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Diana vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Zed

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP assassin who wants to use Q + E + W burst trades to punish Zed's early aggression.
Focus on denying Zed a passive lane by forcing short trades and punishing his weaker early levels.

Trading pattern

Engage with Q and immediately use E to reset and follow up with W for burst damage.
Respect Zed's W + E combo; dodge Zed Q to minimize his poke and avoid his all-in window.
Avoid using E without resetting on a Moonlight-marked target to maintain pressure.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Zed has W + E + Q combo available, as it is nearly impossible to dodge all damage.
Zed R is a high threat all-in; avoid committing when it is off cooldown.
Missing Q or using E poorly leaves Diana vulnerable to Zed's burst and counterattack.

Early game

Exploit Zed's vulnerability before level 3 by pressuring him with Q + E + W trades.
Avoid extended trades if Q misses to prevent Zed's counterpunish.
Use W shield proactively to absorb poke from Zed's W + E combo.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks Diana's full Q + W + E burst combo; Level 6 R enables strong all-ins.
Respect Zed's level 3 W + E + Q combo and level 6 Zed R for lethal burst potential.
First completed AP item significantly increases Diana's kill threat against Zed.

Win conditions

Win lane by landing Q + E + W combo with Electrocute up to burst Zed before he can retaliate.
Deny Zed safe scaling by pressuring him early and punishing his missed W engages.
Use R at level 6 to force all-ins or teamfight advantages, leveraging Diana's burst and mobility.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup