Neeko vs Zed

Neeko
You
VS
Zed

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control with Q poke and E root setups.
  • Post-6 becomes Zed-favored as his R gives him guaranteed gap close and burst potential that your W clone cannot reliably counter.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading is Q poke into E root when Zed uses W aggressively, then auto-attack while backing away to avoid his return combo.
  • Never trade when your E is down as you have no escape from his W-E-Q combo.

Wave Control

  • Push early waves with Q to establish range advantage and ward river, then maintain slow push or freeze near your tower post-6.
  • You want to avoid having the wave in the middle where Zed can R you without tower protection.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never use W clone defensively as a panic button when Zed Rs you - he can easily identify the real you through damage and movement patterns.
  • Save W for proactive plays or use it preemptively before he commits his ultimate.
Created on 01/22/2026
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