- Win Rate
- 47.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.0%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Ryze Mid Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,954
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Mid Ryze runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery tree with Resolve secondary (56.1% WR, 7.1% pick rate). Ryze's optimal primary runes are Deathfire Touch, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Gathering Storm. Secondary tree: Bone Plating, Overgrowth.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Deathfire TouchDamaging a champion with an ability burns them for 3 - 12 based on level (+
Duration:
Single Target: 4s
Area of Effect: 2s
Damage over Time: 1s
Manaflow BandHitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.
After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.
Cooldown: 15 seconds
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Gathering StormEvery 10 min gain AP or AD,
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Stormraider's SurgeDealing 25% of a champion's maximum health within 3s grants
Cooldown: 20s - 10s
Manaflow BandHitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.
After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.
Cooldown: 15 seconds
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Gathering StormEvery 10 min gain AP or AD,
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
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SwainEvery Ryze Mid Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
1,871 gamesRyze Mid runs Stormraider's Surge in 59% of games, with a 46.6% win rate. Resolve is the usual secondary tree (66%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stormraider's SurgeMost played | 59.2% | 46.6% | 1,107 |
| Deathfire Touch | 30.1% | 51.1% | 564 |
 Conqueror | 8.8% | 40.0% | 165 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ResolveMost played | 66.3% | 48.8% | 1,241 |
 Inspiration | 19.1% | 43.9% | 358 |
| Sorcery | 9.2% | 40.5% | 173 |
 Precision | 4.7% | 51.1% | 88 |
Pick rate is the share of Ryze games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Ryze Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Ryze players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manaflow BandMost played | 98.3% | 47.4% | 1,839 |
| Transcendence | 80.8% | 47.6% | 1,512 |
| Gathering Storm | 57.7% | 49.2% | 1,080 |
 Scorch | 20.3% | 47.8% | 379 |
 Celerity | 17.1% | 47.2% | 320 |
 Waterwalking | 13.2% | 44.1% | 247 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvergrowthMost played | 63.9% | 48.9% | 1,195 |
| Bone Plating | 62.1% | 49.5% | 1,162 |
 Second Wind | 2.9% | 44.4% | 54 |
 Unflinching | 2.1% | 42.5% | 40 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cosmic InsightMost played | 17.7% | 44.4% | 331 |
 Biscuit Delivery | 14.2% | 45.5% | 266 |
 Cash Back | 3.0% | 33.9% | 56 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Legend: HasteMost played | 12.6% | 43.4% | 235 |
 Presence of Mind | 10.2% | 41.4% | 191 |
 Last Stand | 8.4% | 39.2% | 158 |
 Cut Down | 3.2% | 48.3% | 60 |
Ryze Stat Shards
Which stat shards Ryze players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Attack Speed (offense)Most played | 89.5% | 46.8% | 1,675 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 86.3% | 47.6% | 1,614 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 82.0% | 46.8% | 1,535 |
| Health (defense) | 14.6% | 49.5% | 273 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 13.3% | 46.0% | 248 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 7.8% | 52.7% | 146 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 3.4% | 49.2% | 63 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 2.7% | 48.0% | 50 |
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Ryze Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Ryze Mid?
Stormraider's Surge: Ryze Mid takes it in 59% of ranked games and wins 46.6% of 1,107 games. Alternatives: Deathfire Touch (30%, 51.1%), Conqueror (9%, 40.0%).
What stat shards should Ryze take?
Most Ryze players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Ryze runes in patch 26.20?
The best Ryze runes in patch 26.20 use the Sorcery tree with Deathfire Touch, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm, and the Resolve tree with Bone Plating and Overgrowth. This rune setup achieves a 56.1% win rate with a 7.1% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Ryze's best rune page?
Ryze's best rune page has a 56.1% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +8.5% compared to Ryze's average win rate. This rune setup has a 7.1% pick rate among Ryze players.
What keystone should I use on Ryze?
Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery tree is the best keystone rune for Ryze in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Ryze's kit and provides a 56.1% win rate.
What is Ryze's primary rune tree?
Ryze's primary rune tree is Sorcery. The optimal Sorcery runes for Ryze are Deathfire Touch, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm, with Deathfire Touch being the keystone of choice.
What is Ryze's secondary rune tree?
Ryze's best secondary rune tree is Resolve. The recommended Resolve runes are Bone Plating and Overgrowth, which complement Ryze's Sorcery primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Ryze?
An alternative Ryze rune setup uses Stormraider's Surge from the Sorcery tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Ryze's runes?
Ryze's top rune page has a 7.1% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 7.1% of Ryze players use the Deathfire Touch setup with Sorcery and Resolve trees.