Master Yi vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Zed

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on efficient full clears to reach key item spikes before engaging Zed in fights.
Avoid early river fights and invades unless your lanes have clear priority and can assist.
Prioritize scaling and reset potential over early skirmishes to outpace Zed's burst threat.

Jungle Plan

Clear camps efficiently to maintain tempo and reach item power spikes faster than Zed.
Contest river control and Scuttle only when your lanes can move first or Zed is spotted on opposite side.
Use cross-map pathing to counter-jungle camps safely when Zed shows on the other side of the map.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Zed's burst and mobility can punish you.
Be cautious around forced smite fights before your first item when you lack dueling power.
Respect (R) ultimate window and his early level 3 burst combo to prevent lethal all-ins.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 4-5 safely before contesting Scuttle or invading.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can support counter-ganks.
Avoid early fights against Zed before your first item when his burst and mobility are strongest.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase resets after enemy CC is used; avoid engaging before this.
First item completion boosts your sustained damage and objective control; maintain camp tempo until then.
Respect Zed's level 3 combo and ultimate windows by avoiding fights when his (R) is available or (W)+(E)+(Q) combo is ready.

Win conditions

Convert superior farming and item spikes into objective control and reset-based skirmishes.
Use vision and lane priority to counter-jungle and deny Zed's scaling opportunities.
Engage fights only after key enemy CC is used, then use (Q) and (R) to clean up low-health targets and snowball teamfights.