P / 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.
Ahri
the Nine-Tailed Fox
About Ahri
Innately connected to the magic of the spirit realm, Ahri is a fox-like vastaya who can manipulate her prey's emotions and consume their essence—receiving flashes of their memory and insight from each soul she consumes. Once a powerful yet wayward...
Ahri vs Zed
His committed entry changes the value of holding your control and mobility.
DoKeep Charm and an exit available while his all-in is a realistic threat. Use ranged wave access to avoid offering a free approach.
AvoidDo not spend every defensive tool on poke before the actual commitment.
Zed: abilities Riot reference
Q / Razor Shuriken
Zed and his shadows throw their shurikens. Each shuriken deals damage to every enemy hit.
W / 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.
E / Shadow Slash
Zed and his Shadows slash, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Enemies hit by a Shadow's slash are slowed.
R / 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.
Riot's tips 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.
YOUR PLAN AGAINST ZED
Middle vs Middle · unratedMatchup guide
Opening
Keep enough space to see both Zed and his shadow. Change your movement when the shadow appears so one predictable retreat does not line up both shuriken paths.
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Trade window
After he swaps or commits forward, reassess the distance before using Charm. Preserve Spirit Rush for an exit while Death Mark is available; spending every dash on poke removes that choice.
Teamfight
Decide whether your next Charm protects a teammate from Zed or opens a pick elsewhere. Watch his shadow positions before following him away from your team's safe space.
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Situational items
Optional changes for this matchup.
His physical burst prevents a second spell rotation
Armor and stasis are a defensive branch. Plan when to activate stasis and where you can move afterward; owning it does not replace tracking his shadows.
Unrated matchup notes. Inspect sources
Opponents
10 with advice / 172 pairings
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