Win Rate: 53.4%
Pick Rate: 0.9%
Ban Rate: 0.3%

Ryze Mid Build: Items & Boots

Mage

Patch: 26.22
Games: 311
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Nov 6, 2026 UTC
Author: Dakota Chinnick
Methodology: Data Methodology

The most-played Patch 26.22 Ryze build is Swiftmarch, Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer, Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, Farsight Alteration: 16.07% of games, 58.16% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Teleport + Flash
50.0%Win Rate55.1%Pick Rate
Flash + Ghost
65.0%Win Rate40.8%Pick Rate

Build Stats

58.16%Win Rate

+4.78%WR Diff

16.07%Pick Rate

98Matches

This Ryze build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Ryze build are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, and Actualizer. This item combination achieves a 58.2% win rate across 98 matches analyzed.

At full build, Ryze gains a total of 440 AP, 350 Health, and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

Best Ryze Runes

Sorcery

Resolve

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Ryze Abilities

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Build Strengths

Ryze build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Lower in: Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

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Ryze Starting Items

The most popular starting items for Ryze are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 65.5% win rate and 29.6% pick rate.

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

65.5%Win Rate

29.6%Pick Rate

Health Potion

Tear of the Goddess

Stealth Ward

53.3%Win Rate

15.3%Pick Rate

Best Ryze Core Items - Build These First

These are Ryze's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Rod of Ages (52.7% WR, -0.7% WR diff, 83.6% pick rate) provides 350 Health, 500 Mana, 45 AP. Seraph's Embrace (56.1% WR, +2.8% WR diff, 83.6% pick rate) provides 1000 Mana, 70 AP. Actualizer (57.6% WR, +4.2% WR diff, 48.5% pick rate) provides 300 Mana, 90 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Rod of Ages S Tier
Rod of Ages
2,600
52.69%Win Rate
-0.69%WR Diff
83.60%Pick Rate
Seraph's Embrace S Tier
Seraph's Embrace
2,900
56.15%Win Rate
+2.77%WR Diff
83.60%Pick Rate
Actualizer S Tier
Actualizer
2,800
57.62%Win Rate
+4.24%WR Diff
48.55%Pick Rate

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Ryze Build Path & Item Timing

Ryze players complete Rod of Ages first in 79% of games, winning 53.1% of them. The median first item is finished at 11:30 (25th to 75th percentile: 10:18 to 12:54).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Rod of Ages	53.1%	79.2%	11:30	228
Archangel's Staff	50.9%	18.4%	11:54	53
Actualizer	80.0%	1.7%	12:00	5

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Rod of AgesArchangel's Staff	55.4%	76.1%	19:36	204
Archangel's StaffRod of Ages	44.8%	10.8%	20:00	29
Archangel's StaffActualizer	50.0%	3.0%	18:42	8

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Rod of AgesArchangel's StaffActualizer	59.3%	55.1%	25:18	108
Rod of AgesArchangel's StaffRabadon's Deathcap	71.4%	7.1%	23:12	14
Archangel's StaffRod of AgesActualizer	50.0%	6.1%	25:54	12

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Small sampleBased on 288 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

Ryze Skill Order

Ryze players max Q > E > W in 93% of games, winning 52.7% of the 277 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q		1		2	3		4		5
W			1											2	3		4	5
E	1							2		3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > W > E: 3% of games, 80.0% win rate
E > Q > W: 3% of games, 55.6% win rate

Small sampleBased on 297 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

High Win Rate Situational Items for Ryze

Top situational items for Ryze include Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
65.45%Win Rate
+12.07%WR Diff
17.68%Pick Rate
Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
58.00%Win Rate
+4.62%WR Diff
16.08%Pick Rate

Ryze Boots

The best boots for Ryze are Swiftmarch. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Swiftmarch S Tier
Swiftmarch
1,000
75.00%Win Rate
+21.62%WR Diff
7.72%Pick Rate

Ryze Trinket

The recommended trinket for Ryze is Farsight Alteration for vision control and map awareness.

Farsight Alteration S Tier
Farsight Alteration
0
54.74%Win Rate
+1.36%WR Diff
30.55%Pick Rate

Complete Ryze Build Item Stats

Combined statistics from all items in this Ryze build.

Movement Speed:65
Health:350
Mana:1800
Ability Power:440
Armor:50

Build Comparison

Best WR

Most Played

Alt 1

Speed

Health

350

Mana

1800

2200

440

310

Armor

125

Ryze Counter Build Advice

When facing Ryze's top counters like Diana, Sylas, Viktor, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Rabadon's Deathcap or Zhonya's Hourglass based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Ryze performance.

Diana
22.2%Win Rate
-31.16%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Chainlaced Crushers
Sylas
25.0%Win Rate
-28.38%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Chainlaced Crushers
Viktor
25.0%Win Rate
-28.38%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Chainlaced Crushers

When Should You Play This Ryze Build

burst mageFirst Power Spike2,600gRod of Ages at 11:30 (median)

This Ryze burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 58.2% win rate comes from only 98 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 440 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Ryze with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Ryze's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build no built-in sustain for extended fights and limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns. With a total gold cost of 16,050, this Ryze build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, and Actualizer power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Ryze build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 440 total AP

Weaknesses

No built-in sustain for extended fights
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

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Ryze Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.22)

292 games

Most Ryze Mid players rush Rod of Ages first (79% of games), finished at a median of 11.5 minutes. Spellslinger's Shoes are the usual boots (45%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Teleport (59%). The game usually starts with Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion.

Ryze boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spellslinger's ShoesMost played	44.5%	53.1%	130
Chainlaced Crushers	24.0%	47.1%	70

Ryze starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2Most played	32.5%	54.7%	95
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2 + Stealth Ward	24.3%	57.7%	71
Health Potion ×2 + Tear of the Goddess	19.5%	52.6%	57
Health Potion ×2 + Tear of the Goddess + Stealth Ward	14.0%	48.8%	41

Ryze summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + TeleportMost played	58.9%	51.7%	172
Flash + Ghost	31.5%	60.9%	92

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Ryze First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Ryze players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of Ages	11.5 min 10.3-12.9 min	79.2%	53.1%	228
Archangel's Staff	11.9 min 10.8-13.0 min	18.4%	50.9%	53

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of Ages → Archangel's Staff → Actualizer	25.3 min 23.6-26.6 min	55.1%	59.3%	108

Every Ryze Mid Item by Win Rate

The completed items Ryze players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of AgesMost played	89.0%	52.7%	260
Seraph's Embrace	89.0%	56.2%	260
Actualizer	51.7%	57.6%	151
Rabadon's Deathcap	18.8%	65.5%	55
Zhonya's Hourglass	17.1%	58.0%	50

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Total gold6,500

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Total stats from items

Ability Power: 135
Health: 350
Ability Haste: 10
Magic Pen: 20
Magic Pen %: 8%
Mana: 800
Move Speed: 45

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Ryze Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Ryze build?

The best Ryze build in this patch includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, and Actualizer. This build has a 58.16% win rate and is picked 16.07% of the time.

What are Ryze's core items?

Ryze's core items are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, and Actualizer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Ryze's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Ryze?

Swiftmarch are the best boots for Ryze. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Ryze's playstyle. They are included in 16.1% of Ryze builds.

What is the best trinket for Ryze?

Farsight Alteration is the best trinket for Ryze. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Farsight Alteration helps Ryze maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Ryze builds?

Yes, alternative Ryze builds include options like Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Ryze?

MetaBot sources its build data for Ryze directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Ryze builds are?

MetaBot only counts Ryze games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Ryze's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

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Ryze Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

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Ryze Starting Items

Best Ryze Core Items - Build These First

Rod of Ages

Seraph's Embrace

Actualizer

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Ryze Build Path & Item Timing

First item

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High Win Rate Situational Items for Ryze

Rabadon's Deathcap

Zhonya's Hourglass

Ryze Boots

Swiftmarch

Ryze Trinket

Farsight Alteration

Complete Ryze Build Item Stats

Build Comparison

Ryze Counter Build Advice

When Should You Play This Ryze Build

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Champions with Similar Builds to Ryze

Ryze Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.22)

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Ryze First Item and Core Build Timing

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Every Ryze Mid Item by Win Rate

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Ryze Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Ryze build?

What are Ryze's core items?

What are the best boots for Ryze?

What is the best trinket for Ryze?

Are there alternative Ryze builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Ryze?

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Ryze Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Ryze build?

What are Ryze's core items?

What are the best boots for Ryze?

What is the best trinket for Ryze?

Are there alternative Ryze builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Ryze?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Ryze builds are?