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Orianna vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Zed

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage with low early agency who must manage ball placement to control the lane and create teamfight opportunities.
She should avoid giving Zed free all-in windows by respecting his high early pressure and mobility.

Trading pattern

Trade by using Q and W poke, then shield or speed yourself with E to survive counterattacks.
Punish Zed if he misses W engage or uses it recklessly.
Respect Zed's Q as dodging it is key; avoid extended trades when his combo is available.

Danger windows

Zed's full W+E+Q combo and Zed R create lethal all-in windows that Orianna must respect.
Orianna is vulnerable before she has enough mana and AP; avoid reckless trades early.
When Zed's W is down, Orianna can step forward to pressure or trade safely.

Early game

Pressure Zed heavily before level 3 to exploit his vulnerability and deny him easy all-in setups.
Use Q and W to poke and zone while maintaining safe ball positioning to avoid his W+E combo.
Keep mana to shield or speed yourself with E to mitigate his burst attempts.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item, increasing her teamfight and burst potential.
Zed's major spikes are level 3 W-E-Q combo and level 6 R, which Orianna must respect to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Control the lane with precise ball placement to zone Zed and deny his all-in timings.
Punish Zed's early weakness before level 3 to gain lane priority.
Use level 6 R and teamfight presence to secure kills and snowball advantage.

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

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