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Azir vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Azir vs Zed

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Focus on safe farming with soldiers to outscale Zed's early burst threat.
Maintain mid lane pressure without overextending to avoid all-ins pre-level 6.
Use soldier zones to control space and force Zed to approach cautiously.

Trading pattern

Poke with (W) and reposition soldiers using (Q) to chip while keeping distance.
Save (E) and (R) for defensive repositioning or to interrupt Zed's all-in.
Punish missed (W) engages by stepping forward with soldiers for short trades.

Danger windows

Zed's all-in with (W)+(E)+(Q) combo plus (R) is the main threat; keep (E) and (R) ready.
Avoid committing (E) without a safe exit to prevent being collapsed on.
Play cautiously and maintain spacing when (R) is down to reduce dive risk.

Early game

Exploit Zed's weak level 1-3 by zoning him with soldiers and poking safely.
Avoid using (E) aggressively early to keep your main escape against his combo.
Keep wave near mid to prevent Zed's easy engage with his mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants a crucial defensive tool to deny Zed's all-ins and isolate him.
First completed mage DPS item boosts soldier damage, increasing trade threat.
Respect Zed's level 3 (W)+(E)+(Q) combo and level 6 (R) for all-in windows.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure by farming safely and punishing Zed's missed engages.
Use level 6 (R) to deny all-ins and control space around mid and objectives.
Outscale Zed by maintaining controlled spacing and leveraging soldier DPS in fights.

Tip: For Azir vs Zed, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup