Aurelion Sol vs Zed
Mid Lane MatchupAurelion Sol vs Zed MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control with E and passive stars, as Zed cannot effectively trade into your zone without taking significant damage.
- Post-6 becomes Zed-favored since his R gives him the gap-close and burst potential to kill you through your defensive tools.
How to Trade
- Your best trades involve using E to clear waves while positioning to hit Zed with passive stars when he goes for CS, then using W to create distance if he tries to engage with W-E-Q combo.
- Avoid extended trades and focus on quick poke while maintaining your star orbit range.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively with E to gain priority and roam with W, as you outscale Zed in teamfights and map control.
- Keep waves shoved to prevent Zed from roaming freely and to maximize your E stacks for scaling.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use W aggressively for trades as it removes your only escape tool against Zed's all-in potential.
- Avoid fighting in the river or jungle where Zed can use terrain to land easier W-E-Q combos and where your passive stars have less zoning value.
Created on 06/10/2026
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