Zed vs Orianna MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Orianna

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-agency assassin who must pressure Orianna early to prevent her safe scaling and control of the lane.
Use lane pressure to deny Orianna's ball positioning and reduce her ability to zone or shield effectively.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades quickly before Orianna can respond with Orianna E shield.
Avoid wasting W engage if it misses, as Orianna can punish hard during your recovery.
Respect Orianna R displacement; avoid committing when it's available unless you can dodge or survive it with R.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Orianna's Orianna R is up, as it can displace and disrupt your all-in.
Missing your W engage exposes you to Orianna's poke and counter-attacks.
Orianna's Orianna E shield can mitigate your burst if timed well; avoid engaging when it's ready unless you can burst through it.

Early game

Exploit Orianna's low early agency by aggressively using W + E + Q combos after level 3 to chip her down.
Avoid extended fights before level 3 as Zed is vulnerable and Orianna can punish with her ball control.
Punish Orianna's Orianna Q cooldowns to force her back or secure damage.

Power spikes

Zed's level 3 unlocks his full W-E-Q combo, enabling strong poke and all-in setups.
Level 6 R is a major all-in spike to burst Orianna before she can react.
Orianna's level 6 Orianna R is a dangerous teamfight tool that Zed must respect in trades and all-ins.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to deny Orianna a calm scaling lane by punishing her cooldowns and ball positioning.
Look for level 6 all-ins with R when Orianna's Orianna R is down or you can dodge it.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Orianna from safely placing her ball and controlling trades.