Naafiri vs Zed
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades levels 1-3 due to Zed's superior poke with Q and energy sustain, while your pack damage requires close range engagement.
- At level 6, you gain a significant advantage as your R provides gap closing, damage, and reset potential that outmatches Zed's single-target assassination pattern.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves using W to gap close when Zed uses abilities on minions, then immediately following with Q for pack damage and E for the slow to prevent his escape.
- Always ensure you have pack members available before engaging, as trading without them significantly reduces your damage output.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively early to force Zed to use Q on minions rather than harass, then look for roam timings with your superior mobility.
- After level 6, maintain wave control in the center to have space for extended trades where your R reset potential shines.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never engage trades when your pack is dead or significantly reduced, as your damage falls off drastically without pack members.
- Avoid chasing Zed through unwarded areas post-6, as his R combined with jungle assistance can easily turn your aggression into a death.
Created on 11/27/2025
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