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Patch 26.19ARAM Mayhem · updated Oct 2, 2026

Zed ARAM Mayhem Build and Best Augments

Zed, the Master of Shadows, is a melee assassin champion. In fights Zed is a fragile champion who deals physical damage in bursts. Here are the augments to take, the ones to skip and the items players finish with on patch 26.19.

8.45%Pick rate in Mayhem
#36Most picked of 173
-0.56Pick rate change vs last patch (pts)

Best Augments for Zed

Hidden tech

Less obvious combinations that work better than they look.

  • Ethereal WeaponGold · 36.8% picked

Also good

Solid options when the cards above do not show up.

  • Ethereal Weapon + Mystic Punch + Infinite RecursionCombo of 3 augments
  • Back To BasicsCombo of 1 augments
  • Upgrade Collector + Jeweled GauntletCombo of 2 augments

Traps to avoid

Look tempting on this champion but underperform.

Zed ARAM Mayhem Build

The items Zed players finished with most often, from 24 ARAM Mayhem games played with Hexgate in the last 60 days. Augments change what is worth buying, and so does the enemy team.

  • Axiom Arcin 83.3% of games
  • Hubrisin 83.3% of games
  • Voltaic Cycloswordin 75.0% of games
  • Eclipsein 50.0% of games
  • The Collectorin 45.8% of games
  • Serylda's Grudgein 37.5% of games

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FAQ

What are the best augments for Zed in ARAM Mayhem?

On patch 26.19 the top picks for Zed include Ethereal Weapon.

What should Zed build in ARAM Mayhem?

The items Zed players finish with most often are Axiom Arc, Hubris, Voltaic Cyclosword. Adapt the rest of the build to the enemy team.

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Pick rates (China servers) and augment combos: arammayhem.com (CC BY 4.0), reformatted. Items: Hexgate's own ARAM Mayhem games. Hexgate is not endorsed by Riot Games.