This item synergizes well with Warmogs and will give Zed more AD as he loses health, making him even more dangerous. This can be built into a Maw of Malmortius. However, if you are in the mid lane, you may want to buy a Hexdrinker as your first item, as this will give you some defense against the AP Casters that you face. You cannot ignore his survivability, so more Health would enable him to survive longer in fights and deal more damage. All of Zed's abilities scales off of Attack Damage, especially his Living Shadow's passive. Your core should be a Bloodthirster, Warmogs, Black Cleaver, Blade of the Ruined King. Your second trip back, you should really focus on building towards your big items. If you can, always buy at least one ward. Spending your money on two Doran's Blade is not too bad and can help you out in lane. If you think you are ahead, buy more damage, if you think you are behind and getting bullied too much, buy some defensive items. Having a ward early on will prevent the enemy jungler from engaging on you early on, allowing you to farm or harass the other enemy laner to your heart's content.Īfter your first trip back to base, you should buy items depending on how far ahead you think you are against your oppenent. This can essentially decide whether you get First Blood or die. The Elixir of Fortitude is essentially a cheap man's Doran's Blade and can help give you that extra amount of burst and health when fighting the other enemy champion. , 1 Sight Ward, and as many Health Potions as you can buy. Most laners start with an excessive amount of potions, and at least 1 ward.įor Zed, the most favourable start should be to buy The starting items can be based on preferancesĪnd 3x Health Potions can still be bought as starting items but this start has fallen out of favor ever since Season 3 has started. He will need to play more careful however and make sure that he comes out in every trade with more health. Logically, it seems Zed can only attain success in the mid lane but he can be played at the top lane and still succeed. This will allow him to help other lanes and potentially gain more kills.
If Zed can win his lane (forcing the other champion to 'back' and heal), he will have the freedom to roam.This will make Zed's damage more noticeable.