Diana vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Zoe

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP diver who wants to punish Zoe's skillshot reliance by landing Q + E + W burst combos.
Focus on denying Zoe safe poke angles and avoid giving her passive scaling opportunities by engaging short trades when Zoe's Zoe E is on cooldown.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing Q and immediately use E to reset and follow up with W shield for burst trades.
Punish Zoe after she misses Zoe E or uses Zoe R at bad timings to close in and all-in.
Avoid committing if Q misses since Diana loses pressure and can be punished hard by Zoe's poke.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Zoe's Zoe E is available as it applies sleep and damage amp, making trades risky.
Avoid trading when E is on cooldown as Diana loses much pressure and Zoe can punish with poke.
Diana is vulnerable if she commits forward without landing Q or if E is not reset, making her predictable.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to trade aggressively with Q + E + W combo when Zoe's Zoe E is missed or on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 as Diana can be punished if Q misses or E is used poorly.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Zoe from freely poking with Zoe Q and Zoe R extended range.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Diana's full Q-W-E burst combo with dash reset and shield, enabling strong short trades.
Level 6 R (R) provides a powerful all-in and teamfight tool against Zoe.
Respect Zoe's level 6 Zoe R (Zoe R) which extends her poke range and dodge potential.

Win conditions

Use Q + E + W combo to burst Zoe quickly when Zoe's Zoe E is on cooldown or missed.
Deny Zoe safe poke angles by forcing short trades and punishing her cooldowns to prevent scaling.
Reach level 6 and use R (R) to engage all-ins or teamfights, leveraging Diana's burst and mobility advantage.