The best core build for Zed Mid consists of Eclipse, Voltaic Cyclosword, and Serylda's Grudge, which boasts a 54.3% win rate. For boots, Ionian Boots of Lucidity are the top choice with a 52.5% win rate and a high 68.5% pick rate.

You should use the Electrocute rune from the Domination tree along with Taste of Blood, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter. For your secondary tree, pick Sorcery with Scorch and Transcendence, a setup that maintains a 50.5% win rate.

Zed Mid is currently ranked as an A tier champion in the Platinum+ meta. He features a 6.9% pick rate and remains one of the most banned champions with a 27.1% ban rate.

Zed has an overall win rate of 48.9% in the mid lane based on 4,413 games analyzed. However, when using his optimal builds, his win rate increases to a more competitive 51.0%.

While our data focuses on Platinum+ games where he is A tier, his high ban rate of 27.1% suggests players find him difficult to deal with across many brackets. His 7/10 difficulty rating means he requires significant practice to be effective regardless of rank.

Zed is worth maining if you enjoy high-skill assassins, as he has a solid 5.5/10 carry score and an A tier ranking. His build-specific win rate of 51.0% shows that dedicated players can find great success with the right items.

Zed's overall win rate is slightly low at 48.9% partly due to his high 7/10 difficulty and recent nerfs. Patch 16.2.1 reduced his passive damage against monsters from 1.8x to 1.2x, which slowed his overall potency and jungle interaction.

The best first item is Hubris, which currently holds a high 59.2% win rate. Although it is only picked in 3.3% of games, it provides a significantly higher success rate than other starting items like Eclipse or Voltaic Cyclosword.

You should pick Zed Mid when you can secure his core item power spikes and utilize his 5.5/10 carry potential. He is a strong A tier choice but watch out for the 27.1% ban rate which might prevent you from picking him consistently.

Zed's major power spike occurs when he completes Hubris or his core Eclipse and Voltaic Cyclosword build. You should play around the Q > E > W skill max order to maximize your burst damage during the mid-game.

Zed excels in the mid-game where his core item synergy between items like Eclipse and Voltaic Cyclosword is strongest. With Ionian Boots of Lucidity and a maxed Q and E, he can efficiently hunt down targets and snowball his lead.

Zed was nerfed in Patch 16.2.1. His passive, Contempt for the Weak, had its monster damage multiplier reduced from 1.8x to 1.2x to slow his clear and lower his impact on the map.

The most consistent rune page uses Electrocute and Sorcery with a 50.5% win rate. While this setup is generally the best, you should always monitor if specific matchups require more utility than the standard Scorch and Transcendence provide.