Zed vs Galio

Not enough games

Strong engageHeavy AP damageHeavy CCVery tanky

Build vs Galio

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

5—

Summoner spells

100%

Anti CC

4vs CC

Other options

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Inspiration

First Strike

Cash Back

Triple Tonic

Cosmic Insight

Domination

Treasure Hunter

Sudden Impact

Strength by game phase

Passive, spells and ultimate

Colossal Smash (P)

Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.

Cooldowns by spell rank

Level	Q	W	E	R
3	11s	18s	11s	–
6	9s	18s	11s	3m
9	7s	17s	11s	3m
11	7s	16s	11s	2m40
16	7s	14s	9s	2m20
18	7s	14s	7s	2m20

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 his E
Take a trade after Justice Punch (E): it's his only dash, on an 11 to 7 second cooldown.
Lean on physical damage
If you deal physical damage, lean on it in trades: the passive shield of Shield of Durand (W) only absorbs magic damage.
Leave his taunt area
Leave the area while he charges Shield of Durand (W): the longer he charges, the longer and wider the taunt.
Check where he is before a dive
Before diving one of his allies, check where Galio is: Hero's Entrance (R) flies him in from long range to an allied champion, and his landing is a knock-up.

Patch 16.21.1