Ahri vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri vs Zoe

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ahri's early lane pressure to deny Zoe a safe poke-heavy lane and force her to play reactively.
Prioritize lane priority and wave control to create safe (E) windows and open roam opportunities post-6.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) and (W), then punish with (E) when Zoe commits or misses her (E).
Avoid trading immediately after using (Q) on the wave to prevent being burst by Zoe's follow-up.
Use (R) to reposition after landing (E) or to disengage if Zoe uses (R) aggressively.

Danger windows

Ahri is vulnerable when (E) is on cooldown or missed; avoid extended trades during these times.
Respect (E) cooldown and (R) availability, as a landed (E) or well-timed (R) can lead to lethal burst.
Avoid overextending when (R) is down, as Zoe's poke and sleep combo become more threatening.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) for short trades before level 6, holding (E) to punish Zoe's forward steps or missed (E).
Push or freeze the wave near your side to limit Zoe's angles for (E) and reduce her poke threat.
Avoid extended trades if Zoe still has (R) available to reposition or burst you down.

Power spikes

Exploit Ahri's level 6 (R) to safely all-in, pick off Zoe, or roam with high mobility and pick threat.
Respect Zoe's level 6 (R) which extends her poke range and burst potential; avoid extended trades during this window.
After Ahri completes her first mage item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking Zoe's cooldowns.

Win conditions

Land (E) after Zoe wastes her (E) or uses (R) poorly, then follow up with (Q) and (W) burst to snowball.
Control wave tempo to deny Zoe safe poke angles and create roam opportunities after level 6.
Use (R) mobility to dodge (E) and punish her cooldown windows with aggressive short trades.