Best Zed Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Zed counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Zed is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Malphite Mid, Nasus Mid, Irelia Mid, Akshan Mid, Sylas Mid, Qiyana Mid, Pantheon Mid, Diana Mid, Ziggs Mid, and Zoe Mid as the strongest counters for Zed. Zed is listed as favorable into Kassadin Mid, Aurelion Sol Mid, Veigar Mid, Twisted Fate Mid, Cassiopeia Mid, Talon Mid, Ahri Mid, Syndra Mid, Hwei Mid, and Naafiri Mid. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Zed Mid same-role counters

  1. Malphite Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Malphite Mid, 42.7% observed win rate, -5.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,541 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Nasus Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Nasus Mid, 40.4% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,878 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Irelia Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Irelia Mid, 46.4% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,511 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Akshan Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Akshan Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,136 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Sylas Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Sylas Mid, 47.2% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 5,024 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Qiyana Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Qiyana Mid, 49.4% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,798 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Pantheon Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Pantheon Mid, 47.0% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,000 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Diana Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Diana Mid, 46.7% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 3,204 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Ziggs Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Ziggs Mid, 46.4% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 588 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Zoe Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Zoe Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,574 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Zed Mid is good against

  1. Kassadin Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 53.5% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,055 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Aurelion Sol Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Aurelion Sol Mid, 52.1% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,142 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Veigar Mid, 50.8% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 4,871 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Twisted Fate Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 52.2% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,259 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Cassiopeia Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Cassiopeia Mid, 54.7% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 804 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Talon Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Talon Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,188 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Ahri Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 6,243 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Syndra Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Syndra Mid, 51.1% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,825 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Hwei Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Hwei Mid, 50.1% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,979 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Naafiri Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Naafiri Mid, 51.3% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,169 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Zed all-role counters

  1. Malphite Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Malphite Mid, 42.7% observed win rate, -5.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,541 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Amumu Jungle - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 40.1% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 579 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Nasus Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Nasus Mid, 40.4% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,878 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Dr. Mundo Top - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Dr. Mundo Top, 41.8% observed win rate, -4.0 percentage points vs expected, 667 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Qiyana Jungle - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Qiyana Jungle, 47.7% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 640 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Irelia Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Irelia Mid, 46.4% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,511 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Sylas Support - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Sylas Support, 47.0% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 722 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Akshan Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Akshan Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,136 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Darius Jungle - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Darius Jungle, 46.4% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 632 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Diana Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Diana Mid, 43.2% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 869 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Zed is good against

  1. Hwei ADC - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Hwei ADC, 54.0% observed win rate, +7.8 percentage points vs expected, 620 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Jax Jungle, 53.3% observed win rate, +6.1 percentage points vs expected, 572 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Galio Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Galio Mid, 53.6% observed win rate, +5.9 percentage points vs expected, 528 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Alistar Support, 51.2% observed win rate, +4.8 percentage points vs expected, 639 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Ambessa Top - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Ambessa Top, 55.2% observed win rate, +4.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,813 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Seraphine ADC - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Seraphine ADC, 49.9% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,036 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Brand Support - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Brand Support, 50.3% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 876 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Kassadin Mid - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 53.5% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,055 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Varus ADC - Low Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Varus ADC, 53.8% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 535 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Gwen Jungle - Low Elo data: Zed Mid vs Gwen Jungle, 52.1% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 595 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Zed Mid same-role counters

  1. Nasus Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Nasus Mid, 43.0% observed win rate, -6.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,292 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malphite Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Malphite Mid, 43.9% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,169 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Irelia Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Irelia Mid, 47.7% observed win rate, -4.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,432 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Sylas Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -4.8 percentage points vs expected, 3,538 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Mel Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Mel Mid, 52.6% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. LeBlanc Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,171 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Locke Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Locke Mid, 48.0% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,181 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Xerath Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Xerath Mid, 47.8% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,660 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 49.8% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 4,136 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Akshan Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Akshan Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,075 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo champions Zed Mid is good against

  1. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Veigar Mid, 55.1% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,005 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Kassadin Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.5 percentage points vs expected, 911 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Twisted Fate Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 52.9% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,889 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Talon Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Talon Mid, 53.7% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 823 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Galio Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Galio Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,390 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Orianna Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Orianna Mid, 56.0% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,143 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Vex Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Vex Mid, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 961 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Hwei Mid, 51.7% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,540 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Cassiopeia Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Cassiopeia Mid, 52.4% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 674 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Malzahar Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Malzahar Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,743 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Zed all-role counters

  1. Nasus Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Nasus Mid, 43.0% observed win rate, -6.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,292 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malphite Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Malphite Mid, 43.9% observed win rate, -6.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,169 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Irelia Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Irelia Mid, 47.7% observed win rate, -4.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,432 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Sylas Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -4.8 percentage points vs expected, 3,538 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yuumi Support - High Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Yuumi Support, 46.3% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 741 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Master Yi Jungle - High Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 44.2% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 636 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Twitch ADC - High Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Twitch ADC, 43.3% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 695 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Rammus Jungle - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Rammus Jungle, 44.6% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 682 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Quinn Jungle - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Quinn Jungle, 46.7% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 525 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Gragas Top - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Gragas Top, 46.4% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,089 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Zed is good against

  1. Karthus Jungle - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Karthus Jungle, 55.7% observed win rate, +5.7 percentage points vs expected, 607 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Gnar Top - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Gnar Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,549 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Veigar Mid, 55.1% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,005 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kassadin Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Kassadin Mid, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.5 percentage points vs expected, 911 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Twisted Fate Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 52.9% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,889 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Taric Support - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Taric Support, 51.1% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 640 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Vladimir Mid - High Elo data: Zed Jungle vs Vladimir Mid, 51.7% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 559 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Talon Mid - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Talon Mid, 53.7% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 823 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Zyra Jungle - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Zyra Jungle, 51.8% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kog'Maw ADC - High Elo data: Zed Mid vs Kog'Maw ADC, 51.0% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 759 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.