Syndra vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Zed

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage who must use Q and W to control space and poke while respecting Zed's high early pressure and mobility.
Focus on denying Zed's ability to safely all-in by punishing his cooldowns and avoiding giving him easy engages.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to control space and hold E to punish Zed's commits or W engages.
Respect Zed's Q as dodging it is key; avoid extended trades if you miss E stun.
Use E stun into R burst all-in windows when Zed is vulnerable or after dodging his key abilities.

Danger windows

Syndra is most vulnerable if E stun is missed, as she has no mobility and can be all-in by Zed.
Respect Zed's level 3 W+E+Q combo and level 6 R all-in potential; avoid overextending during these spikes.
Be cautious when E (E) is on cooldown, as it is Syndra's key disengage and stun tool.

Early game

Exploit Zed's weakness before level 3 by aggressively poking with Q and W to pressure him out of lane.
Play cautiously around level 3 when Zed unlocks his W+E+Q combo and has high burst potential.
Use E to punish Zed if he wastes his W engage or misses his combo early.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 R for burst and first completed mage item for stronger poke and control.
Zed's major spikes are level 3 W+E+Q combo for guaranteed damage and level 6 R for lethal all-ins.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 improve Q cooldown and poke strength, increasing lane control.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to poke and zone Zed, denying him safe all-in windows and scaling opportunities.
Punish Zed's missed W engages with E stuns and follow up with R burst.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to threaten lethal burst and control the lane tempo, forcing Zed to play defensively.