How to play against Zed Hey people. We decided to leave a little of the tomb to comment further relevant situations right now. Zed is a champion who gives a lot of headaches if well played. Killer AD, does not use mana, and one of the strongest picks of today's competitive landscape. Especially after the new buff. Here are tips I learned to learn how to play against this ninja. First do not panic! Who is Zed? The trick to learn how to play Zed, is to understand what causes this plague. Champion melee, physical damage, uses energy instead of mana, and you explode in your face if combo. Its passive causes take extra damage in those with less than 50% health. Throws shurikens as skill shot. It is a shadow copying their movements, and can teleport to it. OE tail damage in area, causing slowdowns targets. The ult makes go toward the enemy (being invulnerable along the way), put a mark on it, and create an extra shade. After a few seconds, the brand explode, damaging base + a part of the damage that has been given in the last seconds. Then the combo of Zed is Ultar on you; create one more copy, thus leaving it + 2 shadows; use the 2 spells that deal damage, ignite, active items, and what else can; give basic attacks, and watch you die to blast the brand's ult. He assaults you in the lane with the shuriken, and pharma with the kit almost completely. What are the weaknesses of Zed? Since he plays for mid, think of the weaknesses of it. Mana is no problem, or mobility. In fact, he abuses mobility because of the shade. Rooting effects are good, they prevent that it is trading places. The ult it makes you teleport for you, and has no way to prevent (is invulnerable in the process, remember?). So you can not avoid the approach. Better then catch the guy during the ult, so it can not cause much damage with extra shade. Become invulnerable to not take the final damage the brand is another excellent output. Oh, and regardless of champion you go in mid against him, armor runes are need of the first order. Who is good against Zed? Lissandra - the witch Ice has good ways to screw the life of Zed. Rooting effects and slow, to diss his mobility and can not change shadows. The Lissandra has its own way out if he skip it. But the icing on the cake is the ult! It can catch it during the bullshit, so that he can do no harm. Or it may be invulnerable, negating the effects of ult Zed. Kayle - sustain, target with spells (can not go wrong because of shadows), poke with good reach and a fantastic ult. Go without taking damage for a few seconds cuts the burst of Zed. Recharge time is low then you can always use it in an onslaught of ninja. More than that, it can be in any ally! Mana can be a problem at first, but holding the first game levels, becomes an excellent counter to Zed. Fizz - a killer fight with another assassin. The Fizz has an escape that leaves him invulnerable long enough to negate much of Zed damage, is avoiding the explosion of ult, is dodging skill shots. Moreover, it has mobility and burst as strong as the enemy, thus making a skill duel in mid. His ult is another way of denying combo damage Zed, because it makes the ninja miss time because of the slow + knock up. Ryze - despite nerfs received in its range and damage, remains a nuisance for any melee. Runes of prison because rooting, with all spells target, and can buildar armor without disturbing the damage caused. In short, it is naturally tank and destroyer How should I pay? If you have no confidence in any of the above champions, remember to wear armor runes and buy defensive items at the beginning of the game. If a mid AP, Hourglass Zhonya. An item that makes you invulnerable, perfect for playing against the onslaught of ninja. In the case of ADs in general, Mercury Bandana. Another item with an active ability to cut negative effects (the Zed ult mark). In team fights generally same scheme to play against any murderer; seek to position themselves close to their team, not to be caught alone. And any given case he tries to stun kill someone spoils your combo, and Zed is a fragile champion. He has ways to escape, but usually does not have much defense / HP. Well, I'm here! We see many Zeds the channels on youtube, can you learn a lot just watching how the pros play with and against him. Questions, suggestions, criticism? Comment on down there! We are here for that! Sources: Youtube, League of Legends, minhatiajogalol Blog and friends