Zed vs Varus

Zed
You
VS
Varus

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you lose trades due to Varus's superior range and poke with Q, but can start winning all-ins post-6 with R.
  • Your level 3 spike with W-E-Q combo gives you brief windows to trade if Varus mispositions.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern is W-E-Q combo for poke, then immediately back off to avoid his Q return damage.
  • Post-6, look for R-E-Q-ignite all-ins when he's around 70% HP or lower.

Wave Control

  • Push early waves to hit level 3 first, then maintain neutral positioning to avoid constant poke.
  • After 6, look to slow push and dive with your jungler or roam to side lanes where your mobility advantage matters more.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to farm with Q against his poke as you'll go oom and lose HP trades.
  • Avoid using W aggressively without vision as Varus can easily set up ganks with his E slow and long-range follow-up damage.
Created on 01/29/2026
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