Zedvs Syndra
Zed vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Zed wins with a 59.4% win rate (+18.8%) over Syndra based on 32 games. Zed holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Syndra 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.
Who Wins the Zed vs Syndra Matchup?
Zed vs Syndra Matchup Summary
The Zed vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 59.4% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.6%, giving Zed a 18.8 percentage point advantage. Zed dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, 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.
Best Zed Build Against Syndra
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Syndra 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 71.4% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Syndra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Syndra matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zed61.5%
Syndra38.5%Zed57.9%Syndra42.1%Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Zed 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 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Syndra. Extended games heavily favor Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Zed holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Zed Runes Against Syndra
Inspiration
Precision
Running Inspiration primary with Precision secondary allows Zed to press their advantage against Syndra, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.61% | 203 | 5.5 | 1,047 | 13,343 | 52.6% | 63.8% | |
| 36.36% | 77 | 6.2 | 909 | 11,936 | 40.0% | 31.3% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 6.1 | 951 | 12,279 | 48.5% | 47.5% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 5.2 | 1,029 | 13,198 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 6.3 | 1,008 | 12,604 | 65.2% | 55.2% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.2 | 1,093 | 13,656 | 63.2% | 48.5% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 6.1 | 931 | 13,373 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 6.5 | 965 | 12,620 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.0 | 1,072 | 13,458 | 62.5% | 41.4% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.5 | 1,012 | 12,368 | 60.0% | 45.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 5.0 | 911 | 12,960 | 43.8% | 62.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.0 | 1,058 | 14,376 | 53.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.8 | 945 | 12,948 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.7 | 797 | 11,599 | 57.1% | 61.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 4.3 | 887 | 11,236 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 6.3 | 1,008 | 13,397 | 61.5% | 57.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.1 | 1,029 | 13,453 | 46.7% | 57.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.6 | 974 | 13,801 | 53.9% | 62.5% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 937 | 13,217 | 58.3% | 68.8% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.9 | 817 | 12,813 | 40.0% | 38.9% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.9 | 944 | 13,081 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.3 | 896 | 12,381 | 35.7% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 4.9 | 935 | 14,587 | 75.0% | 52.9% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 946 | 11,900 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.3 | 1,050 | 12,170 | 70.0% | 64.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 5.8 | 975 | 15,118 | 75.0% | 63.2% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.7 | 950 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.6 | 817 | 12,981 | 37.5% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 861 | 11,555 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.1 | 843 | 14,556 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.1 | 862 | 11,518 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 907 | 10,679 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.8 | 921 | 11,798 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.2 | 975 | 12,541 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 723 | 13,228 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.0 | 767 | 11,908 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 904 | 12,527 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,113 | 13,458 | 44.4% | 0.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,032 | 13,229 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.6 | 973 | 11,634 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,198 | 15,540 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.7 | 1,063 | 13,606 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.3 | 872 | 13,343 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.2 | 1,045 | 12,387 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 4.6 | 940 | 11,466 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 782 | 10,359 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 921 | 14,905 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 899 | 12,300 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,198 | 14,493 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 840 | 11,477 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 723 | 12,698 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,136 | 16,850 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.9 | 774 | 10,226 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.8 | 941 | 15,989 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 863 | 13,236 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 1,081 | 16,690 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 827 | 13,464 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 921 | 13,539 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 696 | 13,350 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 674 | 10,815 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 948 | 13,819 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 938 | 12,750 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 6.2 | 622 | 9,985 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.8 | 905 | 14,036 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,001 | 13,739 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 816 | 11,175 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.1 | 932 | 14,063 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 994 | 15,834 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,250 | 17,115 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 854 | 14,860 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 1,007 | 12,850 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 800 | 12,513 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 1,084 | 15,189 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 845 | 10,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,089 | 12,850 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 692 | 13,805 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,308 | 15,429 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,031 | 6,652 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,032 | 12,720 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 904 | 11,777 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 939 | 13,309 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 915 | 11,602 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 795 | 10,822 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 812 | 11,678 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 867 | 12,786 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 898 | 18,212 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
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Zed vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zed do against Syndra in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Zed vs Syndra matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.6%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Zed do against Syndra in the early game?
In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Syndra with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. 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 Syndra in the late game?
In the late game, Zed takes over the Zed vs Syndra matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zed vs Syndra matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Syndra with a 59.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 18.8 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Zed build against Syndra?
The best Zed build against Syndra includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 71.4% 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 Syndra?
The best Zed runes against Syndra use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Zed vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zed counter Syndra?
Yes, Zed has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 59.4% win rate. Zed strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Zed against Syndra?
When playing Zed against Syndra, 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.