Zed + Back To Basics

S Tier Combo

Looks trap, but Zed's damage actually comes from Q and E — skipping R just means losing a dash (intentional).

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About Zed

Zed

CAssassin

the Master of Shadows

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About Back To Basics

Back To Basics

prismatic56.93% WR

Your champion abilities deal 35% increased damage and you gain 70 ability haste and 35% increased healing and shielding from all sources, but your ultimate ability is permanently sealed.

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All Zed combos

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4 combos

Ethereal WeaponS

Ethereal Weapon makes abilities trigger item effects — feels like old-school Zed.

Upgrade CollectorS

Ability-vamp build. No tricks — just secure kills.

Ethereal WeaponATech

Abilities trigger the passive. Pair with Ravenous Hydra for old-school vibes.

ExecutionerCTrap

Executioner only resets cooldowns, not energy. Often you'll get the reset but can't cast anything.

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JhinSAuto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

PantheonSR passive armor pen still works.

AmbessaSR passive armor pen still works.

KindredSAuto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

SettSMust-pick in strong games. The damage amp is insane.

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Full Zed ARAM: Mayhem build with augments and items.

Back To Basics augment

Win rate, best champions, and synergies for Back To Basics.

ARAM: Mayhem tier list

Live patch win/pick rates.

Zed + Back To Basics ARAM: Mayhem Combo Guide

This S-tier combo pairs Zed with Back To Basics in ARAM: Mayhem. This is one of the strongest combos available — pick it whenever you can.

Looks trap, but Zed's damage actually comes from Q and E — skipping R just means losing a dash (intentional).