Zedvs Veigar
Zed vs Veigar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zed wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.6%) over Veigar based on 76 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 Veigar 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.
Veigar(51.3%)Who Wins the Zed vs Veigar Matchup?
Zed vs Veigar Matchup Summary
The Zed vs Veigar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 76 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 48.7%, giving Zed a 2.6 percentage point advantage. Zed holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Veigar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Veigar leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Veigar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Zed vs Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, 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 Veigar
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Veigar are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serpent's Fang. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Veigar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zed53.3%Veigar46.7%Zed50.0%Veigar50.0%Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Zed 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 Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Zed holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Zed Runes Against Veigar
Domination
Precision
The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Zed maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Veigar.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.53% | 158 | 6.4 | 938 | 12,913 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 55.65% | 124 | 6.7 | 911 | 13,156 | 51.7% | 59.1% | |
| 44.92% | 118 | 6.6 | 865 | 12,858 | 48.0% | 42.6% | |
| 53.49% | 86 | 6.2 | 1,020 | 13,511 | 54.5% | 52.8% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 5.4 | 923 | 11,890 | 48.0% | 47.2% | |
| 51.81% | 83 | 6.5 | 825 | 12,426 | 45.0% | 58.1% | |
| 51.81% | 83 | 6.5 | 960 | 12,611 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 39.76% | 83 | 6.3 | 949 | 12,892 | 46.1% | 34.1% | |
| 38.75% | 80 | 6.1 | 897 | 13,433 | 31.0% | 43.1% | |
| 51.32% | 76 | 6.3 | 948 | 12,904 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 6.6 | 969 | 13,644 | 62.5% | 47.6% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.3 | 928 | 13,492 | 53.6% | 51.2% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 6.4 | 953 | 13,183 | 48.3% | 57.9% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 6.3 | 929 | 13,587 | 52.0% | 54.8% | |
| 38.81% | 67 | 6.4 | 844 | 12,499 | 35.7% | 41.0% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 6.0 | 974 | 12,891 | 42.9% | 47.4% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 5.4 | 847 | 12,444 | 44.0% | 42.1% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 6.2 | 787 | 11,656 | 41.9% | 53.6% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 6.1 | 811 | 12,459 | 41.7% | 60.0% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 6.4 | 1,059 | 12,927 | 52.0% | 59.1% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 5.2 | 905 | 13,354 | 47.6% | 57.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.1 | 798 | 12,466 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.3 | 1,005 | 12,883 | 70.0% | 43.5% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.0 | 932 | 12,730 | 55.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.0 | 878 | 12,994 | 43.8% | 54.5% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.4 | 1,013 | 12,144 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 5.3 | 942 | 13,185 | 57.1% | 58.8% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 6.8 | 1,027 | 12,633 | 65.0% | 58.8% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.3 | 897 | 13,366 | 42.9% | 47.6% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.0 | 826 | 12,552 | 35.3% | 66.7% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 5.2 | 940 | 13,856 | 62.5% | 65.4% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.7 | 1,031 | 12,668 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 6.7 | 1,020 | 12,828 | 50.0% | 73.7% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.1 | 939 | 12,120 | 41.2% | 64.3% | |
| 28.57% | 28 | 6.1 | 742 | 12,013 | 33.3% | 23.1% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.7 | 1,126 | 14,666 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 830 | 12,228 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 757 | 13,078 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.9 | 860 | 15,140 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 24 | 5.5 | 1,096 | 11,930 | 23.1% | 27.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 2.6 | 944 | 14,335 | 58.3% | 54.5% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 6.5 | 887 | 12,960 | 25.0% | 26.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.5 | 839 | 11,978 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.5 | 779 | 14,142 | 37.5% | 35.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.4 | 965 | 14,262 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 3.5 | 841 | 12,762 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 1,071 | 14,079 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 844 | 14,314 | 75.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.1 | 815 | 11,357 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.9 | 788 | 13,425 | 54.5% | 12.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.1 | 1,164 | 14,335 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,052 | 14,603 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.0 | 991 | 18,022 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.2 | 1,127 | 12,970 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 1,088 | 14,227 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.3 | 985 | 14,344 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 893 | 13,029 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.5 | 887 | 11,640 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.0 | 866 | 13,684 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.4 | 903 | 11,754 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.5 | 819 | 14,266 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 768 | 11,771 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,007 | 13,169 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 931 | 15,244 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 923 | 13,355 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,011 | 14,359 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,062 | 13,157 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.1 | 960 | 15,222 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 0.00% | 11 | 2.5 | 835 | 15,256 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.2 | 763 | 13,943 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,043 | 12,179 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 857 | 15,620 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 802 | 10,865 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 732 | 13,459 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 776 | 13,175 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 810 | 12,815 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 999 | 15,663 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 4.3 | 792 | 14,511 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 792 | 14,541 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.4 | 945 | 10,267 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.7 | 974 | 11,520 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.2 | 986 | 15,918 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 960 | 14,344 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 1,236 | 16,254 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 877 | 13,241 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 1,121 | 16,031 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 815 | 16,486 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,118 | 14,868 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 658 | 11,133 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.5 | 1,040 | 14,125 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.2 | 957 | 13,373 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.0 | 1,136 | 15,601 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.5 | 801 | 14,241 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 819 | 14,313 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 979 | 17,012 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 747 | 11,255 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 809 | 12,480 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 863 | 11,571 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 1,091 | 12,974 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 670 | 11,330 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 791 | 19,114 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,712 | 19,228 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 705 | 15,185 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 952 | 13,485 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 616 | 11,141 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 859 | 12,094 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 988 | 13,047 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 959 | 13,865 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 787 | 13,825 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 930 | 13,300 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 951 | 9,983 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,253 | 16,097 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 1,345 | 17,669 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
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Zed vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zed do against Veigar in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Zed vs Veigar matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 48.7%, a 2.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 76 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Zed do against Veigar in the early game?
In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Veigar with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. 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 Veigar in the late game?
In the late game, Zed takes over the Zed vs Veigar 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 Veigar matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Veigar with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.6 percentage point advantage means Zed is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 76 games analyzed.
What is the best Zed build against Veigar?
The best Zed build against Veigar includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serpent's Fang with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Veigar?
The best Zed runes against Veigar use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Zed vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zed counter Veigar?
Yes, Zed has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 51.3% win rate. Zed has a solid advantage over Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Zed against Veigar?
When playing Zed against Veigar, 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.