Renekton vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Renekton vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Renekton should use his high early game agency and lane pressure to deny Ryze safe scaling and wave control.
Focus on snowballing through early burst trades and forcing Ryze into defensive farming rather than letting him freely scale.

Trading pattern

Build fury before engaging; dash in with (E), use empowered (W) to stun and burst, then finish with (Q) and exit with the second (E).
Punish Ryze when his (W) root is down or when he steps forward to cast (E) by committing to quick trades.
Avoid trading with low fury or without the second (E) cast available to maintain safe disengage options.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root combined with (E) and (Q) rotations when he has mana and cooldowns ready.
Avoid extended trades if you have used both (E) casts forward without an exit path, as Ryze can punish your immobility.
Be cautious after Ryze's level 6 (R) if you are low on health or fury, as he can force map plays or skirmishes.

Early game

Push early waves to force Ryze to farm under pressure and limit his mana regeneration.
Use level 3 power spike to execute full short trades with (E), empowered (W), and (Q) for quick damage and healing.
Avoid extended fights without fury or when both (E) casts are spent to prevent Ryze from punishing you with his root (W).

Power spikes

At level 3, use full combo (E)+(W)+(Q)+(E) for burst trades before Ryze can respond.
At level 6, activate (R) to gain health and damage for all-ins or dives when Ryze is already chipped.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing more cautiously as his sustained damage and waveclear improve.

Win conditions

Use early wave pressure and fury-enhanced trades to deny Ryze safe scaling and force him into defensive play.
Convert early leads into all-ins or dives using (R) when Ryze is low or trapped under wave pressure.
Maintain lane priority to prevent Ryze from safely farming and using (R) for map plays, securing plates and snowballing advantage.