Galio vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Galio vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio into Zoemedium

Overview

Manage Zoe's long-range poke by holding wave near mid and punishing her stepping into and range.
Use medium lane pressure to deny Zoe angles for and extended poke.
Prioritize pushing or neutral wave states to enable impactful roams with .

Trading pattern

Initiate short trades with and passive, holding and to punish Zoe stepping too close or missing .
Respect Zoe's cooldown; aggressively engage with and when it is down.
Avoid chasing Zoe through her extended poke range; trade only when forced into short range.

Danger windows

Zoe is most dangerous when both and are available for burst trades.
Missing or reduces your defensive and engage options, increasing vulnerability.
Without , your map impact and peel drop sharply, making lane and side fights riskier.

Early game

Use and passive to contest early waves and trade only when Zoe's is on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades if Zoe's is ready to prevent getting locked down.
Push or hold wave to create roam opportunities and prepare for side fights where can turn fights.

Power spikes

Level 6 significantly increases roam and teamfight impact; use this window to influence side fights.
After first durability or AP utility item, pressure waves and trades more confidently against Zoe's burst.
Track Zoe's level 6 and first AP burst item to adjust aggression and respect her extended poke.

Win conditions

Deny Zoe's by punishing her attempts to land it with and to force safe farming.
Use wave pressure to create roam windows and join side fights with to turn skirmishes.
Absorb Zoe's magic poke and punish predictable or usage with layered crowd control.

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