Zeri vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Corki

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Corki's last-hit paths with (W) through walls and careful (Q) spacing.
Zeri wins extended fights using (R) and terrain mobility, while Corki relies on poke and short trades.
Prioritize stable scaling with wall access to kite and avoid Corki's poke windows before items.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (Q) punish Corki when he walks up for caster minion last hits, if support threat is low.
Use (W) through walls to punish predictable CS paths or river movement before Corki can reposition with (W).
Avoid trading when (W) is available, as his repositioning negates your chase and poke windows.

Danger windows

(R) stocked with rockets creates poke windows that punish stepping up for CS.
Avoid trading when (W) is off cooldown, as he can reposition or escape your engage.
Be cautious if enemy support controls brush or engages immediately after Corki's poke, limiting your punish windows.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to reduce (W) dash threat and create safer (W) poke angles.
Punish Corki's last-hit attempts on caster minions when enemy support cannot trade back.
Avoid overextending before level 6 and item spikes to keep (E) escape available against Corki's poke.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables extended fights; use it to kite Corki around terrain and punish his limited mobility.
First completed marksman item boosts your sustained damage, allowing safer trades and better wave control.
Two-item spike strengthens your ability to fight extended fights, especially when you have wall access and support peel.

Win conditions

Convert health advantage from punishing Corki's last-hit attempts into crashing waves for turret plates.
Use wall (W) poke and (R) extended fights to secure dragon setups and force Corki recalls.
Scale safely to item spikes, then kite Corki in teamfights using terrain and (R) mobility to maximize DPS.