Xerath vs Zed
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 with your range advantage and Q poke, but you lose at level 6 when Zed gets his ultimate and can close the gap.
- Your goal is to build a significant health advantage before he reaches level 6.
How to Trade
- You should poke with Q whenever Zed goes for last hits, and use your E-W combo when he uses his shadow aggressively.
- Always position behind minions to avoid his W-E-Q combo and maintain maximum range.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or neutral wave state to have minion protection while poking.
- Avoid hard pushing unless you can recall immediately, as it leaves you vulnerable to Zed's all-ins.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You cannot waste your E stun ability carelessly, as it's your only reliable escape tool against Zed's engages.
- Never use your ultimate without vision control or when Zed's ultimate is available, as you'll be an easy target during the channel time.
Created on 11/16/2025
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