Zed Counters
Who beats Zed in Mid · Patch 16.13 · Emerald+ ranked
The best counters to Zed in Mid are Garen (54.3% win rate), Gragas (54.0% win rate), Riven (53.8% win rate).
These champions have the highest win rate against Zed based on ranked matchup data this patch.
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Best champions to counter Zed
These champions beat Zed most often in Mid. Win rate shown is the counter's win rate in the direct Zed matchup.
| Counter | Win rate vs Zed | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Garen | 54.3% | 1,008 |
 Gragas | 54.0% | 813 |
 Riven | 53.8% | 2,003 |
 Malphite | 52.9% | 4,401 |
 Ambessa | 52.7% | 488 |
 Zilean | 52.0% | 402 |
 Sylas | 51.6% | 12,956 |
 Nasus | 51.6% | 733 |
 Gwen | 51.6% | 430 |
 Cho'Gath | 51.3% | 863 |
 Pantheon | 51.3% | 1,603 |
 Katarina | 51.1% | 9,560 |
Champions Zed is strong against
Zed performs best into these matchups — avoid picking them blind into Zed.
| Champion | Their win rate vs Zed | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Smolder | 36.1% | 468 |
 Aurelion Sol | 40.9% | 1,458 |
 Ezreal | 41.9% | 497 |
 Brand | 43.3% | 972 |
 Mel | 43.5% | 3,032 |
 Taliyah | 43.6% | 1,233 |
 Yone | 43.7% | 7,338 |
 Tristana | 44.3% | 569 |
 Orianna | 44.6% | 3,028 |
 Ryze | 44.7% | 3,590 |
 Aurora | 44.7% | 2,965 |
 Veigar | 44.9% | 3,906 |
Zed counters — FAQ
- Who counters Zed?
- The strongest counters to Zed in Mid this patch are Garen, Gragas, Riven, Malphite, Ambessa.
- What is the best counter pick against Zed?
- Garen has the highest win rate against Zed (54.3%) among champions with enough ranked games. To pick the best counter from champions you actually play, use the counter-pick tool.
- Is Zed good in Mid on patch 16.13?
- Zed has a 51.62% overall win rate in Mid this patch (Emerald+ ranked).
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