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

Ryzevs Zoe

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Zoe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zoe wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Ryze based on 22 games. Zoe 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 Zoe 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
Zoe - 45.5% win rateZoe(45.5%)
Ryze - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
45.5% WR
VS
Zoe vs Ryze matchup - 54.5% win rate
Zoe
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Zoe Matchup?

Zoe wins the Ryze vs Zoe matchup
Winner
Zoe
Matches: 22
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
7.3
CS / min
6.3
851
DMG / min
945
13,112
Gold / game
12,258
225
Heal / min
111
691
DMG Mitigated / min
336
0.8
CC / min
1.3
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Zoe Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Zoe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Zoe wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ryze's 45.5%, giving Zoe a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zoe controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zoe 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 469 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zoe has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zoe overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ryze vs Zoe Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Zoe in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Ryze
6.3Zoe
Ryze significantly out-farms Zoe by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zoe players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
851Ryze
945Zoe
Zoe heavily out-damages Ryze by 95 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zoe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,112Ryze
12,258Zoe
Ryze generates a commanding 854 more gold per game than Zoe. This substantial economic advantage means Ryze consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zoe should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Ryze
1.3Zoe
Zoe provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ryze, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zoe coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
916Ryze
448Zoe
Ryze vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 469 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zoe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zoe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Zoe

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Zoe, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Zoe 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 8 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zoe. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Zoe matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zoe
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze37.5%
Zoe early game win rateZoe62.5%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Zoe late game win rateZoe50.0%

Zoe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Zoe 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 Zoe. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zoe 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 Zoe

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs ZoeSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs ZoeManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs ZoeTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs ZoeScorch - best Ryze rune vs Zoe
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs ZoeResolve
Second Wind - best Ryze rune vs ZoeOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Zoe
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ryze the best tools to compete against Zoe in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Zoe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Zoe in League of Legends?

Zoe wins the Ryze vs Zoe matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ryze's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Zoe in the early game?

In the early game, Zoe has the advantage against Ryze with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Zoe players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Zoe in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Zoe 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 Zoe matchup?

Zoe wins the matchup against Ryze with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Zoe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Zoe?

The best Ryze build against Zoe includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Zoe?

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

Does Ryze counter Zoe?

No, Ryze struggles against Zoe with only a 45.5% win rate. Zoe has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zoe's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Zoe?

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