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Zed Mid Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Zed against any opponent at any level.
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Zed build and runes (Mid, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Zed is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Zed base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 654 | 63.0 | 32.0 | 29.0 | 0.651 |
| Level 6 | 1,045 | 76.4 | 50.6 | 37.1 | 0.736 |
| Level 11 | 1,523 | 92.8 | 73.2 | 47.0 | 0.840 |
| Level 18 | 2,337 | 120.8 | 111.9 | 63.8 | 1.016 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Zed ability damage per rank
Q — Razor Shuriken physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 |
| Cooldown (s) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100/100/100% bonus AD.
Zed Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 80.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 120.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 160.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 6.0s |
W — Living Shadow none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 20.0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 16.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Shadow Slash physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 70 | 95 | 120 | 145 | 170 |
| Cooldown (s) | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Scaling: 80/80/80/80/80% bonus AD.
Zed E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 70.0 | 5.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 95.0 | 4.5s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 120.0 | 4.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 170.0 | 3.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 170.0 | 3.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 170.0 | 3.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 170.0 | 3.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 170.0 | 3.0s |
R — Death Mark physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||
| Cooldown (s) | 120.0 | 110.0 | 100.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100% total AD.
Zed R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 76.4 | 120.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 85.9 | 120.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 92.8 | 110.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 100.2 | 110.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 112.2 | 100.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 120.8 | 100.0s |
Zed ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Zed deals +5% damage and takes -5% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | +5% |
| Damage taken | -5% |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | +20% |
| Energy regen | +20% |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Zed build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Zed Mid is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Zed have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Zed deals +5% damage and takes -5% damage, tenacity +20%.
How much damage does Zed's Razor Shuriken do?
Zed's Q (Razor Shuriken) has a base damage of 80/120/160/200/240 across its ranks and scales with 100/100/100/100/100% bonus AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Zed have at level 18?
Zed has 2,337 base health, 111.9 armor and 63.8 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.