Fizz vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fizz vs Zed

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use Fizz's high early agency to pressure Zed before level 3 and deny his scaling.
Focus on short trades with (Q) and (W), using (E) to dodge Zed's combos and disengage.
Track (R) cooldown to time all-ins or defensive resets around his ultimate windows.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) and (W) burst, then use (E) to dodge (W)+(E) combo or (R) all-in.
Prioritize dodging (Q) to avoid being locked down for his full combo.
Punish missed (W) engages by following up aggressively with burst and safe disengage via (E).

Danger windows

Respect (R) all-in window; avoid extended trades when it's available.
Avoid reckless (E) usage early; missing it leaves you vulnerable to (W)+(E)+(Q) burst.
Be cautious after level 3 and especially level 6; track Zed's cooldowns to prevent lethal trades.

Early game

Abuse Zed's weak level 1-2 by forcing short trades and backing off if needed.
Give up minions rather than risking damage before level 3 to preserve health and dodge potential combos.
Use (Q) and (W) trades only when minion waves and cooldowns minimize punishment risk from Zed.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Fizz's full trade combo with (Q), (W), and (E) for burst and escape; use it to pressure Zed.
Level 6 (R) creates strong kill pressure especially when (R) is down; look for picks or roams.
First completed AP assassin item boosts damage and trade reliability; increase wave pressure and aggression.

Win conditions

Use short trades with (Q) and (W), dodging key Zed abilities with (E) to chip him down.
Exploit Zed's weak early levels by forcing trades and denying him farm before level 3.
At level 6, look for kill opportunities with (R) when (R) is down or after baiting his cooldowns.