Assassin

Zed

The Master of Shadows

About Zed

Zed, The Master of Shadows, is a powerful assassin champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on November 13, 2012 during Patch 1.0.0.151, Zed has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 14 unique skins available, Zed offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Zed has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Energy as their resource, Zed brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Zed is primarily played as an assassin, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and midlane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.151, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Zed's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Energy to cast their abilities, Zed requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Zed's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Zed's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Zed

Whether you're just picking up Zed or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Zed currently costs 675 BE or 585 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Zed should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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