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Zilean vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Zed

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones and (E) speed to control spacing against Zed's burst all-in.
Deny Zed early trades by punishing his pre-level 3 vulnerability with double bombs.
Hold (R) to counter Zed's all-in and force him to hesitate on his burst combo.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions or slowed Zed to force trades on your terms.
Use (E) speed to kite or disengage when Zed commits with (W)+(E) combo.
Avoid trading when (R) is down or bombs miss, as Zed's burst punishes mistakes.

Danger windows

Respect Zed's level 3 (W)+(E)+(Q) combo for guaranteed poke and burst initiation.
Avoid extended trades when (R) is available to prevent lethal all-ins.
Beware of Zed's first lethality item timing increasing his burst and trade reliability.

Early game

Abuse level 2 double bomb plus speed to pressure Zed before he unlocks his combo.
Thin waves to create bomb zones that punish Zed's engage attempts.
Reset after pushing wave to deny Zed roam opportunities and maintain lane control.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks double bomb plus speed, enabling stronger poke and disengage.
Level 3 completes kit for double bomb threat, increasing trade pressure and zone control.
Level 6 (R) provides clutch revive to nullify Zed's all-in burst and shift fight momentum.

Win conditions

Control lane with bomb placement and speed manipulation to deny Zed safe all-in angles.
Use (R) to negate Zed's burst and force him to swap targets or hesitate.
Coordinate with your ADC to kite and punish Zed's cooldowns, securing lane priority and scaling advantage.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup