Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Zedvs Trundle

FAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zed vs Trundle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Trundle wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Zed based on 8 games. Trundle 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 Trundle 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 - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Zed
37.5% WR
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Trundle vs Zed matchup - 62.5% win rate
Trundle
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Trundle Matchup?

Trundle wins the Zed vs Trundle matchup
Winner
Trundle
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
3.5
CS / min
4.0
693
DMG / min
551
10,180
Gold / game
10,806
245
Heal / min
594
528
DMG Mitigated / min
1,087
0.2
CC / min
0.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zed vs Trundle Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Trundle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Trundle wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zed's 37.5%, giving Trundle a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Trundle controls the early laning stage, but Zed outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Trundle 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 Trundle leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Trundle 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 Trundle 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 Trundle Laning Phase Breakdown

Trundle wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

Trundle is favored during the laning phase against Zed, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Trundle holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.5Zed
4.0Trundle
Trundle edges out Zed by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Trundle.
Damage
693Zed
551Trundle
Zed heavily out-damages Trundle by 142 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Trundle 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
10,180Zed
10,806Trundle
Trundle earns 627 more gold per game than Zed, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Trundle slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Zed
0.7Trundle
Trundle 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 Trundle coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
774Zed
1,680Trundle
Trundle vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 907 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Trundle 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 Trundle

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Trundle, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Trundle are Eclipse, Mortal Reminder and Bastionbreaker. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Trundle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Trundle
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed25.0%
Trundle early game win rateTrundle75.0%
Late Game
Zed
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed50.0%
Trundle late game win rateTrundle50.0%

Trundle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Trundle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Zed at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Trundle. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Domination rune tree - Zed primary runes vs TrundleDomination
Electrocute - best Zed rune vs TrundleSudden Impact - best Zed rune vs TrundleGrisly Mementos - best Zed rune vs TrundleUltimate Hunter - best Zed rune vs Trundle
Precision rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs TrundlePrecision
Coup de Grace - best Zed rune vs TrundleTriumph - best Zed rune vs Trundle
50.0% WR

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


Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.41%1856.21,02213,33238.3%48.8%
50.00%1805.599712,47450.7%49.5%
50.71%1405.599211,57441.2%59.7%
39.68%1266.284712,85441.0%39.1%
54.40%1256.295112,50560.7%49.3%
44.55%1105.991712,18346.3%43.5%
43.52%1085.898613,52448.6%41.1%
47.00%1006.11,08313,34148.5%46.3%
47.96%986.097812,41051.3%45.8%
40.63%965.391112,90730.6%46.7%
53.49%866.21,03313,26854.5%52.8%
42.50%804.81,01812,91641.4%43.1%
51.32%766.41,05313,35151.6%51.1%
57.58%666.21,01613,09065.2%53.5%
56.45%626.31,08412,67746.1%63.9%
50.00%624.988712,96550.0%50.0%
45.00%605.879811,93528.6%53.9%
48.33%606.21,14513,36263.2%41.5%
53.45%586.395112,58375.0%38.2%
45.45%556.188611,81439.3%51.9%
62.96%545.791511,77658.3%66.7%
59.62%526.196712,89075.0%50.0%
35.29%516.395512,06320.0%50.0%
35.29%516.379611,99433.3%36.4%
48.89%455.695712,76620.0%63.3%
64.29%426.41,06213,88766.7%63.0%
36.59%416.21,05912,51817.6%50.0%
42.50%401.783713,82447.1%39.1%
47.50%401.073411,61242.1%52.4%
45.00%404.590413,68650.0%42.9%
43.59%395.891412,55984.6%23.1%
46.15%395.885012,67335.7%52.0%
60.53%385.999911,77347.1%71.4%
45.95%376.087711,88640.0%50.0%
47.22%361.485513,59050.0%46.1%
57.58%334.699213,93945.5%63.6%
54.55%331.993013,50866.7%44.4%
46.88%326.198713,40863.6%38.1%
35.71%282.385213,91133.3%37.5%
33.33%275.998812,33036.4%31.3%
44.44%271.181813,04818.2%62.5%
51.85%271.286813,99637.5%57.9%
44.00%255.685512,10350.0%38.5%
56.00%251.996914,99381.8%35.7%
34.78%232.075711,45045.5%25.0%
56.52%236.01,07213,13616.7%70.6%
34.78%236.21,01813,49525.0%36.8%
72.73%226.31,04414,06985.7%66.7%
59.09%227.095513,53450.0%64.3%
22.73%221.281613,14525.0%21.4%
42.86%215.997913,57160.0%37.5%
52.38%215.492511,50850.0%54.5%
63.16%195.191812,27677.8%50.0%
36.84%192.887911,08130.0%44.4%
38.89%186.397011,00633.3%44.4%
38.89%186.31,34914,37333.3%41.7%
47.06%171.292615,54140.0%50.0%
52.94%171.187312,77728.6%70.0%
58.82%175.599313,75880.0%50.0%
50.00%164.788612,27350.0%50.0%
43.75%162.683111,88244.4%42.9%
43.75%165.81,12015,01225.0%50.0%
31.25%166.183512,4560.0%38.5%
62.50%164.877812,05166.7%60.0%
46.67%151.486015,518100.0%38.5%
53.33%156.21,02215,65460.0%50.0%
40.00%150.998314,25850.0%33.3%
60.00%151.31,15916,8070.0%75.0%
50.00%141.31,01816,65640.0%55.6%
28.57%144.892710,99550.0%12.5%
42.86%146.597011,65550.0%33.3%
30.77%136.083812,15766.7%20.0%
69.23%131.389213,03566.7%71.4%
7.69%136.195813,5670.0%11.1%
38.46%134.189410,93316.7%57.1%
25.00%122.784811,78833.3%22.2%
16.67%121.382213,62720.0%14.3%
45.45%116.01,00011,81350.0%42.9%
45.45%113.578112,6970.0%71.4%
54.55%116.395413,82650.0%57.1%
60.00%106.099214,321100.0%42.9%
20.00%102.470912,6160.0%28.6%
40.00%104.865010,01850.0%33.3%
40.00%103.085415,1100.0%44.4%
66.67%95.91,05012,418100.0%50.0%
55.56%92.01,03316,605100.0%33.3%
55.56%95.479311,30975.0%40.0%
25.00%86.31,09514,2470.0%33.3%
62.50%86.384410,65166.7%60.0%
37.50%83.569310,18025.0%50.0%
50.00%85.977011,15075.0%25.0%
75.00%80.982616,81450.0%83.3%
50.00%81.072913,47166.7%40.0%
37.50%81.393214,66150.0%33.3%
37.50%82.899915,367100.0%28.6%
75.00%81.182513,891100.0%66.7%
37.50%85.299613,88220.0%66.7%
37.50%84.41,06012,01350.0%0.0%
71.43%76.31,17517,631100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.380613,608100.0%33.3%
57.14%75.51,16112,0250.0%100.0%
42.86%74.991213,36866.7%25.0%
57.14%73.090614,68350.0%60.0%
71.43%74.379811,78360.0%100.0%
57.14%75.389314,98150.0%60.0%
14.29%76.91,09817,5260.0%14.3%
66.67%62.399610,60150.0%75.0%
66.67%64.81,09913,80150.0%75.0%
83.33%65.21,41815,392100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.185314,458100.0%60.0%
33.33%67.095615,011100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.284613,23150.0%50.0%
66.67%64.785714,5180.0%80.0%
33.33%60.64456,28550.0%0.0%
40.00%51.41,12215,42833.3%50.0%
80.00%51.31,06218,661100.0%75.0%
20.00%54.68718,53233.3%0.0%
40.00%53.71,0369,49133.3%50.0%
60.00%51.91,07319,0240.0%60.0%
100.00%55.31,12113,473100.0%100.0%

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Zed vs Trundle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zed do against Trundle in League of Legends?

Trundle wins the Zed vs Trundle matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Zed's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Zed do against Trundle in the early game?

In the early game, Trundle has the advantage against Zed with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Trundle players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zed do against Trundle in the late game?

In the late game, Zed takes over the Zed vs Trundle matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zed vs Trundle matchup?

Trundle wins the matchup against Zed with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Trundle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Trundle?

The best Zed build against Trundle includes Eclipse, Mortal Reminder, Bastionbreaker with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zed runes against Trundle?

The best Zed runes against Trundle use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Zed vs Trundle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zed counter Trundle?

No, Zed struggles against Trundle with only a 37.5% win rate. Trundle has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Trundle's lead.

How do I play Zed against Trundle?

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