
Zed - Death Sworn Zed
Zed (Death Sworn Zed)
Cost: 1350 RP | Release Date: October 26, 2017
Death Sworn Zed is a skin for the popular League of Legends champion, Zed. Released on October 26, 2017, this skin is part of the Death Sworn skin line, which features dark and haunting appearances for various champions. With its eerie and menacing design, Death Sworn Zed offers players a unique and sinister look for their favorite ninja assassin.
The Death Sworn Zed skin transforms the already formidable Zed into a terrifying specter of death. Clad in dark, tattered robes and adorned with glowing, ethereal markings, Zed becomes an embodiment of the underworld. His signature shadows are replaced with swirling black smoke, adding an extra layer of mystique to his abilities. The skin also features new spell effects, animations, and sound effects, all of which contribute to the skin's haunting theme.
As a legendary skin, Death Sworn Zed comes with a higher price tag of 1350 RP. However, the level of detail and the unique visual and audio effects make it a worthwhile investment for Zed enthusiasts and players looking to add a touch of darkness to their gameplay.
The Story of Zed
Zed, the Master of Shadows, is a champion in League of Legends known for his high burst damage and assassination potential. He hails from the Ionian province of Ionia, a land steeped in tradition and spiritual energy. Zed was once a member of the Kinkou Order, an organization dedicated to maintaining balance and harmony in Ionia. However, his thirst for power and desire to unlock the secrets of the shadows led him down a darker path.
Driven by his ambition, Zed delved into forbidden techniques, ultimately discovering the forbidden art of shadow manipulation. With his newfound powers, he formed the Order of the Shadow, a group that sought to harness the power of darkness for their own purposes. Zed's actions led to a conflict with his former master, Shen, and the Kinkou Order, resulting in a bitter rivalry that continues to this day.
In the game, Zed is classified as an assassin, excelling at quickly eliminating high-priority targets. His kit revolves around his shadows, allowing him to dash in and out of combat, confuse his enemies, and deal massive burst damage. Zed's ultimate ability, Death Mark, marks an enemy champion and allows him to teleport to their location after a short delay, dealing additional damage based on the damage dealt during the mark's duration.
While Zed is a formidable champion, he does have his weaknesses. He is relatively squishy and lacks crowd control abilities, making him vulnerable to crowd control effects and burst damage from enemy champions. Additionally, Zed's reliance on his shadows for mobility and damage can be a double-edged sword, as a well-timed crowd control ability or displacement effect can disrupt his combos and render him ineffective.
In the lore of League of Legends, Zed's story is intertwined with other champions from Ionia, such as Shen and Akali. His actions and the conflict with the Kinkou Order have far-reaching consequences, shaping the narrative of the game's world. Zed's place in the game is that of a high-risk, high-reward champion, requiring precision and quick thinking to excel.
On this page, you can find information and videos about all of Zed's appearances, including the Death Sworn Zed skin. Whether you're a fan of his dark and haunting look or simply want to learn more about his gameplay, this page is your go-to resource for all things Zed.
Lore:
Utterly ruthless and without mercy, Zed is the leader of the Order of Shadow, an organization he created with the intent of militarizing Ionia's magical and martial traditions to drive out Noxian invaders. During the war, desperation led him to unlock the secret shadow form—a malevolent spirit magic as dangerous and corrupting as it is powerful. Zed has mastered all of these forbidden techniques to destroy anything he sees as a threat to his nation, or his new order.
Ally tips:
Saving energy and spell cooldowns until you use your ultimate will maximize Death Mark's damage. Quickly double tapping Living Shadow will teleport Zed to his shadow immediately for rapid escapes. Placing a Living Shadow before using Death Mark can give Zed a safe escape from combat.
Enemy tips:
Zed receives bonus effect from Attack Damage items he purchases, so Armor is super effective against him.After Zed uses his Living Shadow, he is at his most vulnerable as his damage, slow, and mobility are both dependent upon it.Zed's Shadow Slash can only slow you if his shadow hits you with it.