MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Zed vs Kalista
What is Zed's win rate vs Kalista?
In Mid, Zed wins 39% against Kalista across 31 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Zed behind by 129 gold.
How to beat Kalista as Zed
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:36; the level 6 spike lands around 5:18. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Zed build in Mid?
The most-finished Zed core is Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge: 56.0% across 3,547 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Long Sword + Health Potion + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Voltaic Cyclosword (27,280 games).
Skill plan: Zed players max Q first and take Q at level 1.