Zeri vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Ezreal

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing (E) cooldown and predictable CS paths near walls.
Zeri wins extended fights with (R) and wall (W) poke, but Ezreal controls short-range poke with (Q).
Prioritize stable scaling and avoid short burst trades before your item spikes and (R) availability.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (W) poke when Ezreal uses (E) aggressively or misses (Q).
Use wall (W) to punish Ezreal's predictable last-hit paths, especially on caster minions.
Avoid trades if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as (E) can counter-engage safely.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when (E) is up and enemy support can follow, as he can reposition or disengage.
Respect (Q) poke window when minions do not block skillshots and his support threatens engage.
Be cautious if forced away from walls, as losing (E) escape options makes you vulnerable to all-ins.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side to limit Ezreal's safe (Q) poke angles through minions.
Punish Ezreal stepping out for caster minion last hits only if enemy support cannot countertrade.
Avoid pushing early waves too hard to keep wall access for (E) escapes and reset safety.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables long kite fights; use it to extend trades and punish Ezreal's limited DPS.
First completed marksman item lets you contest waves and force Ezreal off CS under tower.
Two items amplify your sustained DPS; fight around walls to maximize (W) poke and (R) uptime.

Win conditions

Convert health and poke leads into crashing waves to take turret plates before recalls.
Use wall (W) poke and (E) mobility to secure safer recalls and item spikes before dragon fights.
Leverage (R) extended fights and terrain to kite and maximize DPS in teamfights, denying Ezreal's poke advantage.