Garen vs Zed

Garen
You
VS
Zed

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 trades through sustained damage and your passive regeneration, but Zed controls the lane tempo with his range advantage.
  • Post-6, Zed gains kill pressure with R, but you can survive his burst and potentially turn fights if he misplays his shadow positioning.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is Q into E when Zed uses W aggressively or steps too close to CS.
  • You need to commit fully to extended trades since short poke exchanges heavily favor Zed's kit.

Wave Control

  • Push waves early to deny Zed free harass and force him to use abilities on minions rather than you.
  • Maintain bushes control and look for opportunities when Zed's W is on cooldown to engage.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't chase Zed through his shadows or overextend when his R is available, as you'll take massive damage without being able to retaliate.
  • Avoid taking repeated Q poke without trading back, as it will slowly drain your health advantage.
Created on 05/10/2026
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