Gragas vs Zyra JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Zyra

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle crabs to limit Zyra's poke and root setups.
Use (E) angles to gank lanes where Zyra's immobility creates strong follow-up potential.
Leverage (R) displacement to disrupt enemy objective control and isolate targets in fights.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes where (E) can catch Zyra or her ADC out of position for ganks.
Use (R) to break enemy formations around dragon and Rift Herald, denying smite fights.
Counter-invade when Zyra commits plants aggressively, exploiting her immobility and cooldowns.

Danger windows

Avoid invading when Zyra's root (E) and plants control brush, limiting your engage angles.
Respect enemy ultimate (R) during objective fights as it can turn fights with knockup and zone control.
Be cautious after missing (E), as you lose both engage and escape, increasing vulnerability.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to maintain healthy sustain and prepare for early river contest.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid getting collapsed on.
Avoid full clears when Zyra's position and lane priority threaten early invades or counter-ganks.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full kit for burst trades; use (E) with passive sustain for short trades.
Level 6 (R) enables strong disengage and pick potential; use it to isolate Zyra or peel for teammates.
First AP or tank item solidifies burst or durability; adapt trades to your build's strengths.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into dragon and Rift Herald control by using (R) to disrupt enemy smite access.
Pressure lanes with ganks where (E) can force flashes or kills, denying Zyra's lane priority.
Use your displacement and burst to isolate Zyra or key targets in teamfights, enabling picks or disengage.