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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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    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.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    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
  • [object Object] W spell

    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
  • [object Object] E spell

    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
  • [object Object] R spell

    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
47.89%Win Rate
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Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:63(3.4 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:200(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:50(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:654(99 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:7(0.65 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:32(4.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:29(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:345
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:125(125 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Zed has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
  • Zed has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Zed has more magic resistance than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against magic damage type enemies.

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Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

SorcerySorcery
Summon AerySummon Aery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Phase RushPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistAxiom Arcanist
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceTranscendence
CelerityCelerity
Absolute FocusAbsolute Focus
ScorchScorch
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
Gathering StormGathering Storm

Gameplay Tips

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.

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