Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Zedvs Aurelion Sol

FAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zed vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aurelion Sol wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Zed based on 36 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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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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Zed - 38.9% win rate in this matchup
Zed
38.9% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Zed matchup - 61.1% win rate
Aurelion Sol
61.1% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 36
38.9%
Win Rate
61.1%
6.2
CS / min
6.2
1,081
DMG / min
771
13,419
Gold / game
11,626
171
Heal / min
118
546
DMG Mitigated / min
453
0.2
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
31.8%
Late Game WR
68.2%

Zed vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Zed's 38.9%, giving Aurelion Sol a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aurelion Sol leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Zed
6.2Aurelion Sol
Zed and Aurelion Sol 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
1,081Zed
771Aurelion Sol
Zed heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 309 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
13,419Zed
11,626Aurelion Sol
Zed generates a commanding 1,793 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
0.2Zed
0.7Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol provides 0.5 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
717Zed
571Aurelion Sol
Zed heals and mitigates 145 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 Zed Build Against Aurelion Sol

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Aurelion Sol are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Axiom Arc. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol50.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
68.2%
+36.4% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed31.8%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol68.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zed and Aurelion Sol, with Zed holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.2% win rate — 36.4 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zed has the edge early, but Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol

Inspiration rune tree - Zed primary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
First Strike - best Zed rune vs Aurelion SolCash Back - best Zed rune vs Aurelion SolTriple Tonic - best Zed rune vs Aurelion SolCosmic Insight - best Zed rune vs Aurelion Sol
Precision rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Cut Down - best Zed rune vs Aurelion SolLegend: Haste - best Zed rune vs Aurelion Sol
60.0% WR

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


Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.95%2486.396712,80341.3%46.0%
51.67%2406.11,00613,45246.7%54.7%
50.47%2146.092413,04440.5%56.9%
45.18%1976.387212,46343.2%47.1%
47.64%1915.899912,39744.9%49.6%
54.55%1545.087212,76750.7%58.2%
51.63%1535.994713,13648.4%53.9%
53.59%1536.21,09413,91355.2%52.6%
44.97%1496.294012,73737.1%50.6%
50.75%1346.21,02113,25059.3%45.0%
47.37%1335.096712,19735.9%58.0%
44.09%1276.187012,51946.3%42.5%
44.17%1205.294113,42533.3%51.4%
52.21%1135.197913,30848.9%54.5%
45.05%1116.494312,76544.2%45.8%
45.87%1096.31,04213,09747.1%44.8%
46.23%1065.792012,89640.5%49.3%
52.69%935.991412,98463.2%45.5%
51.69%894.793713,30253.9%50.0%
45.45%884.393312,59641.3%50.0%
54.02%875.81,00513,89458.6%51.7%
43.53%856.194913,75051.7%39.3%
38.75%805.886712,14939.5%38.1%
43.04%796.498312,44233.3%54.0%
44.30%796.11,00013,06551.4%38.1%
57.53%736.292913,34454.2%59.2%
52.11%716.01,00013,21456.7%48.8%
47.83%696.187312,55241.9%52.6%
51.47%686.71,06914,09059.3%46.3%
50.77%656.197913,38166.7%39.5%
40.68%595.994813,79647.6%36.8%
53.45%586.21,12512,82857.7%50.0%
46.55%586.493513,09740.9%50.0%
44.83%581.173613,00138.7%51.9%
45.61%575.892712,84437.5%51.5%
29.63%546.294913,04823.8%33.3%
42.00%501.587213,10439.1%44.4%
48.98%495.796812,49443.5%53.9%
59.18%496.21,01512,58956.0%62.5%
52.08%481.576912,77838.9%60.0%
46.67%456.41,07613,47252.9%42.9%
50.00%425.491212,96743.8%53.9%
48.65%371.473412,63668.8%33.3%
38.89%366.21,08113,41950.0%31.8%
37.14%353.490813,51637.5%36.8%
42.86%356.01,16413,21453.9%36.4%
47.06%341.479913,74830.8%57.1%
48.39%316.387012,65460.0%37.5%
29.03%316.889811,15540.0%9.1%
41.94%315.51,10513,34023.1%55.6%
43.33%306.21,05514,18457.1%39.1%
63.33%305.494513,27786.7%40.0%
51.72%296.191512,77433.3%71.4%
58.62%291.488612,94760.0%57.1%
58.62%295.21,08113,82633.3%76.5%
37.93%296.31,09314,01946.7%28.6%
42.86%286.11,00114,07645.5%41.2%
60.71%282.681213,19950.0%68.8%
71.43%286.51,09013,32987.5%50.0%
60.71%285.61,10314,42077.8%52.6%
62.96%271.379414,24270.0%58.8%
55.56%271.81,04615,04570.0%47.1%
22.22%273.173512,24723.1%21.4%
46.15%266.087412,72614.3%57.9%
36.00%256.686211,32230.8%41.7%
34.78%234.892311,89554.5%16.7%
31.82%226.01,03613,82020.0%41.7%
42.86%211.189514,12833.3%50.0%
76.19%216.61,08912,78366.7%88.9%
25.00%205.487512,91125.0%25.0%
40.00%203.290113,64233.3%42.9%
25.00%206.390812,83933.3%21.4%
42.11%190.993213,68630.0%55.6%
52.63%191.494114,66625.0%72.7%
55.56%181.485915,98750.0%57.1%
50.00%165.794814,72740.0%54.5%
50.00%163.275611,84737.5%62.5%
75.00%163.81,05011,64066.7%85.7%
68.75%161.388614,619100.0%58.3%
60.00%152.368611,14357.1%62.5%
33.33%155.01,07313,86020.0%40.0%
50.00%145.08539,64645.5%66.7%
57.14%142.91,01114,84380.0%44.4%
50.00%145.897912,87737.5%66.7%
71.43%146.61,14015,692100.0%60.0%
53.85%131.193513,95740.0%62.5%
46.15%131.988412,32725.0%55.6%
61.54%136.81,08014,16085.7%33.3%
46.15%132.51,01516,60150.0%45.5%
53.85%135.81,01512,67040.0%62.5%
58.33%121.61,06817,783100.0%54.5%
16.67%121.164512,15320.0%14.3%
50.00%125.51,03511,55066.7%33.3%
16.67%124.068910,29325.0%0.0%
45.45%117.11,05815,20325.0%57.1%
18.18%116.491514,3780.0%25.0%
50.00%105.390314,14575.0%33.3%
50.00%105.594412,49960.0%40.0%
60.00%102.694816,52666.7%57.1%
60.00%103.61,02813,733100.0%50.0%
77.78%94.991912,62860.0%100.0%
44.44%92.077614,59633.3%50.0%
77.78%94.690912,73280.0%75.0%
55.56%96.51,13614,03240.0%75.0%
44.44%95.992110,3190.0%100.0%
25.00%85.698113,7710.0%28.6%
37.50%86.21,09711,16640.0%33.3%
37.50%80.882612,44266.7%20.0%
62.50%84.81,03115,65666.7%60.0%
25.00%86.81,06615,4130.0%28.6%
37.50%85.897614,48433.3%40.0%
75.00%84.891610,48850.0%100.0%
37.50%86.286713,7740.0%42.9%
37.50%82.375314,6400.0%42.9%
50.00%85.31,00015,88550.0%50.0%
57.14%71.889314,7840.0%57.1%
57.14%71.086615,43066.7%50.0%
28.57%76.283410,41725.0%33.3%
42.86%75.71,11716,4050.0%60.0%
14.29%76.797110,7610.0%50.0%
57.14%76.095512,39066.7%50.0%
57.14%71.287613,75950.0%100.0%
33.33%65.71,14316,9470.0%40.0%
16.67%60.983313,2660.0%33.3%
83.33%61.988215,330100.0%75.0%
50.00%67.078413,301100.0%0.0%
33.33%65.71,05911,17350.0%0.0%
20.00%56.01,40912,83650.0%0.0%
80.00%55.41,33516,30150.0%100.0%
40.00%53.093915,007100.0%25.0%
60.00%52.296314,5280.0%60.0%

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Zed vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Aurelion Sol wins the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Zed's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Aurelion Sol takes over the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 68.2% win rate compared to 31.8%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Zed with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Zed build against Aurelion Sol includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Axiom Arc with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Zed runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Zed runes against Aurelion Sol use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Zed vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zed counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Zed struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 38.9% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Zed against Aurelion Sol?

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