So I'm a devoted zed player, and I'll play him mid, top or jg, if the need for an ad assassin arises. Zed jungle can be pretty difficult with early clears. It's not bad, but I'm looking to improve. Any suggestions on what to build first, and what jg route to take? I'd be grateful for some input
Only thing I can think of is to clear Scuttle to heal up a bit if you get low during a clear. Also being aware that you are using a non-optimal jungler is pretty important.
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who has the similar issue of sustaining being a huge pain in the a*s. I used to be able to justify him but these days,...It's just too rough clearing.
Maybe try armor blues if the clear is too brutal. I don't know if Zed is fast enough to get away with forgoing them but I don't feel too naked with Talon, though he does have a faster combo and invis.
I mean there are some junglers that are bad early. such as rengar. rengar is not a good jungler at all. but hes mainly a jungler.
I think you can go 6/18/6. Get the jungle masteries, attack speed and feast > double edged.
