Zed vs Warwick JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Warwick

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Zed's early burst and mobility to punish Warwick's slower clear and contest early Scuttle for river control.
Prioritize denying Warwick jungle tempo and invade opportunities to prevent his strong sustain and dueling from snowballing.

Jungle Plan

Invade Warwick's camps early when he is on the opposite side and before level 3 to deny his sustain and tempo.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes have priority to enable safer ganks and objective pressure.
Use Zed's superior mobility to counter-gank and punish Warwick's all-in attempts, especially after he uses (R) or (E).

Danger windows

Warwick's level 3 with full kit and sustain makes extended fights risky; avoid prolonged duels before your full combo is ready.
Respect (R) suppression cooldown and avoid isolated river fights or jungle skirmishes during its uptime.
Avoid contesting objectives or forced smite fights when low health or without lane priority, as Warwick's sustain dominates these windows.

Early game

Start with a fast clear path to hit level 3 and unlock your full combo before Warwick can fully engage.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Warwick's strong early dueling and sustain.
Avoid extended fights early; focus on clean clears and look for counter-invades when Warwick overcommits or uses (E).

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Zed's full (W)+(E)+(Q) combo, enabling strong burst trades and safer invades; use this to pressure Warwick's early sustain.
Level 6 grants (R), increasing all-in threat and escape options; track (R) cooldown to pick fights wisely.
First lethality item completion boosts Zed's burst, allowing more confident invades and objective control before Warwick builds tank items.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into aggressive counter-jungling to deny Warwick farm and delay his item spikes.
Use superior mobility and burst to pick off Warwick or isolated targets post-level 6, enabling safer Dragon or Rift Herald takes.
Maintain vision control around river and jungle entrances to prevent Warwick's suppression picks and secure safer ganks and objectives.