Zed vs Taliyah
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 poke trades due to Taliyah's superior range and Q spam, but you can win all-ins at level 3+ if you land W-E-Q and she wastes her E.
- Post-6 you dominate the 1v1 as your R guarantees gap close and she cannot reliably escape your full combo.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is W-E-Q when she steps up for CS or Q poke, then immediately W back to avoid her E follow-up.
- Save your W shadow for engage opportunities rather than wave clear, as it's your primary gap closer in this matchup.
Wave Control
- Allow Taliyah to push early and focus on farming safely until level 6, then look for roam opportunities or all-ins when she overextends.
- You want the wave closer to your side pre-6 to have more room to run her down with W combos.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste your W shadow for wave clear or minor poke when Taliyah has her E available, as you'll be vulnerable to her full combo without an escape.
- Don't R immediately when she places E under herself - wait for her to move or use other abilities first.
Created on 01/12/2026
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