Zed the Master of Shadows
Utterly ruthless and without mercy, Zed is the leader of the Order of Shadow, an organization he created with the intent of militarizing Ionia's magical and martial traditions to drive out Noxian invaders. During the war, desperation led him to unlock the secret shadow form—a malevolent spirit magic as dangerous and corrupting as it is powerful. Zed has mastered all of these forbidden techniques to destroy anything he sees as a threat to his nation, or his new order.
Contempt for the Weak
Zed's basic attacks against low health targets deals bonus Magic Damage. This effect can only occur once every few seconds against the same enemy champion.
Razor Shuriken
Zed and his shadows throw their shurikens.
Each shuriken deals damage to every enemy hit.Cost:- 75/
- 70/
- 65/
- 60/
- 55
Cooldown:- 6
Range:- 900
Living Shadow
Passive: Zed gains energy whenever he and his shadows strike an enemy with the same ability. Energy can only be gained once per cast ability.
Active: Zed's shadow dashes forward, remaining in place for a few seconds. Reactivating Living Shadow will cause Zed to switch positions with this shadow.Cost:- 40/
- 35/
- 30/
- 25/
- 20
Cooldown:- 20/
- 19/
- 18/
- 17/
- 16
Range:- 650
Shadow Slash
Zed and his Shadows slash, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Enemies hit by a Shadow's slash are slowed.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 5/
- 5/
- 4/
- 4/
- 3
Range:- 290
Death Mark
Zed becomes untargetable and dashes to an enemy champion, marking them. After 3 seconds the mark triggers, repeating a portion of all the damage Zed dealt to the target while they were marked.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 120/
- 110/
- 100
Range:- 625
- Assassin
Quick overview of Zed's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zed's top build includes Synchronized Souls, Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, using Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Zed performs well against Talon, Akshan, Akali but struggles against Viego, Leblanc, Kayn.
- Zed's Top Build
- Zed's Best Runes
- Zed's Top Matchups
- Zed's Counters
Zed's base statistics in League of Legends. Zed has 654 base health, 63 attack damage, 32 armor, and 29 magic resist. Understanding Zed's stats is crucial for maximizing Zed's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Zed's stats against other champions to see how Zed ranks.
Ability Power:0
Attack Damage:63(3.4 per level)
Attack Speed:0(3.3 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:200(0 per level)
Mana Regen:50(0 per level)
Health:654(99 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.65 per level)
Armor:32(4.7 per level)
Magic Resist:29(2.05 per level)
Movement Speed:345
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Zed's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Zed peaks at 51.60% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.86% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Zed's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Zed's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 12.2%, Late Game: 33.7%, Objective Control: 55.4%, Supportive Strength: 34.9%, Creep Farming: 51.2%, Damage: 76.2%. These percentile rankings show how Zed compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Zed include Briar, Vayne, Viego. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Zed in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Zed, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Zed Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Zed in League of Legends?
Zed is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 25.23. Zed ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Zed's win rate?
Zed has a 48.14% win rate in League of Legends patch 25.23. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Zed's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Zed?
Champions similar to Zed include Briar, Vayne, and Viego. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Zed in League of Legends.
How does Zed perform during different match durations?
Zed's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Zed's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Zed's performance at different game lengths.
