When Safe laning poke to chip enemy health

1. ESlow→
2. Q→
3. AutocancelBasic attack weave

Tip Land E first to slow and make Q easier to hit, then add a basic attack for the passive only if Zed is in safe range. The basic attack does not refund E's energy; energy returns when Zed and a shadow hit the same target with the same ability.

When Extended-range poke using the shadow for double hits

1. WPlace shadow→
2. ESlow→
3. Q→
4. AutocancelBasic attack weave

Tip Place W beside the target and cast E; overlapping body and shadow strengthens the slow and refunds energy. Aim Q so both shurikens hit the slowed enemy, and avoid minions when possible because Q deals reduced damage after its first target.

When Full burst to maximize the mark when Zed has a kill angle

1. RMark→
2. WPlace shadow→
3. ESlow→
4. Q→
5. AutocancelBasic attack weave→
6. WReposition→
7. AutoPassive trigger

Tip After R, place W's shadow behind the target and overlap E and Q from Zed and the shadow to maximize Death Mark's 30% stored-damage amplification. Recast W afterward to leave the retaliation range.

When Taking an aggressive trade with a built-in repositioning or escape option

1. WEngage shadow→
2. Q→
3. ESlow→
4. AutocancelBasic attack weave→
5. WSwap to shadow

Tip Place W's shadow at a safe escape point rather than toward the enemy, then begin the Q → E → basic attack trade with Zed's body. Recast W to swap when retaliation starts, and do not extend too long because the shadow remains for only 4.5 seconds.