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Ryze vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze

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Zoe

Ryze vs Zoe

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium lane pressure who must manage mana carefully to apply safe E and Q poke windows.
Avoid giving Zoe free angles for Zoe E and long-range Zoe Q poke by controlling wave and spacing.

Trading pattern

Use E and Q for short trades only when Zoe E is on cooldown or missed.
Hold W to root Zoe if she tries to commit after missing Zoe E.
Avoid trading when low on mana or when Zoe can punish your step forward with Zoe Q poke.

Danger windows

Zoe is dangerous when Zoe E is available and can chain into Zoe Q burst.
Avoid extended trades when Zoe R is up to prevent her repositioning for poke.
Be cautious when low on mana or W is down, as Zoe can punish with her long-range poke and burst.

Early game

Expect Zoe to have high early agency with strong poke; focus on farming safely and avoiding Zoe E setups.
Use W root to punish Zoe if she overcommits after missing Zoe E.
Avoid pushing unnecessarily early to limit Zoe's extended poke angles with Zoe R.

Power spikes

Ryze's first mana/AP item and level 6 R are major spikes for sustained damage and map plays.
Respect Zoe's level 6 Zoe R for extended poke angles and her first completed AP burst item for higher burst threat.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and using spell rotations to outlast Zoe's poke.
Punish missed Zoe E with W root and follow-up E and Q combos.
Use R to create map pressure and assist side lanes once wave control is established.

Tip: For Ryze vs Zoe, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup