- Win Rate
- 50.3%
- Pick Rate
- 3.5%
- Ban Rate
- 19.6%
Zed Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 4,525
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 12, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Zed Good in Patch 26.20?
Zed is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Mid. Zed's 50.3% win rate ranks #20 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #6. That is up 1.9 points from Patch 26.19. Zed is banned in 19.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 28.5%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 50.3%#20 of 43 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 3.5%#6 of 43 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 19.6%
- Win rate change
- +1.9vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Zed →
Zed Roles
Zed goes Mid in 78% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Zed Changes
Quick overview of Zed's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zed's top build includes Chainlaced Crushers, Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Zed performs well against Annie, Qiyana, Leblanc but struggles against Veigar, Yasuo, Sylas.
Zed Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Zed stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to champions: better than 94% of champions
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 90% of champions
- Vision score: below 80% of champions
Zed ranks in the 46.0 percentile for early game strength, 48.0 percentile for late game scaling, 65.3 percentile for objective control, 37.5 percentile for support strength, 36.0 percentile for creep farming, and 80.0 percentile for damage output.
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 52.1% win rate difference between Iron and GM tiers, indicating that Zed rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (47.9% 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 GM (100.0% 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 (47.9%), Bronze (47.1%), Silver (47.9%), Gold (51.4%), Platinum (48.9%)) 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.
Theorycraft Your Next Zed Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Zed matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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 54.78% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.74% in 45 minute games. Understanding Zed Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Zed Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Zed good in Patch 26.20?
Zed is solid: B tier as Mid in Patch 26.20 with a 50.3% win rate. That win rate ranks #20 of 43 Mid champions.
What lane is Zed played in?
Mostly Mid (78% of ranked games), also Jungle (15%).
How often is Zed banned?
Zed is banned in 19.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 28.5%.
What is Zed good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Zed stands out for Damage to champions (94/100).
Which champions are similar to Zed?
Champions that play like Zed: Katarina, Nocturne, Ekko.