Zed, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
0.7%
Ban Rate
19.6%

Zed Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Zed F TierAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
902
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 11, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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 weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Zed's 46.5% win rate ranks #43 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #41. That is down 0.6 points from Patch 26.19. Zed is banned in 19.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 28.5%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
46.5%#43 of 47 Jungle
Pick Rate
0.7%#41 of 47 Jungle
Ban Rate
19.6%
Win rate change
−0.6vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

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

Win Rate
Patch 26.1948.03%
Patch 26.2049.33%
+1.30%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.194.44%
Patch 26.204.44%
0.00%

Quick overview of Zed's optimal setup in League of Legends. Zed's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Zed performs well against Nocturne, Lillia, Kayn but struggles against Viego, Rengar, MasterYi.

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 14.8 percentile for early game strength, 11.1 percentile for late game scaling, 54.3 percentile for objective control, 21.3 percentile for support strength, 55.6 percentile for creep farming, and 94.4 percentile for damage output.

Zed demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 11.7% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Zed may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Zed achieves a 57.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 45.5% in Master. This trend often indicates that Zed's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (57.1%), Bronze (71.4%), Silver (44.0%), Gold (46.5%), Platinum (53.4%)) suggests that while Zed can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Zed's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Zed is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Zed, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Zed at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 51.65% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 38.24% in 20 minute games. Understanding Zed Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Zed include Katarina, Nocturne, Ekko. 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.
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Is Zed Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Zed good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Zed is F tier as Jungle with a 46.5% win rate. That win rate ranks #43 of 47 Jungle 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.