Zed Counters

The greatest picks out of lane to counter Zed include Zeri, Kalista, and Kai'Sa. These champs are all great at countering Zed with win rates over 57%. Even if these Zed counter picks are not taken in your lane, it's not smart to choose him into one of these matchups. They will likely beat Zed.

Conversely, if the enemy team choses either Tahm Kench or Teemo, Zed mains should strongly consider choosing him, as he easily wins against these selections with win rates over 52% against both ofthem.

Exploit Zed's vulnerability post-offensive: Following his use of his W ability offensively, Zed is left without escape routes. This is the best time to bait him into ganks or launch direct attacks.

Make sure to shield or dodge his ultimate: Zed's R ability doesn't do any bonus damage if his abilities are dodged or absorbed by a shield. Strategically use defensive spells and items to counter his attacks.

Build your defense as the game progresses: Zed struggles to secure kills later in the game as enemies upgrade their defensive items. Stacking your armor or magic resist can significantly reduce his threat level.

Use your team's numbers advantage: Zed's weakness lies in team fights, often resorting to split pushing. Seize this opportunity to play a numbers game during these moments, giving your team an advantage.

Interrupt his roaming potential: Zed is a strong roamer who can camp lanes with squishy targets due to his passive ability. Make sure to keep him in check with constant pressure and presence, hindering him from gaining a foothold in other lanes.

Keep an eye on his power spikes: Zed's power spikes occur at levels 3, 6, 9, 11, and 16. Be aware of these power phases and adjust your gameplay accordingly, maintaining extreme caution during these periods.

Counter his late game threats: In the late game, Zed looks for picks on immobile or miss positioned enemies. Sticking together as a team and maintaining clear vision of the map can mitigate the threat he poses.