Mid Matchup

Ahri vs Zed

Patch: 15.18 (25.18)
League: Platinum+
Ahri

Ahri

the Nine-Tailed Fox
Mid
Ahri Mid Overall Win Rate
49.67%

Matchup Win Rate

46.8%
Ahri vs Zed Wins
⚔
53.3%
Zed vs Ahri Wins
Zed

Zed

the Master of Shadows
Mid
Zed Mid Overall Win Rate
49.17%

Ahri vs Zed - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.18 (25.18)

Ahri Mid vs Zed Mid - Who is stronger?

Ahri Mid has trouble against Zed (46.8% win rate) based on 2264 games. This is a tough matchup for Ahri players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Ahri Mid vs Zed Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 72.8% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Current meta showdown: Ahri (7.9% pick rate, 2nd most popular out of 61 Mid champions) versus Zed (7.0%, 4th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Ahri's higher tier rating, Zed wins 53.3% of encounters. This suggests Zed's kit specifically counters Ahri's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Taste of Blood combination (49.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Malignance, Horizon Focus, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 46.8% to 72.8% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Ahri faces both matchup (46.75%) and farming disadvantages (6.09 vs 6.79/min). With a 0.70 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Zed leads in both matchup win rate (53.3%) and damage (806 vs 805/min). Ahri must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Ahri maintains better KDA (2.50, 14th place vs 36th for Zed), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.

Ahri vs Zed - Mid Stats Comparison

Ahri Mid
Ahri Mid		Versus
Zed Mid
Zed Mid
B+TierB
46.8%Matchup Winrate53.3%
49.67%Role Winrate49.17%
#45Winrate Rank#51
7.9%Pickrate7.0%
2.5Average KDA2.3
383Gold per Minute421
6.09CS/Min6.79
0.36Wards per Minute0.27
805Damage per Minute806

How to Beat Zed as Ahri (Mid)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

The magic damage that Ahri deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Zed deals mainly physical damage (87.22%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Zed, ranking 21st (versus 47th for Ahri) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.

Key aspects of the Ahri Mid versus Zed Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Ahri player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Zed player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Ahri vs Zed: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
44.2% Win Rate76.6% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Exhaust
Exhaust Slows target enemy champion and reduces their damage dealt.
Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
54.3% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate

Ahri vs Zed: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Taste of Blood
Taste of Blood Heal when you damage an enemy champion.

Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) health (based on level)

Cooldown: 20s

Taste of Blood

Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Ultimate Hunter
Ultimate Hunter Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Ultimate Hunter

Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

44.6% Win Rate72.3% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Taste of Blood
Taste of Blood Heal when you damage an enemy champion.

Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) health (based on level)

Cooldown: 20s

Taste of Blood

Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Ultimate Hunter
Ultimate Hunter Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Ultimate Hunter

Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Bone Plating
Bone Plating After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.

Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s

Bone Plating

After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…

Overgrowth
Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

Overgrowth

Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

49.8% Win Rate6.7% Pick Rate

Ahri vs Zed: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
45.9% Win Rate97.9% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
45.9% Win Rate62.4% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
46.3% Win Rate24.8% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
52.6% Win Rate5.0% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Malignance
Malignance (2700 gold) 85 Ability Power
600 Mana
15 Ability Haste
Scorn
Gain 20 Ultimate Ability Haste.
Hatefog
Damaging a champion with your Ultimate burns the ground beneath them for 3s, dealing magic damage per second and reducing their Magic Resist.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
51.8% Win Rate9.6% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
51.1% Win Rate20.8% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
67.1% Win Rate0.4% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
52.6% Win Rate5.0% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
46.3% Win Rate24.8% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
45.9% Win Rate62.4% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Malignance
Malignance (2700 gold) 85 Ability Power
600 Mana
15 Ability Haste
Scorn
Gain 20 Ultimate Ability Haste.
Hatefog
Damaging a champion with your Ultimate burns the ground beneath them for 3s, dealing magic damage per second and reducing their Magic Resist.
Horizon Focus
Horizon Focus (2700 gold) 75 Ability Power
25 Ability Haste
Hypershot
Dealing Ability damage to champions at 600 range or greater Reveals them for 6 seconds.
Deal 10% increased damage to enemies Revealed by this item.
Focus
When Hypershot is triggered, Reveal all other enemy champions within 1400 range of them for 3 seconds.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
72.8% Win Rate2.6% Pick Rate
Final Build
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
300 Health
Torment
Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
Suffering
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
75.5% Win Rate6.7% Pick Rate
Other Items
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
45.6% Win Rate9.3% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
55.8% Win Rate7.5% Pick Rate
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
24.8% Win Rate6.8% Pick Rate
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
300 Health
Torment
Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
Suffering
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
75.5% Win Rate6.7% Pick Rate
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
61.6% Win Rate6.6% Pick Rate
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
66.6% Win Rate5.1% Pick Rate
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
19.8% Win Rate4.2% Pick Rate

Ahri vs Zed: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
Orb of Deception Ahri sends out and pulls back her orb, dealing magic damage on the way out and true damage on the way back.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Fox-Fire Ahri gains a brief burst of Move Speed and releases three fox-fires, that lock onto and attack nearby enemies.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Charm Ahri blows a kiss that damages and charms an enemy it encounters, instantly stopping movement abilities and causing them to walk harmlessly towards her.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Spirit Rush Ahri dashes forward and fires essence bolts, damaging nearby enemies. Spirit Rush can be cast up to three times before going on cooldown, and gains additional recasts when taking down enemy champions.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > W > E
47.3% Win Rate51.2% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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2
3
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R
Q
Orb of Deception Ahri sends out and pulls back her orb, dealing magic damage on the way out and true damage on the way back.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Fox-Fire Ahri gains a brief burst of Move Speed and releases three fox-fires, that lock onto and attack nearby enemies.
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Charm Ahri blows a kiss that damages and charms an enemy it encounters, instantly stopping movement abilities and causing them to walk harmlessly towards her.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Spirit Rush Ahri dashes forward and fires essence bolts, damaging nearby enemies. Spirit Rush can be cast up to three times before going on cooldown, and gains additional recasts when taking down enemy champions.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
55.5% Win Rate1.5% Pick Rate

Ahri tips:

  • Use Charm to set up your combos, it will make landing Orb of Deception and Fox-Fire dramatically easier.
  • Initiate team fights using Charm, and chase down stragglers with Spirit Rush.
  • Spirit Rush enables Ahri's abilities, it opens up paths for Charm, helps double hitting with Orb of Deception, and closes to make use of Fox-Fire.

Playing Against Zed

  • Zed receives bonus effect from Attack Damage items he purchases, so Armor is super effective against him.
  • After Zed uses his Living Shadow, he is at his most vulnerable as his damage, slow, and mobility are both dependent upon it.
  • Zed's Shadow Slash can only slow you if his shadow hits you with it.

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+2.9%
Vex

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+2.9%
Anivia

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+2.7%
Aurora

Ahri vs Aurora

Ahri
+2.6%
Yone

Ahri vs Yone

Ahri
+2.6%
Aurelion Sol

Ahri vs Aurelion Sol

Ahri
+2.2%
Azir

Ahri vs Azir

Ahri
+2.1%
Twisted Fate

Ahri vs Twisted Fate

Ahri
+2.0%
Syndra

Ahri vs Syndra

Ahri
+1.8%
Veigar

Ahri vs Veigar

Ahri
+1.6%
Akshan

Ahri vs Akshan

Ahri
+1.6%
Qiyana

Ahri vs Qiyana

Ahri
+1.0%
Akali

Ahri vs Akali

Ahri
+0.1%
Lissandra

Ahri vs Lissandra

Ahri
-0.6%
Taliyah

Ahri vs Taliyah

Ahri
-1.0%
Kassadin

Ahri vs Kassadin

Ahri
-1.1%
Viktor

Ahri vs Viktor

Ahri
-1.4%
Vladimir

Ahri vs Vladimir

Ahri
-1.4%
Irelia

Ahri vs Irelia

Ahri
-1.4%
Cassiopeia

Ahri vs Cassiopeia

Ahri
-1.4%
LeBlanc

Ahri vs LeBlanc

Ahri
-1.4%
Malzahar

Ahri vs Malzahar

Ahri
-1.5%
Swain

Ahri vs Swain

Ahri
-1.5%
Sylas

Ahri vs Sylas

Ahri
-1.6%
Annie

Ahri vs Annie

Ahri
-1.9%
Ryze

Ahri vs Ryze

Ahri
-1.9%
Xerath

Ahri vs Xerath

Ahri
-2.0%
Orianna

Ahri vs Orianna

Ahri
-2.0%
Yasuo

Ahri vs Yasuo

Ahri
-2.1%
Talon

Ahri vs Talon

Ahri
-2.1%
Mel

Ahri vs Mel

Ahri
-2.3%
Lux

Ahri vs Lux

Ahri
-2.6%
Vel'Koz

Ahri vs Vel'Koz

Ahri
-3.5%
Zoe

Ahri vs Zoe

Ahri
-3.6%
Fizz

Ahri vs Fizz

Ahri
-4.1%
Diana

Ahri vs Diana

Ahri
-4.8%
Katarina

Ahri vs Katarina

Ahri
-4.8%
Ekko

Ahri vs Ekko