Ryze the Rune Mage
Widely considered one of the most adept sorcerers on Runeterra, Ryze is an ancient, hard-bitten archmage with an impossibly heavy burden to bear. Armed with immense arcane power and a boundless constitution, he tirelessly hunts for World Runes—fragments of the raw magic that once shaped the world from nothingness. He must retrieve these artifacts before they fall into the wrong hands, for Ryze understands the horrors they could unleash on Runeterra.
Arcane Mastery
Ryze's spells deal extra damage based on his Bonus Mana, and he gains a percentage increase to his maximum Mana based on his Ability Power. 
Overload
Passively, Ryze's other basic abilities reset the cooldown of Overload and charge a rune. When Ryze casts Overload with 2 runes charged, he gains a brief burst of Move Speed.
On cast, Ryze throws a charge of pure energy in a line, dealing damage to the first enemy struck. If the target has Flux on it, Overload deals extra damage and bounces to nearby enemies with Flux.Cost:- 40/
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- 32
Cooldown:- 5
Range:- 1000
Rune Prison
Ryze traps a target in a cage of runes, damaging them and slowing their movement. If the target has Flux on it, they are instead rooted.
Cost:- 50/
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Cooldown:- 11/
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Range:- 615
Spell Flux
Ryze releases an orb of pure magical power that damages an enemy and debuffs all nearby enemies. Ryze's spells have additional effects against the debuffed enemy.
Cost:- 35/
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Cooldown:- 4/
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Range:- 615
Realm Warp
Passively, Overload deals even more damage against targets with Flux.
On cast, Ryze creates a portal to a nearby location. After a few seconds, allies standing near the portal are teleported to the target location.Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 180/
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Range:- 3000
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Ryze Changes
Quick overview of Ryze's optimal setup in League of Legends. Ryze's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Phase Rush, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Ryze performs well against Anivia, Katarina, Akshan but struggles against Galio, Vladimir, Malzahar.
- Ryze's Top Build
- Ryze's Best Runes
- Ryze's Top Matchups
- Ryze's Counters
Ryze's base statistics in League of Legends. Ryze has 645 base health, 58 attack damage, 22 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Ryze's stats is crucial for maximizing Ryze's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Ryze's stats against other champions to see how Ryze ranks.
AP:0
AD:58(3 per level)
AS:0(2.11 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(70 per level)
Mana Regen:8(1 per level)
Health:645(124 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Armor:22(4.2 per level)
MR:32(1.3 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Ryze Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Ryze Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.06% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 40.20% in 20 minute games. Understanding Ryze Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Ryze's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 18.6%, Late Game: 30.2%, Objective Control: 48.1%, Supportive Strength: 42.1%, Creep Farming: 97.1%, Damage: 82.0%. These percentile rankings show how Ryze compares to other champions in each category.
Ryze maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (48.9%) to Diamond (50.0%). This stability, with only a 1.1% variance, indicates that Ryze has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Ryze's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (48.9%), Bronze (49.1%), Silver (49.1%), Gold (48.4%), Platinum (48.1%)) shows that Ryze provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Ryze a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Ryze's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Ryze knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Ryze
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Anivia and Katarina
- Optimal rune setup achieves 72.2% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Galio (34.3% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Ryze into favorable matchups like Anivia where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Resolve rune setup for a $72.2% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Ryze Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Ryze in League of Legends?
Ryze is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Ryze ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Ryze's win rate?
Ryze has a 48.02% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Ryze's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Ryze?
Champions similar to Ryze include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Ryze in League of Legends.
How does Ryze perform during different match durations?
Ryze's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Ryze's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Ryze's performance at different game lengths.