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Zed vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Azir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed must pressure Azir early to prevent him from safely farming and scaling into his soldier DPS threat.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Azir a calm lane state and force him into defensive play.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades quickly before Azir can reposition soldiers.
Punish Azir when his E is on cooldown or used defensively, as he loses escape and repositioning.
Avoid trading when Azir's soldiers are well placed and Azir has Azir R available to disengage.

Danger windows

Azir is dangerous when soldiers are positioned between you and him, limiting your engage angles.
Azir R can disrupt your all-in or force you away; respect its cooldown before committing.
If you miss W engage or use it recklessly, Azir can punish your cooldown window hard.

Early game

Abuse Zed's level 3 W-E-Q combo to punish Azir before he sets up soldiers effectively.
Avoid extended fights before level 3 as Zed is vulnerable to Azir's poke and soldier zone control.
Use early mobility to dodge Azir Q and reposition for short trades.

Power spikes

Zed's major spikes: level 3 unlocks W-E-Q combo and level 6 R for all-ins.
Azir's major spikes: level 6 Azir R and first completed mage DPS item increase his threat.
Respect Azir's item spikes by avoiding prolonged fights when his soldier DPS is strong.

Win conditions

Use Zed's high mobility and burst to force Azir off farm and deny his scaling.
Capitalize on Azir's E and R cooldowns to all-in safely.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Azir from setting up soldiers and controlling space effectively.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup