Ryze vs Pantheon TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Ryze vs Pantheon TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Prioritize safe farming and wave management to reach your mana/AP item spike against Pantheon's early burst.
Use controlled short trades with and while holding to punish Pantheon's engage.
Focus on scaling through sustained spell rotations and leverage for map plays after level 6.

Trading pattern

Use to spread marks and follow with for poke, saving to root Pantheon if he tries to stun.
Step forward for quick trades only when Pantheon's stun or empowered is on cooldown.
Avoid trading low on mana or when is needed defensively to punish Pantheon's engage.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping into stun range when Pantheon's passive is stacked and is ready.
Be cautious trading when Pantheon's is up as it blocks your return damage.
Look for short trade windows after Pantheon uses or to safely push or trade.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to limit Pantheon's empowered and engage range.
Use defensively to root Pantheon if he commits without his stun ready.
Avoid extended trades before your first mana/AP item to reduce risk from Pantheon's burst combo.

Power spikes

Respect Pantheon's level 2-3 empowered , , and burst window by avoiding trades.
After your first mana/AP item, increase pressure with more confident spell rotations and waveclear.
Use level 6 to create map plays or defensive resets, punishing Pantheon if he roams with his .

Win conditions

Survive early burst by farming safely and using root to deter Pantheon's engages.
Scale through your first mana/AP item and level 6 to pressure waves and create map advantages with .
Use sustained spell rotations and waveclear to deny Pantheon's roam attempts and outscale his early lane dominance.