Ezreal vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ezreal wins by landing (Q) poke when Zeri steps out from minion cover to last-hit.
Control wave states that prevent Zeri from using walls for (E) escapes or (W) poke angles.
Ezreal's short trades with (Q) and (W) beat Zeri's burst, but avoid extended fights where she scales better.

Trading pattern

Punish Zeri's last-hit attempts with (Q) when she moves outside minion cover and support can't trade back.
Avoid using (E) aggressively unless your support can peel, as it leaves you vulnerable to her engage.
Use (W) into auto or (Q) poke during her predictable CS paths, especially when she cannot dash safely.

Danger windows

Zeri is dangerous when (E) is up near walls, enabling her to dash and reposition unpredictably.
Avoid extended trades when her (R) is active, as she gains movement and DPS uptime.
Respect enemy support's brush control and engage cooldowns that can follow your step forward after (E).

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm with (Q) and punish Zeri stepping up for caster minions.
Hold wave near your side to limit (E) dash options over walls.
Track Zeri's support position before punishing last hits; give up punish if support zones or threatens engage.

Power spikes

First completed item enables repeated (Q) poke to control wave and contest dragon setups.
Two-item spike strengthens poke and cooldown cycling, letting you pressure before extended fights start.
Level 6 (R) allows wave clear and finishing low-health targets, increasing lane pressure and objective control.

Win conditions

Convert (Q) poke into health leads to force Zeri off waves and deny plates.
Use lane priority from poke and item spikes to secure dragon vision and pressure objectives.
Scale safely through early poke, then leverage mid-game item power spikes to control fights before Zeri's extended DPS kicks in.