League of Legends: Complete Guide to Zeal Item Stats and History
Zeal is a cost-efficient item that provides essential stats for marksmen and attack damage carries. It costs 1200 gold and offers 15% attack speed, 15% critical strike chance, and 4% movement speed.
Core Stats:
- Attack Speed: 15%
- Critical Strike Chance: 15%
- Movement Speed: 4%
Recipe:
- Cloak of Agility
- Dagger
- 350 gold (combine cost)
Gold Value:
- Attack Speed: 375 gold
- Critical Strike Chance: 600 gold
- Movement Speed: 335 gold
- Total Value: 1310 gold (109.17% gold efficient)
Builds Into:
- Navori Flickerblade
- Phantom Dancer
- Rapid Firecannon
- Runaan's Hurricane
Key Notes:
- Movement speed bonus only affects flat movement speed
- Does not interact with percentage increases
- Particularly effective on attack damage carries who need mobility
- Provides balanced offensive stats for early-mid game
Strategic Use: The item is most effective on champions who benefit from all three stats simultaneously, offering a good balance of damage output and mobility. It's particularly valuable for marksmen who need to maintain positioning while dealing consistent damage.
Historical Note: Zeal's design is inspired by the Paladin's zeal skill from Diablo II, reflecting its role in enhancing attack capabilities and movement.
[All patch history and previous iterations of the item have been intentionally removed for conciseness and relevance to current gameplay]
