Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Zedvs Gragas

FAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zed vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gragas wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Zed based on 7 games. Gragas 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 Gragas 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.

Compare against an opponent
Gragas - 42.9% win rateGragas(42.9%)
Zed - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Zed
42.9% WR
VS
Gragas vs Zed matchup - 57.1% win rate
Gragas
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Gragas Matchup?

Gragas wins the Zed vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Gragas
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.9
CS / min
5.9
658
DMG / min
692
11,133
Gold / game
10,832
149
Heal / min
323
452
DMG Mitigated / min
681
0.3
CC / min
1.1
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zed vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gragas wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, giving Gragas a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gragas controls the early laning stage, but Zed outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gragas 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 Gragas leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gragas 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 Gragas 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 Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Zed
5.9Gragas
Zed and Gragas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
658Zed
692Gragas
Gragas deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Zed. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zed choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gragas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,133Zed
10,832Gragas
Zed earns 301 more gold per game than Gragas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zed slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Zed
1.1Gragas
Gragas brings significantly more crowd control than Zed, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gragas 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
600Zed
1,004Gragas
Gragas vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 404 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Zed Build Against Gragas

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Gragas 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gragas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gragas
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed20.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas80.0%
Late Game
Zed
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed100.0%
Gragas late game win rateGragas0.0%

Gragas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Gragas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zed is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gragas. Extended games heavily favor Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gragas must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zed reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zed 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 Gragas

Inspiration rune tree - Zed primary runes vs GragasInspiration
First Strike - best Zed rune vs GragasCash Back - best Zed rune vs GragasTriple Tonic - best Zed rune vs GragasCosmic Insight - best Zed rune vs Gragas
Sorcery rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs GragasSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Zed rune vs GragasAxiom Arcanist - best Zed rune vs Gragas
100.0% WR

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


Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.53%1586.493812,91352.0%53.0%
55.65%1246.791113,15651.7%59.1%
44.92%1186.686512,85848.0%42.6%
53.49%866.21,02013,51154.5%52.8%
47.67%865.492311,89048.0%47.2%
51.81%836.582512,42645.0%58.1%
51.81%836.596012,61150.0%53.9%
39.76%836.394912,89246.1%34.1%
38.75%806.189713,43331.0%43.1%
51.32%766.394812,90453.3%50.0%
54.05%746.696913,64462.5%47.6%
52.11%716.392813,49253.6%51.2%
53.73%676.495313,18348.3%57.9%
53.73%676.392913,58752.0%54.8%
38.81%676.484412,49935.7%41.0%
45.45%666.097412,89142.9%47.4%
42.86%635.484712,44444.0%42.1%
47.46%596.278711,65641.9%53.6%
51.02%496.181112,45941.7%60.0%
55.32%476.41,05912,92752.0%59.1%
53.19%475.290513,35447.6%57.7%
51.16%436.179812,46655.6%48.0%
55.81%436.31,00512,88370.0%43.5%
45.24%426.093212,73055.0%36.4%
50.00%386.087812,99443.8%54.5%
55.26%386.41,01312,14450.0%62.5%
57.89%385.394213,18557.1%58.8%
62.16%376.81,02712,63365.0%58.8%
45.71%356.389713,36642.9%47.6%
51.43%356.082612,55235.3%66.7%
64.71%345.294013,85662.5%65.4%
55.88%346.71,03112,66862.5%50.0%
64.52%316.71,02012,82850.0%73.7%
51.61%316.193912,12041.2%64.3%
28.57%286.174212,01333.3%23.1%
51.85%276.71,12614,66644.4%55.6%
60.00%256.383012,22862.5%58.8%
52.00%251.475713,07853.3%50.0%
45.83%241.986015,14066.7%33.3%
25.00%245.51,09611,93023.1%27.3%
56.52%232.694414,33558.3%54.5%
26.09%236.588712,96025.0%26.7%
40.91%226.583911,97837.5%42.9%
36.36%221.577914,14237.5%35.7%
57.14%216.496514,26280.0%50.0%
38.10%213.584112,76236.4%40.0%
45.00%206.21,07114,07944.4%45.5%
55.00%202.184414,31475.0%41.7%
50.00%205.181511,35740.0%60.0%
36.84%191.978813,42554.5%12.5%
52.63%197.11,16414,33575.0%36.4%
61.11%186.31,05214,60383.3%50.0%
41.18%172.099118,0220.0%50.0%
56.25%162.21,12712,97054.5%60.0%
62.50%166.81,08814,22766.7%60.0%
60.00%153.398514,34457.1%62.5%
53.33%156.289313,02971.4%37.5%
60.00%155.588711,64050.0%71.4%
40.00%155.086613,68442.9%37.5%
57.14%146.490311,75457.1%57.1%
64.29%142.581914,26675.0%60.0%
30.77%136.576811,77142.9%16.7%
76.92%135.81,00713,169100.0%62.5%
58.33%121.293115,24466.7%55.6%
45.45%111.592313,35525.0%57.1%
36.36%116.21,01114,35940.0%33.3%
27.27%116.31,06213,15760.0%0.0%
72.73%117.196015,222100.0%57.1%
0.00%112.583515,2560.0%0.0%
54.55%112.276313,943100.0%28.6%
45.45%116.31,04312,17950.0%42.9%
36.36%111.685715,62033.3%37.5%
40.00%106.080210,86550.0%25.0%
50.00%103.073213,45950.0%50.0%
60.00%101.477613,17550.0%66.7%
40.00%102.981012,81550.0%33.3%
33.33%91.199915,66325.0%40.0%
88.89%94.379214,51175.0%100.0%
33.33%95.579214,5410.0%37.5%
44.44%97.494510,26750.0%33.3%
44.44%96.797411,52060.0%25.0%
55.56%94.298615,9180.0%71.4%
55.56%91.196014,344100.0%20.0%
50.00%81.31,23616,25433.3%60.0%
50.00%87.187713,24175.0%25.0%
75.00%82.11,12116,031100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.481516,4860.0%37.5%
50.00%86.51,11814,86866.7%40.0%
42.86%75.965811,13320.0%100.0%
42.86%73.51,04014,12540.0%50.0%
71.43%75.295713,3730.0%83.3%
57.14%75.01,13615,60150.0%66.7%
85.71%71.580114,24175.0%100.0%
57.14%70.981914,31350.0%60.0%
16.67%63.997917,0120.0%16.7%
83.33%65.974711,255100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.880912,48080.0%0.0%
66.67%65.586311,57175.0%50.0%
50.00%67.21,09112,97433.3%66.7%
33.33%64.967011,33033.3%33.3%
66.67%61.379119,114100.0%60.0%
80.00%56.41,71219,228100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.170515,1850.0%50.0%
60.00%56.195213,48550.0%66.7%
20.00%51.061611,1410.0%33.3%
60.00%54.585912,09433.3%100.0%
80.00%52.698813,047100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.095913,8650.0%33.3%
60.00%56.078713,8250.0%100.0%
40.00%55.993013,3000.0%50.0%
40.00%56.59519,98333.3%50.0%
80.00%57.41,25316,097100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.31,34517,6690.0%40.0%

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Zed vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zed do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Gragas wins the Zed vs Gragas matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zed do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Gragas has the advantage against Zed with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Gragas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zed do against Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Zed takes over the Zed vs Gragas matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zed vs Gragas matchup?

Gragas wins the matchup against Zed with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gragas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Gragas?

The best Zed build against Gragas includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Axiom Arc with Ionian Boots of 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 Gragas?

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

Does Zed counter Gragas?

No, Zed struggles against Gragas with only a 42.9% win rate. Gragas has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gragas's lead.

How do I play Zed against Gragas?

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