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Zed vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Ahri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-agency assassin aiming to burst Ahri before she can safely trade back.
Use lane pressure to deny Ahri calm scaling and punish her Ahri E cooldown windows.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades when Ahri's Ahri E is down.
Save R for all-in after dodging Ahri E or when Ahri's mobility is used.
Punish Ahri if she wastes Ahri Q or misses Ahri E by aggressively engaging with your combo.

Danger windows

Respect Ahri's Ahri E availability; getting hit can lead to deadly follow-ups.
Avoid engaging if Ahri R is up and she has full mobility to escape or counter.
Be cautious if you miss W engage, as Ahri can punish your cooldowns hard.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 as Zed is vulnerable to Ahri's poke and Ahri E.
Use W + E combo to poke after level 3 and punish Ahri when she mispositions.
Watch for Ahri's Ahri Q usage on minions to find safe windows to engage.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your W-E-Q combo, enabling stronger trades.
Level 6 R allows lethal all-ins and dodging key abilities.
First lethality item significantly boosts burst potential, increasing kill threat.

Win conditions

Use your high burst and mobility to kill Ahri before she can react with Ahri E or Ahri R.
Deny Ahri safe farming by pressuring and punishing her cooldowns to prevent scaling.
Capitalize on Ahri's missed Ahri E or Ahri R cooldown to force all-ins and snowball leads.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup