Azir Mid has trouble against Zed (48.1% win rate) based on 848 games. This is a tough matchup for Azir players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Azir 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 62.6% in this matchup.
With 3.6% popularity, Azir constantly encounters meta-dominant Zed (7.1%, 4th place out of 61 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Azir performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Presence of Mind combination (60.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.1% to 62.6% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Azir's superior farming (7.57 vs 6.23/min, 5th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.34 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Zed leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and damage (908 vs 860/min). Azir must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Zed: leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and KDA (2.30 vs 2.00, 36th vs 54th place). Azir players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Azir versus Zed matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Azir deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Zed deals mainly physical damage (86.66%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Azir is higher farming statistics (ranked 5th among role champions) (versus 40th for Zed), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 2.0) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Azir 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.
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Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
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Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
