Zedvs Azir
Zed vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zed wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Azir based on 45 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Azir 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.
Azir(55.6%)Who Wins the Zed vs Azir Matchup?
Zed vs Azir Matchup Summary
The Zed vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 45 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, giving Zed a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Zed vs Azir Laning Phase Breakdown
Azir is favored during the laning phase against Zed, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zed Build Against Azir
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Azir are Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge and Eclipse. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 55.6% win rate across 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Azir matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zed71.4%Azir28.6%Zed41.7%Azir58.3%Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zed must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Azir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Azir survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Zed Runes Against Azir
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Zed to press their advantage against Azir, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.38% | 357 | 6.3 | 974 | 13,255 | 52.2% | 52.5% | |
| 45.15% | 330 | 6.2 | 952 | 13,143 | 50.0% | 42.2% | |
| 46.46% | 297 | 6.4 | 880 | 13,320 | 45.1% | 47.3% | |
| 45.45% | 264 | 6.1 | 913 | 12,313 | 47.8% | 43.7% | |
| 50.22% | 227 | 6.1 | 1,034 | 13,760 | 51.2% | 49.6% | |
| 48.66% | 224 | 6.0 | 1,004 | 13,139 | 57.9% | 43.9% | |
| 54.17% | 216 | 6.1 | 1,056 | 13,290 | 45.9% | 59.5% | |
| 51.39% | 216 | 6.3 | 1,003 | 13,509 | 56.3% | 48.1% | |
| 51.27% | 197 | 5.3 | 1,006 | 13,021 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 44.75% | 181 | 6.2 | 882 | 12,179 | 43.0% | 46.1% | |
| 51.12% | 178 | 5.7 | 881 | 12,615 | 40.9% | 57.9% | |
| 47.13% | 174 | 6.3 | 918 | 12,979 | 44.6% | 48.6% | |
| 43.98% | 166 | 5.4 | 951 | 13,310 | 45.7% | 42.7% | |
| 52.32% | 151 | 6.0 | 895 | 13,242 | 49.1% | 54.2% | |
| 49.66% | 150 | 5.6 | 902 | 12,190 | 39.3% | 55.9% | |
| 46.62% | 148 | 5.5 | 952 | 12,670 | 50.8% | 43.4% | |
| 45.27% | 148 | 6.1 | 1,085 | 12,283 | 37.7% | 51.9% | |
| 35.14% | 148 | 6.0 | 743 | 11,674 | 34.4% | 35.7% | |
| 42.40% | 125 | 6.0 | 930 | 12,884 | 50.0% | 37.3% | |
| 43.44% | 122 | 6.4 | 847 | 11,145 | 36.6% | 52.9% | |
| 47.50% | 120 | 6.0 | 844 | 11,685 | 46.1% | 49.1% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 6.2 | 917 | 12,965 | 50.0% | 53.2% | |
| 50.44% | 113 | 5.8 | 804 | 11,994 | 42.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.96% | 109 | 6.1 | 932 | 12,685 | 57.5% | 54.8% | |
| 42.72% | 103 | 4.0 | 926 | 12,233 | 41.7% | 43.6% | |
| 58.42% | 101 | 6.4 | 957 | 12,915 | 61.4% | 56.1% | |
| 57.43% | 101 | 6.2 | 902 | 12,525 | 65.2% | 50.9% | |
| 51.00% | 100 | 6.5 | 1,021 | 13,357 | 51.3% | 50.8% | |
| 44.09% | 93 | 6.1 | 1,093 | 12,705 | 41.5% | 46.1% | |
| 42.22% | 90 | 6.5 | 1,002 | 13,027 | 50.0% | 34.8% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 5.7 | 924 | 13,106 | 41.9% | 45.5% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 5.8 | 930 | 13,473 | 62.1% | 42.9% | |
| 41.18% | 85 | 6.1 | 1,041 | 13,700 | 41.7% | 40.8% | |
| 42.86% | 84 | 5.0 | 896 | 13,110 | 41.9% | 43.4% | |
| 55.00% | 80 | 6.3 | 1,026 | 12,711 | 56.3% | 54.2% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 6.3 | 986 | 13,237 | 60.6% | 43.5% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 6.2 | 913 | 12,183 | 47.4% | 46.1% | |
| 29.17% | 72 | 1.7 | 773 | 13,050 | 34.4% | 25.0% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 1.6 | 837 | 13,721 | 48.0% | 47.2% | |
| 40.98% | 61 | 6.4 | 1,079 | 13,984 | 45.8% | 37.8% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 5.4 | 995 | 13,665 | 63.2% | 55.0% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 1.7 | 748 | 13,151 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 1.5 | 883 | 14,421 | 54.2% | 35.5% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.3 | 1,144 | 14,025 | 47.1% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 1.5 | 750 | 13,191 | 61.5% | 30.8% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 2.7 | 982 | 14,250 | 57.9% | 46.9% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 1.4 | 818 | 14,114 | 40.0% | 41.9% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 1.4 | 861 | 13,747 | 36.4% | 59.3% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 5.2 | 802 | 12,437 | 60.0% | 29.6% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.5 | 936 | 12,344 | 71.4% | 41.7% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 6.1 | 982 | 11,898 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 6.3 | 869 | 12,329 | 47.1% | 45.8% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.5 | 835 | 13,810 | 53.3% | 45.8% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 6.1 | 1,041 | 13,156 | 57.1% | 30.4% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 7.0 | 973 | 13,165 | 41.2% | 50.0% | |
| 67.57% | 37 | 1.9 | 883 | 14,393 | 80.0% | 59.1% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.1 | 916 | 12,512 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.3 | 912 | 13,016 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 5.3 | 1,062 | 14,197 | 36.4% | 41.7% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.8 | 930 | 13,053 | 47.6% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.3 | 937 | 14,934 | 50.0% | 39.1% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.6 | 1,167 | 13,609 | 82.3% | 35.3% | |
| 30.30% | 33 | 6.0 | 938 | 11,720 | 35.7% | 26.3% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.0 | 824 | 11,859 | 21.4% | 56.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 5.4 | 1,085 | 14,468 | 37.5% | 35.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.8 | 826 | 12,895 | 46.1% | 46.7% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.5 | 926 | 13,178 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.8 | 1,051 | 11,574 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.8 | 962 | 12,948 | 26.7% | 69.2% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 4.6 | 871 | 13,805 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.6 | 773 | 14,115 | 50.0% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.0 | 1,089 | 14,989 | 63.6% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 1,110 | 16,609 | 37.5% | 70.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 897 | 11,058 | 73.3% | 30.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 4.9 | 924 | 12,580 | 35.7% | 45.5% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 4.5 | 1,033 | 13,889 | 77.8% | 53.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.1 | 1,018 | 12,773 | 63.6% | 53.9% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 3.5 | 926 | 12,047 | 61.5% | 45.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 3.4 | 930 | 13,953 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.3 | 953 | 12,503 | 22.2% | 53.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 0.9 | 699 | 11,888 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.0 | 877 | 11,538 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 786 | 12,118 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 4.8 | 1,062 | 13,483 | 55.6% | 72.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.1 | 855 | 13,369 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.3 | 1,023 | 16,864 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.3 | 947 | 14,006 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 2.6 | 587 | 10,828 | 38.5% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 5.4 | 991 | 13,813 | 40.0% | 30.8% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.4 | 963 | 13,256 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.0 | 1,070 | 13,478 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.5 | 1,071 | 15,550 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 885 | 12,733 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.9 | 1,004 | 13,682 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.4 | 882 | 13,921 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.0 | 1,052 | 12,982 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,097 | 13,787 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.3 | 900 | 13,424 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.9 | 1,054 | 16,318 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.9 | 867 | 12,816 | 28.6% | 14.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,056 | 14,405 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.9 | 785 | 11,198 | 87.5% | 20.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 2.2 | 1,087 | 17,335 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,130 | 14,810 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.9 | 905 | 15,162 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.5 | 1,125 | 14,722 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.1 | 833 | 15,589 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 1,020 | 16,155 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,135 | 14,823 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.6 | 887 | 14,700 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 991 | 13,381 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 781 | 12,941 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,181 | 14,376 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.1 | 938 | 13,937 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.4 | 946 | 15,299 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.6 | 917 | 13,024 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.0 | 761 | 12,326 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.3 | 1,112 | 14,880 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 1,158 | 15,090 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 772 | 12,103 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,304 | 14,514 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 937 | 8,963 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 9 | 6.5 | 947 | 11,625 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,081 | 15,667 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.9 | 1,008 | 13,914 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.2 | 1,059 | 14,003 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 974 | 12,074 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 537 | 11,399 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 880 | 12,101 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,013 | 11,775 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 1,120 | 14,104 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 709 | 11,455 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.5 | 993 | 12,648 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 974 | 13,186 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 741 | 9,603 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,208 | 14,902 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 996 | 10,391 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 789 | 8,328 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 1,124 | 17,826 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,069 | 15,098 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 686 | 9,627 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 914 | 10,061 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 889 | 11,735 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Zed vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zed do against Azir in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Zed vs Azir matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 45 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Zed do against Azir in the early game?
In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Azir with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Azir in the late game?
In the late game, Azir takes over the Zed vs Azir matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zed vs Azir matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Azir with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 45 games analyzed.
What is the best Zed build against Azir?
The best Zed build against Azir includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, Eclipse with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 55.6% 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 Azir?
The best Zed runes against Azir use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zed vs Azir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zed counter Azir?
Yes, Zed has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 55.6% win rate. Zed strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Zed against Azir?
When playing Zed against Azir, 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.