Zed vs Cassiopeia
Mid Lane MatchupZed vs Cassiopeia MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: Cassiopeia wins trades with superior range, sustain from E, and consistent DPS if you engage poorly.
- Post-6: You gain kill pressure with R but must dodge her R stun or you die instantly to her follow-up damage.
How to Trade
- Use W-E-Q combo from max range to poke, then immediately back off before she can retaliate with Q-E spam.
- Never commit to extended trades without your R available, as her sustained damage will always outdamage your basic abilities.
Wave Control
- Push early levels with Q to hit level 6 first, then look for roam timers when she's farming under tower.
- Avoid freezing against her as she scales better and can zone you from CS with her range advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use W aggressively without vision of enemy jungler, as Cassiopeia's W grounds you and makes you a sitting duck for ganks.
- Don't try to trade when your energy is low, as you'll be stuck in her range without escape tools.
Created on 04/13/2026
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