Zeri ADC Guide: Mastering League's Lightning-Fast Marksman

Zeri ADC Guide: Mastering League's Lightning-Fast Marksman

By Marcus Chen

February 28, 2025 at 02:53 PM

Living Battery (Passive): Absorbing shields from enemies grants movement speed, while allied shields boost Zeri's speed.

Q - Burst Fire: Primary damage source that fires 7 shots, counts as basic attack. Movement while firing charges energy for empowered right-clicks.

W - Ultrashock Laser: Electric pulse that slows and damages enemies. Hitting walls creates extended-range laser.

E - Spark Surge: Short dash that empowers Q shots to pierce targets. Sliding near walls enables parkour mobility.

R - Lightning Crash: Unleashes electric nova, boosting damage and speed. Hitting champions refreshes and strengthens effects. Q becomes triple shot with chain lightning.

Skill Priority: R > Q > E > W

Level Order:

  • Start Q (automatic)
  • Level 2: E
  • Level 3-4: W/E (situational)
  • Max order: R > Q > E > W

Core Build Path:

  1. Starting Items:

    • Doran's Blade
    • Health Potion
  2. Core Items:

    • Trinity Force
    • Infinity Edge
    • Bloodthirster
    • Phantom Dancer

Optional Items:

  • Lord Dominik's Regards (vs tanks)
  • Guardian Angel (defensive)
  • Mercurial Scimitar (vs CC)

Key Strategies:

  • Use Q->E->Q combo for maximum damage
  • Leverage wall-sliding for mobility and surprise engages
  • Stack R charges on champions in teamfights
  • Position aggressively with movement speed buffs
  • Utilize shield absorption for enhanced mobility

Laning Tips:

  • Prioritize CS with Q
  • Trade when passive is charged
  • Use wall-slides to escape ganks
  • Save E for defensive plays early game
  • Coordinate with support's shields for speed boosts

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