0%
45.45%111.883313,22360.0%33.3%
72.73%116.590111,01683.3%60.0%
50.00%104.690711,92280.0%20.0%
40.00%101.377314,23260.0%20.0%
60.00%103.992713,318100.0%33.3%
30.00%105.787214,0850.0%33.3%
60.00%101.170613,88033.3%71.4%
33.33%96.583610,81040.0%25.0%
55.56%91.463812,54083.3%0.0%
44.44%92.890212,80625.0%60.0%
22.22%91.076813,1960.0%33.3%
55.56%96.678311,48850.0%57.1%
33.33%93.871711,74540.0%25.0%
33.33%95.674312,3220.0%50.0%
62.50%85.969811,611100.0%40.0%
37.50%84.51,00712,45933.3%40.0%
37.50%86.384712,74525.0%50.0%
42.86%77.484611,93475.0%0.0%
14.29%74.073211,36320.0%0.0%
14.29%74.570811,1230.0%33.3%
42.86%75.91,05715,15450.0%40.0%
16.67%63.087512,57333.3%0.0%
33.33%66.386313,52466.7%0.0%
33.33%65.875010,01566.7%0.0%
33.33%65.377711,6650.0%66.7%
16.67%65.580913,3410.0%33.3%
16.67%63.695316,3990.0%16.7%
50.00%65.680712,26550.0%50.0%
66.67%64.590014,17350.0%75.0%
60.00%56.775910,18266.7%50.0%
60.00%55.383211,20733.3%100.0%
40.00%51.892615,8020.0%50.0%
40.00%56.286713,7320.0%50.0%
80.00%55.993310,208100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.274111,16433.3%50.0%
60.00%56.06007,94975.0%0.0%
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Zed vs Ashe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zed do against Ashe in League of Legends?

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

How does Zed do against Ashe in the early game?

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

How does Zed do against Ashe in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zed vs Ashe matchup?

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

What is the best Zed build against Ashe?

The best Zed build against Ashe includes Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge, Eclipse with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zed runes against Ashe?

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

Does Zed counter Ashe?

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

How do I play Zed against Ashe?

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