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Zed Runes

The top Zed runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter for Zed's primary runes. Zed's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Axiom Arcanist and Transcendence. These Zed rune choices provide the best Zed rune build for ranked.

  • Zed passive ability - Contempt for the Weak - League of Legends
    Contempt for the Weak

    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.

  • Zed Q ability - Razor Shuriken - League of Legends
    Razor Shuriken

    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
  • Zed W ability - Living Shadow - League of Legends
    Living Shadow

    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
  • Zed E ability - Shadow Slash - League of Legends
    Shadow Slash

    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
  • Zed R ultimate ability - Death Mark - League of Legends
    Death Mark

    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
Classes:
  • Assassin
48.14%Win Rate
Zed F tier

Zed performs best with Electrocute as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Zed include Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 6 Zed games.

This alternative Zed rune build uses Electrocute as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Zed and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Zed Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Zed runes?

The best Zed runes in patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter for the primary tree, and Axiom Arcanist and Transcendence for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Zed.

What keystone should I use on Zed?

Electrocute is the best keystone rune for Zed. This keystone synergizes well with Zed's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Zed's secondary runes?

Zed's best secondary runes are Axiom Arcanist and Transcendence. These secondary runes complement Zed's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Zed?

Yes, Zed can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Electrocute is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.