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Zed vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Akali

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-mobility assassin who aims to pressure Akali early and punish her when her W is down.
Use lane pressure to deny Akali safe scaling and avoid giving her passive windows with Akali W.

Trading pattern

Use W+E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades before Akali can safely enter her shroud.
Respect Akali's W as her safest trading window; avoid committing fully while it's active.
Look to all-in with R when Akali's energy and W are down to maximize burst potential.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous when her Akali W is available, allowing safe trades and escapes.
Avoid engaging if Akali E recast is ready, as it signals a committed follow-up.
Be cautious before level 3, as Zed is vulnerable to Akali's early aggression and poke.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Zed is vulnerable to Akali's early poke and shroud safety.
Use Q and W+E combos to poke and pressure Akali after level 3, forcing her to use W defensively.
Punish Akali when her W is on cooldown by stepping forward for short trades or wave control.

Power spikes

Zed's major spikes: level 3 for full W-E-Q combo, level 6 for R all-in, and first lethality item completion.
Akali's major spikes: level 3 for Q-W-E trading and level 6 for R all-in, both requiring respect.
Respect Akali's level 3 and 6 spikes by avoiding overextension and saving cooldowns for counterplay.

Win conditions

Win by denying Akali's passive scaling through constant pressure and punishing W cooldowns.
Use R to dodge key Akali abilities and finish her off during cooldown windows.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Akali from safely using her shroud and gaining extended trades.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup