Zyra vs Rammus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zyra vs Rammus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use Zyra's magic damage and root to punish Rammus's slow clear and low invade resistance.
Control river vision and Scuttle crab to deny Rammus early gank angles.
Exploit Rammus's reliance on lanes to capitalize on ganks by coordinating with lanes that have priority.

Jungle Plan

Path for a three-camp clear then look to counter-jungle when Rammus commits to slow clears.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes can move first and provide counter-gank support.
Use brush control and root setups to enable ganks on overextended lanes vulnerable to Rammus's engage.

Danger windows

Respect Rammus's early (Q) speed and (E) taunt combo during his level 3-5 gank windows.
Avoid isolated river fights early when Rammus can force smite contests with teammates nearby.
Be cautious around objectives when Rammus's team can follow his taunt engage for clean fights.

Early game

Prioritize a fast three-camp clear to reach level 3 before Rammus can gank.
Secure first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated fights.
Avoid early river invades without lane support due to Rammus's strong gank threat with (Q) and (E).

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks root and plant poke, allowing you to punish Rammus's early gank attempts.
Level 3 completes your kit, enhancing brush control and gank setup potency.
Level 6 (R) turns fights into zone control, countering Rammus's engage and enabling safer objective setups.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by using (R) to zone enemies during dragon and Rift Herald fights.
Punish Rammus's slow clear by invading and denying camps when lanes have priority.
Leverage your root and plant zones to enable lanes to snowball and force Rammus into reactive plays.