Zed vs Aurora

Not enough games

Heavy AP damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

Build vs Aurora

The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup

Starting items

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Core build

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Standard

4CDR

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Anti CC

4vs CC

Other options

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Strength by game phase

Passive, spells and ultimate

Spirit Abjuration (P)

Aurora's spells and attacks exorcise spirits from the enemies she damages. Exorcised spirits follow Aurora around and heal her.

Cooldowns by spell rank

Level	Q	W	E	R
3	9s	22s	15s	–
6	8s	22s	15s	2m20
9	7s	21s	15s	2m20
11	7s	20s	15s	2m
16	7s	18s	13s	1m40
18	7s	18s	11s	1m40

Tips to maximize your impact

Combo with two shadows
To kill, cast Death Mark (R), then Living Shadow (W), Shadow Slash (E) and Razor Shuriken (Q): with two shadows, you throw three shurikens.
Dodge with Death Mark
Cast Death Mark (R) just as the enemy casts their decisive spell: during the dash, you're untargetable.
Save the swap back to your shadow
After Death Mark (R), save the recast to get out: you swap places with the shadow left at your starting point, far from the fight.
Save your energy
Save enough energy for a full combo rather than casting your spells for nothing: Living Shadow (W) refunds energy when you and your shadow hit the same target.
Flank to reach the carry
In teamfights, go around the sides and save Death Mark (R) for an isolated target: going in from the front exposes you to the whole team's CC.

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

Trade after her W
Take a trade once Across the Veil (W) is used: it's her spell to vanish, on a 22 to 18 second cooldown unless she takes part in a kill.
Short trades
Take short trades: every spell or auto that hits you releases a spirit that heals her, through Spirit Abjuration (passive).
Don't fight in her zone
Don't fight inside Between Worlds (R): she teleports from edge to edge, and crossing the edge slows you. Get out early, with a dash if you have one.

Patch 16.21.1