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TFT: Guide to 'Zed', the hidden unit making a comeback after 6 years! How to hit 1st place with his overwhelming shadow clones.Introducing the powerful hidden unit 'Zed', who makes a special appearance only in this Teamfight Tactics season. Obtainable only through specific augments, Zed dominates the battlefield with his unique skill of summoning clones that summon even more clones, showcasing incredible carry potential by swiftly wiping out enemies. Learn in detail how to easily secure first place with Zed's core item build and synergy strategies.
1. 🎮 The Emergence of Hidden Unit 'Zed' and Early Build-up
· In the early part of the video, we considered a Space Groove synergy and Bruiser composition, focusing on Kayle and Thresh.
· We proceeded with the build-up by giving Gwen items like Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Titan's Resolve.
· After selecting the 'Random Grace' augment, we realized Blitzcrank was a magic dealer, and began contemplating item directions.
· In round 4-2, we chose an augment that granted a 5-cost Zed, and in round 4-3, an augment that granted a 2-star Shen, deciding to transition into a value comp centered around the hidden unit 'Zed'.
· Zed is a hidden unit obtainable only through specific augments this season; he does not appear through conventional means.
· We proceeded with the build-up by giving Gwen items like Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Titan's Resolve.
· After selecting the 'Random Grace' augment, we realized Blitzcrank was a magic dealer, and began contemplating item directions.
· In round 4-2, we chose an augment that granted a 5-cost Zed, and in round 4-3, an augment that granted a 2-star Shen, deciding to transition into a value comp centered around the hidden unit 'Zed'.
· Zed is a hidden unit obtainable only through specific augments this season; he does not appear through conventional means.
00:00 - 02:52
1. 🎮 The Emergence of Hidden Unit 'Zed' and Early Build-up
· In the early part of the video, we considered a Space Groove synergy and Bruiser composition, focusing on Kayle and Thresh.
· We proceeded with the build-up by giving Gwen items like Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Titan's Resolve.
· After selecting the 'Random Grace' augment, we realized Blitzcrank was a magic dealer, and began contemplating item directions.
· In round 4-2, we chose an augment that granted a 5-cost Zed, and in round 4-3, an augment that granted a 2-star Shen, deciding to transition into a value comp centered around the hidden unit 'Zed'.
· Zed is a hidden unit obtainable only through specific augments this season; he does not appear through conventional means.
· We proceeded with the build-up by giving Gwen items like Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Titan's Resolve.
· After selecting the 'Random Grace' augment, we realized Blitzcrank was a magic dealer, and began contemplating item directions.
· In round 4-2, we chose an augment that granted a 5-cost Zed, and in round 4-3, an augment that granted a 2-star Shen, deciding to transition into a value comp centered around the hidden unit 'Zed'.
· Zed is a hidden unit obtainable only through specific augments this season; he does not appear through conventional means.
02:53 - 09:13
2. ⚔️ 'Zed's Core Abilities and Item Build
· When Zed uses his skill, he summons a clone with slightly less health and a larger mana pool than the original, and this clone also possesses the unique ability to use its skill to summon another clone.
· Zed's clones receive the original's item effects, but Guinsoo's Rageblade stacks or Titan's Resolve stacks are reset and not inherited.
· Zed's core items are Edge of Night, Bloodthirster, and Guinsoo's Rageblade; Edge of Night, in particular, significantly boosts his survivability.
· Shen supports Zed's carry potential by providing a max health-scaling shield and attack speed to adjacent allies with his artifact.
· We gradually reduced the early Space Groove synergy and built a composition focused on high-value units, utilizing the 4-Fortress synergy.
· We secured additional items with the 'Thresh's Blessing' augment to craft Warmog's Armor, and recombined a Rod to create Thief's Gloves.
· Zed's clones receive the original's item effects, but Guinsoo's Rageblade stacks or Titan's Resolve stacks are reset and not inherited.
· Zed's core items are Edge of Night, Bloodthirster, and Guinsoo's Rageblade; Edge of Night, in particular, significantly boosts his survivability.
· Shen supports Zed's carry potential by providing a max health-scaling shield and attack speed to adjacent allies with his artifact.
· We gradually reduced the early Space Groove synergy and built a composition focused on high-value units, utilizing the 4-Fortress synergy.
· We secured additional items with the 'Thresh's Blessing' augment to craft Warmog's Armor, and recombined a Rod to create Thief's Gloves.
09:14 - 15:22
3. 🏆 Synergy Adjustments and Dominant Late-Game Power Lead to First Place
· We completely removed the Space Groove synergy and transitioned to a high-value composition centered around 5-cost units.
· We maintained the 4-Fortress synergy using a 2-star Rammus, and added magic dealers like Morgana and Sona to balance the damage output.
· Once Zed reached 2-star, his overwhelming ability to summon clones that summon more clones dominated the battlefield, leading to a winning streak.
· Since Zed is a hidden unit, opponents cannot contest him, making it easy to aim for a 3-star Zed; reaching level 10 to pursue a 3-star Zed is also a viable strategy.
· Ultimately, Zed's explosive cloning ability and powerful item synergies overwhelmed all opponents, securing first place.
· We maintained the 4-Fortress synergy using a 2-star Rammus, and added magic dealers like Morgana and Sona to balance the damage output.
· Once Zed reached 2-star, his overwhelming ability to summon clones that summon more clones dominated the battlefield, leading to a winning streak.
· Since Zed is a hidden unit, opponents cannot contest him, making it easy to aim for a 3-star Zed; reaching level 10 to pursue a 3-star Zed is also a viable strategy.
· Ultimately, Zed's explosive cloning ability and powerful item synergies overwhelmed all opponents, securing first place.
| Unit | Core Items | Key Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Zed | Edge of Night Bloodthirster Guinsoo's Rageblade | Hidden Unit (Clone Summoning) |
| Shen | Jeweled Gauntlet Hand of Justice Titan's Resolve | Fortress (Tanking and Ally Protection) |
| Rammus | Warmog's Armor Spirit Visage | Fortress (Tanking) |
| Morgana | Thief's Gloves | Magic Dealer |
| Sona | Spear of Shojin | Magic Dealer |