Trundle vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Zed

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Trundle's strong early dueling and invade resistance let him contest river and camps against Zed's weaker early jungle presence.
Prioritize extended fights and objective control since Zed relies on burst and mobility rather than sustained dueling.
Manage vision to avoid Zed's roam and all-in threat, leveraging Trundle's tankiness and pillar for counterplay.

Jungle Plan

Path toward river or lanes with priority to contest Scuttle and force fights inside (W) where Trundle excels.
Use (E) to cut off Zed's escape routes during counter-jungling or gank setups.
Prioritize early dragon and Rift Herald control to leverage Trundle's objective control and deny Zed scaling opportunities.

Danger windows

Respect Zed's level 3 combo and level 6 (R) windows where burst and mobility peak.
Avoid low-health clears or forced smite fights near river without vision since Zed can capitalize on isolated targets.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or objectives when nearby lanes lack priority to prevent counter-ganks or invades.

Early game

Start with a steady clear aiming to reach level 3 quickly to contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Invade or counter-invade camps only if your lanes can follow and pillar can trap Zed's mobile approach.
Avoid isolated river fights before (R) is available to reduce risk against Zed's burst and mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) dramatically improves dueling by stealing resistances; target Zed or his laners' durable frontline before committing.
First dueling item completion enhances your sustain and damage, enabling stronger side-lane pressure and objective sieges.
Track Zed's level 3 unlock of (W)+(E)+(Q) combo to avoid risky fights before you have (R) or lane priority.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and camp tempo into securing dragon and Rift Herald with lane priority.
Use (E) pillar to trap Zed or block his escape during counter-jungling and ganks to snowball leads.
Force extended duels inside (W) and apply (R) on durable targets to deny Zed's burst and scaling impact in teamfights.