Corki vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Zeri's predictable CS paths with (Q) and (R) poke before item spikes.
Corki wins short trades with (Q) poke and autos but must avoid extended fights before his first item.
Maintaining a stable wave near mid lane and denying Zeri safe access to walls limits her mobility and kite potential.

Trading pattern

Punish Zeri when she steps up for last hits if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (Q) and autos to poke from range before committing to trades, preserving (W) for repositioning.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or zone, as (E) and (R) enable quick counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (E) dash when near walls; engaging without (W) up risks all-ins.
Avoid trading when (R) is active, as extended fights favor her mobility and damage uptime.
Beware of enemy support positioning in brush or river enabling follow-up on your step forward for last hits.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm under safe range and punish Zeri stepping up for caster minions.
Avoid using (W) forward early to prevent giving Zeri or her support an all-in window.
Hold wave near mid to reduce Zeri's dash angles and limit her poke angles with (W) through walls.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), allowing repeated poke; use it to soften Zeri before objectives or recalls.
First completed damage item increases poke threat; pressure waves and punish Zeri's CS attempts more confidently.
Mid-game item spikes strengthen poke damage, turning early neutral trades into losing ones for Zeri.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and health leads into crashing waves for turret plates and dragon control.
Use (R) and item spikes to zone Zeri off CS and force recalls, increasing your item advantage.
In teamfights, kite effectively and use mixed damage poke to maximize DPS while avoiding extended chases near walls.