Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Veigar

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Veigar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Veigar wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.6%) over Ryze based on 39 games. Veigar wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Veigar matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Veigar - 48.7% win rateVeigar(48.7%)
Ryze - 48.7% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
48.7% WR
VS
Veigar vs Ryze matchup - 51.3% win rate
Veigar
51.3% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Ryze vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 39
48.7%
Win Rate
51.3%
7.2
CS / min
7.0
904
DMG / min
919
12,808
Gold / game
13,020
208
Heal / min
140
676
DMG Mitigated / min
425
0.8
CC / min
0.7
47.1%
Early Game WR
52.9%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Veigar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 48.7%, giving Veigar a 2.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ryze leads by 319 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Veigar is slightly favored, Ryze can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Veigar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ryze vs Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Veigar in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Ryze
7.0Veigar
Ryze and Veigar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
904Ryze
919Veigar
Damage output is virtually even between Ryze and Veigar, with only 16 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,808Ryze
13,020Veigar
Ryze and Veigar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 212 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Ryze
0.7Veigar
Both Ryze and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
884Ryze
565Veigar
Ryze vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 319 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Veigar

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Veigar are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 64.3% win rate across 14 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze47.1%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar52.9%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar50.0%

Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Veigar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ryze at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Veigar has the edge early, but Ryze gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ryze Runes Against Veigar

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs VeigarManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs VeigarCelerity - best Ryze rune vs VeigarScorch - best Ryze rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Ryze rune vs VeigarCosmic Insight - best Ryze rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Ryze maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Veigar.


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Ryze vs Veigar matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 48.7%, a 2.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Ryze with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Ryze with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.6 percentage point advantage means Veigar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Veigar?

The best Ryze build against Veigar includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 64.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Veigar?

The best Ryze runes against Veigar use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Veigar?

No, Ryze struggles against Veigar with only a 48.7% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Veigar?

When playing Ryze against Veigar, play cautiously and avoid Veigar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Veigar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.