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Taliyah vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Zoe

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

This matchup is about controlling mid wave with Q and punishing Zoe's key engage Zoe E with W and E setup.
Taliyah should avoid giving Zoe free angles for Zoe E and respect Zoe's high early lane pressure by holding W and E for counter-engage.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and punish Zoe's dash or forward movement through E and W displacement.
Avoid trading if Zoe's Zoe E is available and well-aimed; punish only after Zoe E misses or is on cooldown.
Use W to shove Zoe into E for a strong short trade window.

Danger windows

Zoe is dangerous when Zoe E is up and can land her sleep for burst follow-up.
Avoid extended trades if W and E are down, as Zoe can punish with Zoe Q and Zoe R.
Be cautious pushing without vision as Zoe can punish roams or engage with Zoe E and Zoe R.

Early game

Use Q to poke while maintaining safe spacing to avoid Zoe's Zoe E and burst combo.
Hold W and E to punish Zoe's forward movement or if Zoe wastes Zoe E.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Zoe's poke and burst are strongest.

Power spikes

Taliyah's level 6 R enables map pressure and safe roams away from Zoe's lane.
First completed mage item enhances Taliyah's poke and wave control.
Respect Zoe's level 6 Zoe R for extended poke angles and burst potential.

Win conditions

Control the mid wave with Q and punish Zoe's Zoe E or forward movement with W and E.
Use wave push windows to roam with R and create pressure on other lanes.
Deny Zoe's calm scaling by forcing short trades only when Zoe's Zoe E is down or missed.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup