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Veigar vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Ryze

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage who must survive Ryze's medium early pressure to reach his strong late-game power spikes.
Avoid giving Ryze free wave control or poke windows that disrupt your safe Q stacking and cage setup.

Trading pattern

Trade only when E is available to trap Ryze and follow up with burst.
Respect Ryze's Ryze W root; avoid committing when it's off cooldown to prevent getting locked down.
Punish Ryze's low mana windows by stepping forward for short trades before he can cycle spells.

Danger windows

Veigar is vulnerable when E is on cooldown and Ryze has mana to cycle spells.
Avoid extended trades or pushing wave too far without cage as Ryze can punish your immobility.
Be cautious when Ryze's Ryze W root is available, as it sets up his damage and can lock you down.

Early game

Focus on farming Q stacks quietly near safety and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Use E to punish Ryze when he steps into range for Ryze E or Ryze W, but don't overcommit without E ready.
Keep the wave controlled near your turret to reduce Ryze's ability to safely apply spell rotations.

Power spikes

Veigar's major spikes are level 6 R burst and first completed mage item plus stack growth.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike and level 6 Ryze R for map plays.
Veigar's E is key for defensive peel and punishing Ryze's predictable movement into cage range.

Win conditions

Survive early laning by farming safely and using E to punish Ryze's forward steps.
Use E to trap Ryze and execute with R when he is low.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to become an unstoppable burst threat that Ryze cannot trade with safely.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup