Zed Tips
Here are the top tips for Zed in League of Legends patch 25.23. These tips are provided by MetaBot from Zed gameplay analysis, and also include gameplay tips recommended by Riot Games when available. These Zed tips will help you climb the elo ladder in ranked matches.
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
These expert Zed tips are generated by MetaBot's advanced analysis of thousands of Zed games. Learn the best strategies, ability combos, and gameplay tactics to master Zed and climb the ranked ladder. Follow these tips to maximize your Zed performance.
- Zed has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
- Zed has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.
Playing Zed
- Saving energy and spell cooldowns until you use your ultimate will maximize Death Mark's damage.
- Quickly double tapping Living Shadow will teleport Zed to his shadow immediately for rapid escapes.
- Placing a Living Shadow before using Death Mark can give Zed a safe escape from combat.
Playing Against Zed
- Zed receives bonus effect from Attack Damage items he purchases, so Armor is super effective against him.
- After Zed uses his Living Shadow, he is at his most vulnerable as his damage, slow, and mobility are both dependent upon it.
- Zed's Shadow Slash can only slow you if his shadow hits you with it.
Zed Tips - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key tips for playing Zed?
Key tips for Zed include: Zed has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.. Zed has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.. Position carefully in team fights. Mastering these fundamentals will improve your Zed gameplay significantly.
How do I improve my Zed gameplay?
To improve your Zed gameplay, focus on understanding ability combos, managing cooldowns effectively, and positioning correctly in fights. Practice these mechanics consistently to climb with Zed.
What should I focus on when learning Zed?
When learning Zed, prioritize understanding power spikes, optimal ability rotations, and matchup-specific strategies. Start with the recommended build and runes while you learn Zed's fundamentals.
