LeBlanc vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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LeBlanc vs Ryze

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

LeBlanc is a mobile burst assassin who must pressure Ryze to deny his safe scaling farm and wave control.
Use your medium lane pressure to disrupt Ryze's rhythm and avoid letting him set up stable waves for his rotations.

Trading pattern

Use W for burst engage and repositioning, then threaten E root if Ryze cannot respond quickly.
Respect Ryze W root and Ryze Q empowered damage; avoid committing if Ryze's W is up and mana allows multiple spell rotations.
Punish Ryze's low mana or W cooldown by engaging aggressively before he can follow up with his spell rotations.

Danger windows

Ryze is dangerous when he has enough mana and cooldowns to cycle spells repeatedly; avoid extended trades in these windows.
Respect Ryze W root as it can lock you down for his follow-up damage.
If you miss W engage or your return pad is controlled, you become vulnerable to Ryze's poke and wave pressure.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 2 as your early agency is low; look for level 2 burst with Q plus W or E to trade aggressively.
Punish Ryze when he steps forward to cast Ryze E, as his short range and mana dependency create openings.
Keep the wave on your side to prevent Ryze from safely pushing and using his waveclear to roam or reset.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 burst with Q+W/E, level 6 R for extended combos, and first completed AP burst item.
Respect Ryze's major spikes: first mana/AP item for sustained damage and level 6 Ryze R for map plays.
Ryze's damage relies on spell rotations, so punishing his mana and cooldown windows is critical.

Win conditions

Win by denying Ryze a calm scaling lane through aggressive level 2 trades and punishing his mana-dependent spell rotations.
Use your high mobility and burst to force Ryze out of lane or onto the defensive before he completes key items.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Ryze from safely pushing and using Ryze R to impact the map freely.