Zed vs Viego JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Viego

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Zed's early burst and mobility to contest skirmishes and punish Viego before he scales into resets.
Prioritize river vision control and track Viego's jungle path to avoid his reset skirmishes and punish his early jungle pressure.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast clears into river control to contest Scuttle and deny Viego easy reset chains.
Invade when Viego is spotted on the opposite side or after he uses (W) or (R) to reduce his counterplay options.
Use shadow pathing to track Viego's approach angles and set up ganks where lanes have priority to secure early takedowns and objectives.

Danger windows

Beware early river skirmishes where Viego can initiate with (W) stun and (E) camouflage.
Avoid low-health jungle clears vulnerable to Viego forcing smite fights and capitalizing on your weakness.
Respect (R) reset window after takedowns, as he can reposition and execute quickly in follow-up fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 3 and unlock your (W)+(E)+(Q) combo for strong early trades.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority to support against Viego's counter-ganks.
Avoid early isolated fights before level 3 when lacking your full combo and vulnerable to (W) stun.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full (W)+(E)+(Q) combo, enabling reliable burst trades and all-in setups; pressure Viego before his first item.
Level 6 (R) grants strong pick and escape potential; look for isolated targets before Viego can reset.
After your first lethality item, increase lane pressure to force Viego into risky fights or concede camps.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle pressure and vision control into securing first dragon and Rift Herald to snowball map control.
Use superior burst and mobility to pick off isolated targets before Viego stacks resets.
Deny Viego scaling by invading post-level 6 when your burst can punish his extended dueling and reset attempts.