[Set 9] Zed Slayer

It's a composition to consider when we have Zeds, Katarinas, and naturally acquire the items and the units without forcing it. I strongly advise against forcing it; the composition is only strong when you have a very good early game with favorable rolls.

• Rogue Crest - Gain a Rogue Emblem and a Zed.
• Slayer Crest - Gain a Slayer Emblem and a Kled.
• Slayer's Resolve - When your Slayer units take or deal damage, they gain 2 Armor and Magic Resistance for the rest of combat (This can stack up to 25 times). Gain 2 Slayers.
• Gifts from the Fallen - Your units gain 5% Attack Damage, 5 Ability Power, 5 Armor, and 5 Magic Resist. When one of your units dies, all your units gain these stats again.

This example is a good starting composition to play Zed, the transition is smooth and makes sense. Irelia will carry the bruiser items while Jhin will carry the DPS items. If Zed reaches level 2 quickly, we can start considering playing the composition and rolling for him.

There are several ways to play the composition, and in this version, we are not using Rogue(4). However, depending on your game, it could be much better, and in that case, we would roll for Ekko and Viego. We start rolling at level 6 to find Zed 3 before transitioning to level 7 and slow rolling for the rest of the composition.

• Infinity Edge is indeed a crucial item on Zed as it significantly enhances his damage output.
• Indeed, Bloodthirster can provide Zed with sustain, even though Slayer trait already provides some healing.
• Hand of Justice can indeed be a powerful item for all your units, including Zed. It provides increased critical strike chance and sustain healing.

1. To not force the composition, it's important to have a natural Ionia or Zed start.
2. Spatulas with Slayer or Rogue traits can significantly boost the strength of the composition.
3. Focus on economy by holding onto items until level 6.
4. Start slow rolling at level 6 to find the necessary units, prioritizing Zed.
5. Once Zed 3-star is obtained, start building up economy to reach level 7.
6. Continue slow rolling at level 7 to find the remaining units.