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

Zedvs Qiyana

FAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zed vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zed wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Qiyana based on 15 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Qiyana 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
Qiyana - 53.3% win rateQiyana(53.3%)
Zed - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Zed
53.3% WR
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Qiyana vs Zed matchup - 46.7% win rate
Qiyana
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Qiyana Matchup?

Zed wins the Zed vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Zed
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
6.2
CS / min
6.3
893
DMG / min
779
13,029
Gold / game
12,285
151
Heal / min
140
590
DMG Mitigated / min
525
0.2
CC / min
0.6
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Zed vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Qiyana's 46.7%, giving Zed a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Qiyana leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed players can confidently pick into Qiyana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Qiyana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Zed
6.3Qiyana
Zed and Qiyana 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
893Zed
779Qiyana
Zed heavily out-damages Qiyana by 114 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Qiyana 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
13,029Zed
12,285Qiyana
Zed earns 744 more gold per game than Qiyana, 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
0.2Zed
0.6Qiyana
Qiyana provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Qiyana coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
741Zed
665Qiyana
Zed heals and mitigates 76 more damage per minute than Qiyana, 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 Qiyana.

Best Zed Build Against Qiyana

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Qiyana are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. 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 Qiyana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Qiyana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed71.4%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana28.6%
Late Game
Qiyana
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed37.5%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana62.5%

Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Qiyana. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, 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 Qiyana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Qiyana 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 Qiyana

Domination rune tree - Zed primary runes vs QiyanaDomination
Electrocute - best Zed rune vs QiyanaTaste of Blood - best Zed rune vs QiyanaDeep Ward - best Zed rune vs QiyanaUltimate Hunter - best Zed rune vs Qiyana
Sorcery rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs QiyanaSorcery
Transcendence - best Zed rune vs QiyanaScorch - best Zed rune vs Qiyana
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Zed to press their advantage against Qiyana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zed do against Qiyana in League of Legends?

Zed wins the Zed vs Qiyana matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Qiyana's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zed do against Qiyana in the early game?

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Qiyana 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 Qiyana in the late game?

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Zed vs Qiyana matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zed vs Qiyana matchup?

Zed wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Qiyana?

The best Zed build against Qiyana includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Armored Advance. 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 Qiyana?

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

Does Zed counter Qiyana?

Yes, Zed has a favorable matchup against Qiyana with a 53.3% win rate. Zed strongly counters Qiyana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zed against Qiyana?

When playing Zed against Qiyana, 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.