Zoe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Zoevs Ryze

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

Zoe vs Ryze 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 holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zoe build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zoe vs Ryze matchup.

Zoe Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zoe 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 - 54.5% win rateRyze(54.5%)
Zoe - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Zoe
54.5% WR
VS
Ryze vs Zoe matchup - 45.5% win rate
Ryze
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Zoe vs Ryze Matchup?

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

Zoe vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Zoe vs Ryze 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. Zoe dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zoe vs Ryze 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
6.3Zoe
7.3Ryze
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
945Zoe
851Ryze
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
12,258Zoe
13,112Ryze
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
1.3Zoe
0.8Ryze
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
448Zoe
916Ryze
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 Zoe Build Against Ryze

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Zoe needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zoe against Ryze are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Lich Bane. This combination gives Zoe an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Zoe vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Zoe at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ryze. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Zoe Runes Against Ryze

Sorcery rune tree - Zoe primary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zoe rune vs RyzeNimbus Cloak - best Zoe rune vs RyzeCelerity - best Zoe rune vs RyzeScorch - best Zoe rune vs Ryze
Domination rune tree - Zoe secondary runes vs RyzeDomination
Grisly Mementos - best Zoe rune vs RyzeRelentless Hunter - best Zoe rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Zoe to press their advantage against Ryze, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zoe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zoe'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 Zoe build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zoe 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
44.76%1056.088311,86338.0%50.9%
45.83%725.786211,52946.0%45.7%
45.31%646.279211,33034.4%56.3%
53.97%635.584810,58550.0%57.6%
63.46%525.892212,14360.0%65.6%
56.00%506.388711,56259.1%53.6%
40.00%505.281411,56237.5%41.2%
55.10%495.994511,50359.1%51.9%
42.55%474.379410,86318.8%54.8%
44.44%456.096511,85037.5%48.3%
60.00%405.992311,97271.4%53.9%
50.00%385.783311,63056.3%45.5%
51.35%376.290210,96842.1%61.1%
43.24%375.893611,49243.8%42.9%
50.00%345.898612,86545.5%52.2%
48.48%336.387410,32338.1%66.7%
51.52%335.889411,68861.1%40.0%
46.88%325.789811,12447.1%46.7%
50.00%325.989010,47652.6%46.1%
62.07%296.591811,99058.3%64.7%
62.07%296.294513,00463.6%61.1%
44.83%293.881310,72744.4%45.0%
30.77%265.486610,53055.6%17.6%
44.00%255.882010,45123.1%66.7%
36.00%256.295610,91050.0%26.7%
54.17%243.795310,32458.3%50.0%
45.83%245.588711,93350.0%43.8%
54.55%226.394512,25862.5%50.0%
54.55%226.187110,69455.6%53.9%
50.00%225.692711,85175.0%35.7%
42.86%215.691712,05950.0%40.0%
52.38%214.187311,83050.0%53.9%
52.38%216.297712,87266.7%46.7%
47.37%196.589812,10433.3%60.0%
31.58%191.37008,78730.0%33.3%
52.63%195.791611,86687.5%27.3%
50.00%182.181810,08855.6%44.4%
47.06%171.57149,35233.3%62.5%
41.18%171.48059,54157.1%30.0%
46.67%153.789412,48275.0%36.4%
57.14%146.787111,04454.5%66.7%
35.71%145.581710,95733.3%37.5%
69.23%137.01,08313,22075.0%60.0%
53.85%131.775310,60875.0%44.4%
61.54%131.67089,68383.3%42.9%
66.67%121.687111,22466.7%66.7%
75.00%124.890412,41675.0%75.0%
50.00%126.094311,92666.7%44.4%
41.67%126.28759,65525.0%75.0%
41.67%122.07199,62760.0%28.6%
63.64%111.67779,79783.3%40.0%
80.00%102.181911,386100.0%60.0%
60.00%105.786510,11550.0%75.0%
80.00%105.51,07211,159100.0%71.4%
55.56%92.784911,94750.0%57.1%
66.67%95.899612,035100.0%50.0%
55.56%91.37519,43860.0%50.0%
33.33%95.079512,25150.0%28.6%
66.67%91.68069,51080.0%50.0%
11.11%96.088910,03816.7%0.0%
62.50%81.57549,55150.0%100.0%
75.00%85.91,32513,267100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.777111,59933.3%40.0%
25.00%81.888610,68233.3%20.0%
50.00%81.475510,71025.0%75.0%
42.86%71.46266,35533.3%100.0%
42.86%75.191012,66375.0%0.0%
16.67%66.77199,85125.0%0.0%
50.00%65.81,00811,7100.0%100.0%
50.00%62.27239,85650.0%50.0%
100.00%66.879813,448100.0%100.0%
66.67%64.885310,36580.0%0.0%
100.00%51.663410,257100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.71,01412,48150.0%66.7%
20.00%56.26108,04420.0%0.0%
80.00%56.31,21111,720100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.689312,47266.7%50.0%
60.00%56.51,07013,251100.0%33.3%

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Zoe vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zoe do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Zoe wins the Zoe vs Ryze 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 Zoe do against Ryze 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 Zoe do against Ryze in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zoe vs Ryze 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 Zoe build against Ryze?

The best Zoe build against Ryze includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Lich Bane with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zoe runes against Ryze?

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

Does Zoe counter Ryze?

Yes, Zoe has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 54.5% win rate. Zoe strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zoe against Ryze?

When playing Zoe against Ryze, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.