Zoe vs Orianna MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Orianna

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage with high early agency aiming to pressure Orianna and deny her safe scaling.
Use lane pressure to disrupt Orianna's ball control and prevent her from setting up trades or teamfight opportunities.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing E, then use R to reposition and maximize Q burst damage.
Respect Orianna's ball position since Orianna uses it to shield and speed herself through trades.
Avoid extended trades if E is on cooldown or missed, as you become vulnerable to Orianna's poke and Orianna R all-in threat.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Orianna's R is available as it can displace and set up lethal combos.
Avoid overextending if E is missed or used poorly, as you become an easy target for Orianna's poke and potential ganks.
Respect Orianna's shield from Orianna E, which can negate your burst if timed well.

Early game

Aggressively fish for E to land sleep and follow up with Q and R extended poke before Orianna can respond.
Punish Orianna's longer Q cooldown early by forcing trades when her ball is out of position.
Avoid missing E as it leaves you vulnerable to Orianna's counterpoke and shield trades.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Zoe level 6 with R for extended poke angles and first completed AP burst item.
Respect Orianna level 6 for her Orianna R teamfight displacement.
Respect Orianna's first completed mage item powering her shield and damage.

Win conditions

Win by landing E sleep and following up with R + Q burst to chunk Orianna before she can shield.
Deny Orianna calm lane control by pressuring her ball position and punishing her cooldowns.
Use your superior early lane pressure to snowball leads and roam to extend your advantage.