Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Warwickvs Ryze

SFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ryze wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Warwick based on 5 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Ryze matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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
Ryze - 20.0% win rateRyze(20.0%)
Warwick - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
20.0% WR
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Ryze vs Warwick matchup - 80.0% win rate
Ryze
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Warwick vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
3.6
CS / min
4.1
621
DMG / min
658
12,007
Gold / game
10,933
688
Heal / min
272
1,470
DMG Mitigated / min
741
1.0
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Warwick vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 20.0%, giving Ryze a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Ryze dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Warwick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 1,145 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze has a strong advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ryze 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.

Warwick vs Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.6Warwick
4.1Ryze
Ryze edges out Warwick by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
621Warwick
658Ryze
Ryze deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ryze's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,007Warwick
10,933Ryze
Warwick generates a commanding 1,074 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Warwick
0.8Ryze
Both Warwick and Ryze 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
2,158Warwick
1,013Ryze
Warwick vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 1,145 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Warwick Build Against Ryze

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Ryze are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Stridebreaker and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick0.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze100.0%
Late Game
Ryze
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick33.3%
Ryze late game win rateRyze66.7%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Warwick. This lopsided early game means Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ryze holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Warwick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Warwick Runes Against Ryze

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Press the Attack - best Warwick rune vs RyzeTriumph - best Warwick rune vs RyzeLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs RyzeLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs RyzeWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Ryze
50.0% WR

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


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.83%5841.164812,06251.6%48.2%
52.24%4251.066212,10750.0%53.8%
53.49%4151.165812,69850.0%56.1%
54.01%4111.165012,34259.2%50.0%
50.92%3791.063812,47456.4%46.7%
47.01%3681.067212,41147.2%46.8%
51.18%2971.271912,38452.5%50.0%
43.21%2801.061712,47447.0%40.6%
49.58%2401.058612,67353.9%46.4%
53.28%2291.668011,80356.8%50.0%
58.02%2121.161812,95654.5%60.0%
55.05%1981.163812,10661.2%49.0%
47.49%1791.663612,01847.0%47.9%
52.54%1771.162012,29449.3%54.5%
45.61%1711.066412,24645.1%46.0%
48.37%1530.963811,52846.4%50.0%
49.01%1511.269312,80152.4%46.6%
52.35%1491.068412,43455.4%50.0%
55.00%1401.062112,86357.9%53.0%
55.22%1341.061912,39570.5%42.5%
48.09%1311.364412,28251.6%44.8%
59.23%1301.264712,55655.9%62.0%
47.66%1284.080211,06349.2%46.3%
50.39%1271.064512,58346.4%53.5%
44.72%1232.862712,19953.7%37.7%
50.00%1221.164512,56545.6%53.9%
56.90%1160.963512,20568.4%45.8%
45.54%1121.363712,58146.7%44.8%
48.18%1101.168613,01740.5%52.0%
46.73%1071.372612,25154.9%39.3%
59.60%992.686911,89354.4%64.2%
55.79%955.777711,22259.1%52.9%
50.56%893.475912,38344.7%54.9%
46.43%841.265412,87157.6%39.2%
51.85%813.178012,48137.5%61.2%
46.91%810.955511,66945.5%47.9%
65.00%801.460112,12966.7%63.4%
45.33%751.166812,71148.3%43.5%
58.67%752.068712,69953.6%61.7%
40.00%753.364611,32133.3%46.1%
55.56%725.490512,21851.6%58.5%
54.17%720.958412,34351.6%56.1%
52.86%701.471412,44464.3%45.2%
55.71%702.268112,85464.0%51.1%
50.72%695.498912,87834.5%62.5%
47.83%690.858811,15859.4%37.8%
61.54%652.868911,97865.5%58.3%
52.38%632.257811,48453.3%51.5%
59.68%623.779212,46963.0%57.1%
51.72%581.268711,97750.0%53.3%
56.90%582.673812,49054.2%58.8%
48.21%562.867111,78833.3%65.4%
55.36%561.061711,85150.0%60.0%
49.09%553.995213,04647.4%50.0%
45.65%461.263013,05243.8%46.7%
67.44%435.879112,44977.8%60.0%
64.29%421.065712,03361.9%66.7%
53.66%410.974813,22146.1%57.1%
47.50%403.276311,81847.4%47.6%
44.74%383.376512,03840.0%50.0%
52.78%361.366213,46050.0%54.5%
52.94%341.565411,84346.7%57.9%
53.13%321.473413,03457.1%50.0%
53.13%321.759112,64654.5%52.4%
56.25%325.786013,42263.6%52.4%
45.16%315.991710,97658.8%28.6%
53.33%306.092011,63764.3%43.8%
56.67%305.581610,63452.9%61.5%
55.17%294.994311,76372.7%44.4%
55.56%273.474612,76261.5%50.0%
57.69%266.386311,01762.5%50.0%
53.85%265.293511,96360.0%50.0%
56.00%254.861410,96671.4%36.4%
41.67%245.872712,09550.0%35.7%
47.83%234.589613,08725.0%60.0%
56.52%235.483413,47962.5%53.3%
63.64%226.075313,65057.1%66.7%
42.86%213.072211,81133.3%50.0%
55.00%203.966911,52750.0%62.5%
47.37%195.673012,18457.1%41.7%
42.11%195.365712,43233.3%46.1%
61.11%182.469513,27171.4%54.5%
41.18%171.148711,54420.0%50.0%
29.41%175.062011,5060.0%45.5%
25.00%161.850312,03250.0%0.0%
57.14%144.971111,47542.9%71.4%
42.86%146.096910,97450.0%33.3%
38.46%131.477813,13266.7%14.3%
50.00%125.473211,50457.1%40.0%
36.36%110.866213,93150.0%28.6%
45.45%111.259713,79225.0%57.1%
54.55%116.589412,11242.9%75.0%
30.00%104.887410,50233.3%25.0%
55.56%91.660312,87266.7%50.0%
50.00%82.868511,79425.0%75.0%
71.43%71.169014,334100.0%50.0%
57.14%71.35739,80860.0%50.0%
50.00%63.853710,86933.3%66.7%
40.00%56.080612,80450.0%33.3%
20.00%53.662112,0070.0%33.3%
80.00%56.86639,28075.0%100.0%
60.00%54.583014,005100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.16069,0050.0%50.0%
60.00%56.271310,86933.3%100.0%

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Warwick vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Warwick vs Ryze matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Warwick do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Warwick with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Warwick vs Ryze matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Warwick with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Ryze?

The best Warwick build against Ryze includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Ryze?

The best Warwick runes against Ryze use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Warwick vs Ryze matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Warwick counter Ryze?

No, Warwick struggles against Ryze with only a 20.0% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Warwick against Ryze?

When playing Warwick against Ryze, play cautiously and avoid Ryze's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ryze has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.