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Aurelion Sol vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurelion Sol vs Zed

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Focus on farming safely and scaling into mid-late game threat against Zed's early burst.
Maintain medium lane pressure to limit Zed's all-in windows.
Use waveclear and roaming to offset Zed's kill pressure and snowball potential.

Trading pattern

Trade with (E) into (Q) when (W) is on cooldown to reduce his damage threat.
Prioritize dodging (Q) to avoid his combo follow-up.
Avoid trading when (R) is available to reduce risk of lethal all-ins.

Danger windows

Be cautious before level 3; Zed can punish misplays despite early vulnerability.
Avoid standing near stars when (W) and (E) are up to prevent guaranteed combo damage.
Play with maximum spacing and unpredictable positioning when (R) is ready.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 to prevent punishment from (W)+(E) combo.
Use (E) into (Q) for safe poke and waveclear without overextending.
Punish Zed if he misses (W) engage by stepping up for damage or forcing resets.

Power spikes

At 75+ ultimate stacks, leverage upgraded (R) for stronger teamfight and chase pressure.
After completing Rylai's, increase aggression to capitalize on improved control and damage.
Respect Zed's level 3 and level 6 spikes when his combo and ultimate unlock all-in potential.

Win conditions

Survive early levels by farming and punishing missed (W) engages.
Use superior waveclear and roaming after power spikes to impact other lanes.
Control teamfights with upgraded (R) and Rylai's slow to punish Zed's single-target focus.

Tip: For Aurelion Sol vs Zed, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup