Zed the Master of Shadows

Assassin

ZED STATS

Attack
  • Attack Damage
    63 ( + 3.4 )
  • Attack Speed
    0.651 ( +0%)
  • Attack Range
    125
  • Critical Hit Chance
    0 ( + 0 )
Defense
  • HP
    654 ( + 99 )
  • HP Regeneration
    7 ( + 0.65 )
  • Armor
    32 ( + 4.7 )
  • Magic Resistance
    32 ( + 2.05 )
Other
  • Mana
    200 ( + 0 )
  • Mana Regenration
    50 ( + 0 )
  • Move Speed
    345

ZED SPELLS

  • 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.

  • Razor Shuriken
    Razor Shuriken
    • Cost: 75/70/65/60/55 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 900

    Zed and his shadows throw their shurikens.<br><br>Each shuriken deals damage to every enemy hit.

    Zed and his Shadows throw their shurikens, each dealing {{ totaldamage }} physical damage to the first enemy they pass through, and {{ passthroughdamage }} physical damage to each additional enemy.

  • Living Shadow
    Living Shadow
    • Cost: 40/35/30/25/20 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 650

    <font color='#FF9900'>Passive:</font> Zed gains energy whenever he and his shadows strike an enemy with the same ability. Energy can only be gained once per cast ability.<br><br><font color='#FF9900'>Active:</font> Zed's shadow dashes forward, remaining in place for a few seconds. Reactivating Living Shadow will cause Zed to switch positions with this shadow.

    Passive: Zed gains 30/35/40/45/50 Energy whenever he and his Shadows strike an enemy with the same Ability.
    Active: Zed's Shadow dashes forward, remaining in place for 5 seconds. Recasting this Ability will cause Zed to switch positions with this Shadow.

  • Shadow Slash
    Shadow Slash
    • Cost: 50 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 290

    Zed and his shadows slash, dealing damage to nearby enemies.

    Zed and his Shadows slash, dealing {{ totaldamage }} physical damage to nearby enemies.Each enemy champion hit by Zed's slash reduces Living Shadow's Cooldown by {{ shadowhitcdr }} seconds.Enemies hit by a Shadow's slash are Slowed by {{ movespeedmod*-100 }}% for {{ slowduration }} seconds. Enemies hit by multiple slashes take no additional damage but are Slowed by {{ movespeedmodbonus*-100 }}% instead.

  • Death Mark
    Death Mark
    • Cost: No Cost
    • Range: 625

    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.

    Zed becomes Untargetable and dashes to an enemy champion, marking them. After {{ rdeathmarkduration }} seconds, the mark triggers, dealing {{ rcalculateddamage }} physical damage and repeating {{ rdamageamp*100 }}% of all damage dealt to the target by Zed while the mark was active.The dash leaves a Shadow behind for {{ rshadowdurationdisplayed }} seconds. Zed can Recast this Ability to switch positions with this Shadow.

ZED COUNTER/TIPS

Zed Ally Tips

  • 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.
  • Strong against:

Zed Enemy Tips

  • 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.

How to counter Zed:

ZED Build

ZED SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashIgnite

ZED REFORGED RUNES

Inspiration

First StrikeMagical FootwearFuture's MarketCosmic Insight

Sorcery

TranscendenceGathering Storm

ZED ABILITY ORDER

Razor Shuriken 1 4 5 7 8
Living Shadow 3 14 15 17 18
Shadow Slash 2 9 10 12 13
Death Mark 6 11 16

ZED ITEMS

Jungle

EmberknifeRefillable Potion

Against HARD Poke (Malphite)

Doran's ShieldHealth Potion

Most Common Starting Items

Long SwordRefillable Potion

Against Poke (Ziggs, Xerath)

Long SwordHealth Potion

First Back

Serrated DirkIonian Boots of LucidityControl Ward

NEW SEASON 12 BUILD (Eclipse/Duskblade)

EclipseDuskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom Arc

Eclipse Crit Zed

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's Ghostblade

Duskblade Crit Zed

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's Ghostblade

Ingenious Hunter Zed

Youmuu's GhostbladeIonian Boots of LucidityProwler's Claw

Caster Zed

Youmuu's GhostbladeUmbral GlaiveSerpent's FangIonian Boots of LucidityHullbreakerEdge of NightBlack Cleaver

Goredrinker Zed

Serrated DirkIonian Boots of LucidityGoredrinkerEdge of NightBlack Cleaver

Items to Consider

Maw of MalmortiusChempunk ChainswordDeath's DanceGuardian AngelInfinity EdgeNavori Quickblades

Crit Zed

Essence ReaverLord Dominik's RegardsThe CollectorRavenous HydraInfinity Edge

Caster Zed/Goredrinker Zed

Edge of NightSerylda's GrudgeRavenous Hydra

NEW SEASON 12 BUILD (Eclipse/Duskblade)

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom ArcYoumuu's GhostbladeLord Dominik's RegardsEdge of NightRavenous Hydra

Eclipse Crit Zed

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's GhostbladeEssence ReaverLord Dominik's RegardsThe CollectorRavenous Hydra

Duskblade Crit Zed

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's GhostbladeThe CollectorLord Dominik's RegardsEssence ReaverRavenous Hydra

Ingenious Hunter Zed

Youmuu's GhostbladeIonian Boots of LucidityProwler's ClawEdge of NightSerylda's GrudgeBlack CleaverRavenous Hydra

Duskblade/Eclipse Caster Zed

Duskblade of DraktharrEclipseIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's GhostbladeSerylda's GrudgeEdge of NightRavenous HydraBlack Cleaver

Bruiser Zed

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityBlack CleaverHullbreakerSerylda's GrudgeEdge of NightRavenous Hydra

Goredrinker Zed

GoredrinkerIonian Boots of LucidityEdge of NightBlack CleaverSerylda's GrudgeRavenous HydraSterak's Gage

ZED SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashIgnite

ZED REFORGED RUNES

Inspiration

First StrikeMagical FootwearFuture's MarketCosmic Insight

Sorcery

TranscendenceScorch

ZED ABILITY ORDER

Razor Shuriken 1 4 5 7 9
Living Shadow 2 14 15 17 18
Shadow Slash 3 8 10 12 13
Death Mark 6 11 16

ZED ITEMS

VS Bruisers/Tanks

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityBlack CleaverSerpent's FangLord Dominik's RegardsDeath's Dance

VS Squishies

Duskblade of DraktharrAxiom ArcIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangEdge of NightSerylda's Grudge

BUILD #1 (READ NOTES)

Youmuu's GhostbladeIonian Boots of LucidityProwler's ClawLord Dominik's RegardsThe CollectorRavenous Hydra

STARTING ITEMS

Long SwordHealth PotionRefillable Potion

CORE ITEMS

Serrated DirkIonian Boots of Lucidity

BOOTS

Mercury's TreadsIonian Boots of LucidityPlated Steelcaps

FULL BUILD (check notes)

Ionian Boots of LucidityProwler's ClawLord Dominik's RegardsThe CollectorEssence ReaverEdge of Night

SITUATIONAL ITEMS

Umbral GlaiveInfinity EdgeYoumuu's Ghostblade

STARTING ITEMS

Long SwordRefillable Potion

RUSH

Serrated DirkIonian Boots of Lucidity

BUILD #1

Duskblade of DraktharrRavenous HydraLord Dominik's RegardsSerpent's FangThe CollectorIonian Boots of Lucidity

BUILD #2

EclipseRavenous HydraBlack CleaverSerylda's GrudgeIonian Boots of LucidityEdge of Night

ZED SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashIgnite

ZED REFORGED RUNES

Domination

ElectrocuteTaste of BloodEyeball CollectionUltimate Hunter

Sorcery

Nimbus CloakScorch

ZED ABILITY ORDER

Razor Shuriken 1 4 5 7 9
Living Shadow 3 14 15 17 18
Shadow Slash 2 8 10 12 13
Death Mark 6 11 16

ZED ITEMS

start

Long SwordHealth Potion

First back

Serrated DirkHealth Potion

Situational for Laningphase

Executioner's CallingQuicksilver Sash

Core (read notes)

Duskblade of DraktharrEclipseProwler's Claw

Boots Itempool

Ionian Boots of LucidityMercury's TreadsPlated Steelcaps

Legendary Items I recommend (Offensive)

Lord Dominik's RegardsBlack CleaverThe CollectorAxiom ArcYoumuu's Ghostblade

Duskblade Build vs 1-2 Tank (My usual build to go)

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityLord Dominik's RegardsAxiom ArcBlack CleaverThe Collector

Duskblade vs Full Squishy

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LucidityYoumuu's GhostbladeLord Dominik's RegardsAxiom ArcThe Collector

Duskblade with Antishield

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangYoumuu's GhostbladeBlack CleaverLord Dominik's Regards

Duskblade with Antishield + Tanks

Duskblade of DraktharrIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangBlack CleaverLord Dominik's RegardsThe Collector

Eclipse with Antishield vs 2 Tanks+ (First Strike)

EclipseIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangSerylda's GrudgeBlack CleaverAxiom Arc

Eclipse for 2 or more Tanks (Go First Strike)

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom ArcLord Dominik's RegardsBlack CleaverThe Collector

Prowlers Build vs 1 Tank

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LucidityLord Dominik's RegardsAxiom ArcBlack CleaverThe Collector

Prowlers with Antishield

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LuciditySerpent's FangSerylda's GrudgeYoumuu's GhostbladeBlack Cleaver

Prowlers Build vs Full Squishy

Prowler's ClawIonian Boots of LucidityAxiom ArcLord Dominik's RegardsYoumuu's GhostbladeThe Collector

ZED SKINS

Zed default
Zed Shockblade Zed
Zed SKT T1 Zed
Zed PROJECT: Zed
Zed Championship Zed
Zed Death Sworn Zed
Zed Galaxy Slayer Zed
Zed PsyOps Zed
Zed Prestige PROJECT: Zed
Zed Debonair Zed

ZED LORE

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.