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How to Play ZedJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Zed Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Contempt for the WeakPRazor ShurikenQLiving ShadowWShadow SlashEDeath MarkR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeD#59of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate49.1%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate2.1%33rd most picked Jungle
Ban rate19.3%

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Zed Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (2.1% pick rate, 47.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.3% WR
InspirationPRIMARY
First StrikeKEYSTONE
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
DominationSECONDARY
Sudden Impact
Treasure Hunter
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Razor ShurikenQShadow SlashELiving ShadowWMax Q first
Razor Shuriken14579
Living Shadow31415
Shadow Slash28101113
Death Mark612

Item build

2.1% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordAxiom ArcAxiom ArcSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's Grudge
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordAxiom ArcAxiom ArcSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's GrudgeHubrisHubrisEdge of NightEdge of NightSerpent's FangSerpent's Fang

Zed Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Zed holds a 49.1% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, 2.6 points below the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 59th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (33rd most played in the role) and a 19.3% ban rate, Zed is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Zed Jungle held steady at D tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At D tier, Zed is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Zed Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are JarvanIV (44.0% win rate for Zed) and LeeSin (45.0% win rate for Zed): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Sylas (49.0%) and Viego (48.4%) are the least punishing matchups for Zed this patch.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Zed good in Patch 26.14?

Zed is D tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 49.1% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 19.3% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Zed Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Zed Jungle?

The best Zed Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with the First Strike keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Zed Jungle is D tier with 49.1% win rate this patch.

Who counters Zed?

Champions that counter Zed in Patch 26.14 include JarvanIV (44.0% Zed win rate), LeeSin (45.0% Zed win rate), Graves (45.7% Zed win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Zed?

To climb with Zed Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Opening on the map, Teamfighting, and Trap set-ups. Opening on the map: Direction you chose after leaving the fountain defines how the next sequence plays out. Teamfighting: : Teamfighting as a concept might sound quite simple, yet it requires delicate approach every time.