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/
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- 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/
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- 25/
- 20
Cooldown:- 20/
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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/
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- 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
Patch 26.1 Zed Changes
Quick overview of Zed's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zed's top build includes Swiftmarch, Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Zed performs well against Syndra, Kayn, Orianna but struggles against Malphite, Yone, Nunu.
- 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.
AP:0
AD:63(3.4 per level)
AS: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)
MR:29(2.05 per level)
Speed:345
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Zed Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Zed Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.02% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 43.41% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Zed Early vs Late Game Performance'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: 46.5%, Late Game: 24.4%, Objective Control: 59.5%, Supportive Strength: 30.8%, Creep Farming: 48.3%, Damage: 80.8%. These percentile rankings show how Zed compares to other champions in each category.
Zed exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Zed's performance shows a 2.8% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Zed rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (45.9% win rate), players may struggle to execute Zed's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (48.7% win rate), Zed's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Zed has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Zed should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (45.9%), Bronze (43.6%), Silver (49.5%), Gold (49.0%), Platinum (49.9%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Zed's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Zed an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Zed
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Syndra and Kayn
- Optimal rune setup achieves 71.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Malphite (37.8% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Zed into favorable matchups like Syndra where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Inspiration + $Sorcery rune setup for a $71.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Zed Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Zed in League of Legends?
Zed is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Zed ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Zed's win rate?
Zed has a 48.77% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. 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 Naafiri, Yone, and Ambessa. 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.