Zed’s story begins as a boy on the steps of the home of the Kinkou Order.
He was taken in by the Great Master Kusho himself within the temple’s ancient walls. He quickly outspaced his peers in combat and study and dedicated his life to understanding Kinko’s spiritual tenets.
Even after all his efforts, Zed often felt overshadowed by his master’s son, champion Shen. Outshining everyone in his passion, Zed lacked Shen’s emotional balance.
However, despite their differences, the two characters were like brothers in the 'League Of Legends' universe. Journeying together to find the infamous “monster” Golden Demon, only for him to turn out to be a man named Khada Jhin. Instead of letting Zed kill champion Jhin, Kusho ordered for him to be imprisoned instead.
Disturbed by this, Zed started losing interest in his studies. Venturing deep into the temple’s secrets, he discovered an ornate, black box forbidden to all but the masters of the order. The shadows enveloped Zed and filled him with contempt and bitterness for the weak.
This also hinted at some dark, ancient magic! On returning to the temple, he demanded the Kinoku strike the Noxian invaders which was denied by the Great Master Kusho. Following which, Zed turned his back on them and walked away.
Thus undetached, he raised an army of followers to attack the Noxus. And anyone who threatened his homeland and army was marked for death without mercy. He soon realized his ambitions for war could not be fulfilled without the black box.
He decided to go back to the temple to claim the box, in the process overtaking the temple and establishing his Order of Shadow. Over time, Zed had disrupted the balance of First Lands irrevocably. He was determined to do whatever it took to see Ionia triumph.
'League of Legends' (which can be shortened to LoL), launched in 2009 was a stand alone game inspired by Defense of the Ancients, The video game is free to play but earns revenue via in-game purchases in the form of several customizations.
One such customization is the “skins” of the champions that change the appearance of the character but doesn’t affect the gameplay. It is the world’s largest esport, with 13 international leagues and the North American league being broadcasted on cable television (by ESPN) as well!
In 2019, the 'League of Legends' World Championship had over a hundred million unique viewers, a concurrent viewership of forty four million and a minimum prize pool of US$2.5 million.
Following his journey through this epic universe, we take a look at some of the best Zed quotes. From champion quotes and change quotes to Zed quotes on dead characters you will fear, create quotes and work quotes, there is something for everyone here.
And if you like this list, take a look at our lists of gaming quotes and [inspirational video game quotes].
LoL Zed Quotes
Zed was the leader of the Order of Shadow, an organization he create to militarize Ionia’s traditions to drive off Noxian invaders. He is on a quest to master all the forbidden techniques to help destroy anything that poses a threat to his nation or his new order.
Here are some of the most famous Zed quotes that he says throughout the series, from the most beloved champion of 'League Of Legends'
1. "The last sound they hear is my blade, The unseen blade is the deadliest."
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
2. “I have braved the shadows and found the truth, without a sound I move.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
3. “Our secrets kept, are weapons wasted, because only the worthy will survive.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
4. “We shall cut them from this world, as I embrace the darkness.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
5. “Because the merest shade of me… is enough to defeat you.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
6. “Challenge me, Shen… you shall not be an orphan long!”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
7. “What I have done… cannot be undone.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
8. “Because no technique is forbidden, as we cut the last breath from them.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
9. “Embrace the shadow… or die in darkness!”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
10. “Do not fear the shrouded path.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
11. “I am the blade in the darkness.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
12. “Tradition is the corpse of wisdom.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
13. “Without a sound.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
14. “The truth lies in darkness you see, as balance is a fool’s master.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
15. “They follow the wrong master.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
16. “Brave the shadows, find the truth.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
17. “None escape this shadow.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
18. “The shadows have enlightened me.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
19. “Balance is weakness.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
20. “Ignorance is fatal.”
- Zed, ‘League Of Legends’.
'Borderlands' Dr Zed Quotes
Borderlands (2009) is an open world action role-playing first person video game shooter, set in a space western science fantasy setting. It was created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X and Shield Android TV.
It released worldwide in October 2009 and in December 2010 for Mac OS X by Feral Interactive.
It is focused on the story of four Vault Hunters travelling to the distant planet of Pandora in search of the Vault.
The Vault is thought to contain advanced alien technology and other riches. Doctor Zed is the only human resident to work in Fyrestone met by the Vault Hunters.
He later relocates to Haven but gives out some of the initial missions first. Borderlands sold over two million units by the end of 2009 and had three follow-ups: 'Borderlands 2', 'Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel' and 'Borderlands 3', a remastered version released as recently as April 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One .
Another one for Nintendo Switch was also released in May 2020.
During the development of 'Borderlands 3', the actor who played Dr Zed’s voice, Ric Spiegel, could not commit to recording any Zed lines.
He explains, in-universe, that he is going to med school and hands over his responsibilities for Raiders to Dr. Tannis, hence her appearance in his medbay in 'Sanctuary 3'. Here we have listed some of the best 'Borderlands' Zed quotes for you.
21. “Well I’m not much for compliments but - you did fine.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
22. “I keep the medical equipment working - more or less.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
23. “I still don’t believe it - we’ve been sitting on the Vault all this time?”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
24. “Now, if you find that Vault, you’re gonna cut us all in on the profits, right?”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
25. “So the Vault is real? I wouldn’t have believed this planet has anything valuable on it.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
26. “That scientist, Tannis, is as crazy as they come - why would you trust her?”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
27. “That Tannis woman will be the death of you, mark my words.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
28. “I don’t know about that Dr. Tannis. Never trust a company man - and especially not a company woman.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
29. “Never trust a man in uniform - especially when it has the Crimson Lance logo on it.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
30. "Thanks for opening her up again. Name's Zed. They don't let me cut on folks anymore since I lost my license, so now I keep the med vendors round here running.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands’.
31. "If you ain't dead, I'll keep you that way."
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
32. "I'm legally obligated to tell you that I ain't a real doctor."
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
33. "Next time you bleedin’ to death just think, Dr. Zed."
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
34. “Hey, Zed here. I need somethin’ done, uh, discreetly. Could you stop by my place in Sanctuary?”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
35. “I’ll never forget what my paw told me: Above all else, do no harm. Course, he was cuttin’ open a live midget at the time, but it’s the thought that counts.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
36. “Hey! This boy needs some surgery, bad. Get some healin’, you’re gonna be my operatin’ assistant.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
37. “I ain’t the best with words, but I just want ya to know I’m rootin’ for ya out there. Jack kicked me outta my home back in Fyrestone, it’s about time he got what’s comin’ to him.“
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
38. “I'll see to the wounded, but you gotta get us outta here first!”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
39. “So, it looks like that gun uses Eridium tech to turn bullets into… stuff that ain't bullets. Energy, and stuff. God damn, Eridium is weird.”
- Dr. Zed, ‘Borderlands 2’.
More Zed Quotes
Galaxy Slayer Zed is one of champion Zed’s seven skins in 'League Of Legends'. Zed is one of the most brave characters and it’s safe to say everyone has a fear of champion Zed.
The Order of Shadows, also called Shadow Order, tasked with the protection of Ionia, crushes any enemy that threatens their rule. Most of its members are shadow magic users who derive their power from the Tears of The Shadow artifact from where they got their name.
They control several temples and monasteries around Ionia, primarily on the mainlands of Navori and Shon-Xan regions. The champion Zed never reconciled with Shen or the remaining Kinkou who were now scattered throughout the provinces.
The reached an uneasy consensus by the end.
Champion Zed had realized that what he had done cannot be undone. It had disrupted the balance of the First Lands forever and for him, spiritual harmony held little consequence anymore.
He makes it plenty clear he considers balance a fool’s master and that an “unseen blade is the deadliest”. And in the process, he also left us some unforgettable LoL Zed voice lines, check them out here!
40. “Before us there was nothing, before nothing there was monsters.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
41. “What we have seen what we have done, you are all part of it.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
42. “The weak crave the illusion of balance, the worthy enforce true harmony.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
43. “Cooking is like killing, it takes skills and ours is unmatched.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
44. “They see us as a living weapon. We are more than that… we are a life transcended.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
45. “They mistake evolution for corruption. That is why they will fall.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
46. “We will cure the galaxy of conflict. We will cure the galaxy of ignorance.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
47. “Humanity achieves so little. Grant them aura, and still they wallow in mediocrity.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
48. “We once bound before the Templars, now we are the truth they deny.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
49. “In another life, Kayn, you might have been a half decent pupil.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
50. “Malphite. We heard you were hard to kill. Challenge accepted.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
51. “Sona, we both know the Templars lie. Join us!”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
52. “This pain urges us to kill you, though we do not know why.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
53. “We offer you a choice- die now or die later.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
54. “There is only triumph and we will claim it all.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
55. “These creatures waste their aura, let us pluck it out.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
56. “Do not challenge us, we extend beyond your understanding.”
- Galaxy Slayer Zed, 'League Of Legends'.
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