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GrandmistressD's Zed - Do Not Fear The Shrouded Path
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Recommended Items
Spells:
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General Build
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Anti-Surpress/Key CC Lane
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Ability Order
Contempt for the Weak (PASSIVE)
Zed Passive Ability
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Zed is an AD Caster Assassin who is played in the mid lane. He excels in taking down squishy and even tankier targets such as bruisers within a single combo without anyone to stop him due to his high mobility. Zed has a very steep learning curve and also a very high skill ceiling but he is extremely fun to play. So far, Zed has served me well in both arranged queue as well as solo queue. |
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Quick GuideStarting Items
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Essential Items
Boots
Situational Items
Synergies and Counters Zed is good against:
Zed gets countered by:
Zed synergises with:
Summoner SpellsRunes
Greater Quintessence of Armor Penetration
Greater Mark of Armor Penetration
A fairly straightforward rune setup. Flat penetration is overall very effective since percentual is applied first so it scales nicely into late-game where flat attack damage runes fall off. Additionally, it stacks very nicely with The Brutalizer we will be getting. On top of all this, mid-laners often aren't running armour runes and they have very little choice in items that provide armour.Masteries 21/09/00 Executioner
is very strong as it adds a lot to Zed's already high burst and it stacks nicely with
Havoc
. You can, however, exchange it, together with
Butcher
, for two points in
Unyielding
if you find that more suitable.
Destruction
can be exchanged for another point in
Butcher
if you find it necessary though additional damage on towers is very useful on Zed.What's your opinion?If you have any suggestions, questions or simply good scores to post. You can do that here:
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LoreZed is the first ninja in 200 years to unlock the ancient, forbidden ways. He defied his clan and master, casting off the balance and discipline that had shackled him all his life. Zed now offers power to those who embrace knowledge of the shadows, and slays those who cling to ignorance.An orphan, Zed was taken in and trained by a great ninja master. Only one other student appeared to be Zed's equal - the master's son, Shen. It seemed Zed could never win the favor of the master, as every match between the rivals ended in a draw. Frustrated and jealous, he sought an advantage. The young ninja ventured into a sealed part of the clan's temple, where he found an ornate, foreboding box. Sensing the dark knowledge within, Zed knew he should not open it, but he peered inside nonetheless. In an instant, shadows touched his mind, revealing techniques that had long been hidden. Now armed with a secret edge, he challenged Shen, and this time he defeated the master's son. He expected praise and recognition in his moment of victory, but somehow the master knew Zed had used forbidden ways, and banished him. Humiliated, the young ninja wandered for years. His bitterness turned to ambition, and he began to train others in the style of the shadows. As his power grew, so did his circle of followers, but he knew that without the box, his technique would never be perfect. One day, Zed looked at his followers and saw that his students were now an army. He led them back to the temple to claim his prize. At the gates, he was surprised to find the old master waiting, receiving Zed and his disciples as if they were welcome guests. The old man laid his sword at Zed's feet, declaring that he had failed Zed as his master. By banishing his former student, the master had doomed Zed to the shadows, instead of leading him to the balanced path. The old man implored Zed to enter the temple, destroy the box, and lead his followers to balance. The dark ninja followed the master inside. Moments later, the assembled ninjas heard Zed cry out in pain. Mysteriously, he emerged unscathed, and threw the severed head of the master at Shen's feet. Screaming in rage, Zed commanded his followers to slaughter the master's students and seize the box. That day, the old ninja order fell. Though many students died, some escaped thanks to Shen's heroic efforts. Now the temple is a dark training ground for the Order of the Shadow. Zed rules as the Order's master, and his edict is simple: perfect one's technique, and kill all ninjas who refuse to embrace the shadows. "Balance is a lie - we are the true ninjas." ―Zed Zed's Abilities
 Contempt For The Weak Details
Razor Shuriken Details
Living Shadow Details
Shadow Slash Details
Death Mark DetailsSkilling Order
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A skill sequence that seems clear to the new players and might surprise the already slightly experienced players. I see a lot of people max out Shadow Slash first. The main reason why this isn't the way to go is because it cripples your burst. Additional Shadow Slashes from Living Shadows deal no additional damage but just enhance the slow. However, additional Razor Shurikens deal 50% damage so it complements the burst. Maxing out Q first also allows for easy last-hitting at range and, of course, powerful ranged harass. Living Shadow can be maxed out after Razor Shuriken if you have problems maintaining Zed's energy costs which is, by far, the hardest to do of all energy-based champions.ItemizationItemization on Zed is very straightforward just like any AD Caster. Early-game we focus on armour penetration with runes + The Brutalizer which will later be upgraded to Black Cleaver to counter armour stacking. Bloodthirster is vital as it grants Zed some sustain and a massive AD boost. Besides that Last Whisper, Maw of Malmortius and Mercurial Scimitar are great late-game choices. Guardian Angel is always a nice defensive item. Blade of the Ruined King is a niche pick that should often not be bought on Zed as he can't really utilize the passive that well. However, it's great for kiting and catching up to slippery opponents and it complements your burst slightly.Strategy and Tactics Zed has a really high skill ceiling so don't worry if your first games aren't going smoothly. Personally, I felt that Zed was very weak when I first played him. However, by learning his skills well and knowing how to manage his energy; I really got to see Zed's potential which is quite amazing.Main Harassment ComboYour main harassment combo in lane is very important. Open up with a Living Shadow on your enemy's position. Follow-up with a quick Shadow Slash and then, due to the slow, you should be able to hit two Razor Shurikens. You can, if it's safe, switch positions with your shadow to continue with basic attacks but that's often not recommended. Mastering this combo allows you to gain lane dominance as it's very hard for enemies to avoid this combo and/or to strike back.Utilizing |
Life Steal
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