Zed vs Orianna
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 as Orianna outranges and out-trades you with Q-W while you lack gap closers for meaningful retaliation.
- At level 6, you become the 1v1 winner with Death Mark's execution potential, especially if you've poked her down beforehand.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around W-E-Q combos when Orianna steps forward, immediately returning to your shadow to avoid her W damage.
- Look for opportunities when she uses Q aggressively, as this creates windows where her ball is poorly positioned for defense.
Wave Control
- You should focus on shoving waves quickly with W-E-Q to create roaming opportunities, as you cannot effectively trade in extended laning phases.
- After level 6, manipulate waves to create all-in opportunities when she's pushed up or low on mana.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your W shadow aggressively without knowing Orianna's ultimate cooldown, as good players will hold it to punish your engage.
- Avoid trading when you're low on energy, as you'll lack the burst damage needed to justify taking her return damage.
Created on 11/16/2025
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