Smolder vs Zed: Mid Matchup, Patch 26.20
Data updated 1h agoPatch 26.2015,639,911 ranked games analyzed
Smolder-
Not enough games
ZedNo significant ranked sample for this exact pairing yet
Smolder vs Zed in Mid is an even matchup for Smolder on patch 26.20. There isn't a large ranked sample for this exact matchup yet, so play to your win conditions. Smolder scales better into the late game, so Zed should look to end early. Smolder typically builds 
Essence Reaver, 
Black Cleaver, 
Spear of Shojin. Zed rushes 
Voltaic Cyclosword, 
Bastionbreaker, 
Lord Dominik's Regards.
Scaling comparison
Each champion's own win rate by game length this patch, across all its games in the lane.
SmolderZedLane tips
- 01Smolder out-ranges Zed: use auto-attacks and abilities to poke, and avoid extended trades once Zed closes the gap.
- 02Zed is an assassin, ward for roams and buy defensive items early if you fall behind.