Zoe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Zoevs Ryze

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zoe vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zoe wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Ryze based on 30 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.

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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
Zoe - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Zoe
53.3% WR
VS
Ryze vs Zoe matchup - 46.7% win rate
Ryze
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Zoe vs Ryze Matchup?

Zoe wins the Zoe vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Zoe
Matches: 30
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
6.3
CS / min
7.2
908
DMG / min
839
10,535
Gold / game
10,985
106
Heal / min
181
306
DMG Mitigated / min
690
1.3
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Zoe vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Zoe vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Zoe wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 46.7%, giving Zoe a 6.7 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 459 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
7.2Ryze
Ryze significantly out-farms Zoe by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 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
908Zoe
839Ryze
Zoe deals 69 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zoe's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,535Zoe
10,985Ryze
Ryze earns 450 more gold per game than Zoe, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Zoe
0.8Ryze
Zoe provides 0.4 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
412Zoe
871Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 459 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

Spellslinger's Shoes 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, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Zoe an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zoe early game win rateZoe50.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Late Game
Zoe
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Zoe late game win rateZoe57.1%
Ryze late game win rateRyze42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zoe and Ryze, with Zoe holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Zoe is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Zoe, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Domination rune tree - Zoe primary runes vs RyzeDomination
Electrocute - best Zoe rune vs RyzeTaste of Blood - best Zoe rune vs RyzeGrisly Mementos - best Zoe rune vs RyzeRelentless Hunter - best Zoe rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Zoe secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Zoe rune vs RyzeTranscendence - best Zoe rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.32%1515.891411,00053.4%51.3%
55.88%1024.380810,65257.8%54.4%
46.88%965.881211,27634.3%54.1%
45.98%875.488611,53237.5%50.9%
55.70%794.687511,43953.9%56.6%
48.72%785.585611,76346.9%50.0%
45.95%745.794411,28055.6%40.4%
56.34%715.790811,07457.1%55.6%
52.17%695.886611,22158.1%47.4%
43.48%695.684011,39631.0%52.5%
48.39%625.390310,34648.3%48.5%
45.00%605.385211,27933.3%52.8%
49.12%575.987610,85555.6%43.3%
47.37%575.485610,84740.6%56.0%
48.94%471.96839,59352.4%46.1%
44.68%473.480011,20035.7%48.5%
66.67%455.691311,25472.2%63.0%
51.16%435.094810,58866.7%40.0%
57.50%405.592811,93047.1%65.2%
35.90%391.869110,06052.6%20.0%
53.85%395.991611,36935.0%73.7%
41.03%393.772310,01129.4%50.0%
57.89%381.47639,41957.9%57.9%
43.24%375.896012,15446.7%40.9%
48.65%375.688112,10554.5%46.1%
66.67%366.096110,57375.0%56.3%
38.89%365.890412,57333.3%40.7%
62.86%352.07189,58870.6%55.6%
35.29%343.97449,78733.3%36.4%
44.12%345.884711,13746.1%42.9%
61.76%345.387110,95560.0%63.2%
51.52%335.886410,53457.9%42.9%
29.03%316.089511,40440.0%23.8%
53.33%306.390810,53550.0%57.1%
60.00%301.780810,67462.5%59.1%
55.17%295.590011,08563.6%50.0%
42.86%286.21,00011,15957.1%28.6%
57.14%285.898012,65066.7%50.0%
53.85%265.589310,89545.5%60.0%
23.08%266.08959,49617.6%33.3%
38.46%261.66209,90145.5%33.3%
50.00%241.76708,51060.0%33.3%
45.83%242.173310,97444.4%46.7%
62.50%246.01,01313,00355.6%66.7%
54.17%245.689411,31666.7%46.7%
30.43%235.288810,73020.0%38.5%
57.14%212.56698,22863.6%50.0%
47.62%215.696412,12445.5%50.0%
47.62%213.784710,74466.7%40.0%
20.00%203.381311,4550.0%30.8%
60.00%205.074010,26077.8%45.5%
55.00%205.491712,31937.5%66.7%
42.11%191.64678,45044.4%40.0%
57.89%191.771210,20150.0%66.7%
27.78%181.67189,76511.1%44.4%
58.82%176.195311,08975.0%44.4%
35.29%172.170110,09475.0%23.1%
43.75%162.65998,13330.0%66.7%
43.75%164.174311,53550.0%41.7%
33.33%151.47709,89440.0%30.0%
73.33%155.01,06412,03180.0%70.0%
35.71%141.36689,31437.5%33.3%
46.15%135.99269,92162.5%20.0%
69.23%135.492612,54150.0%77.8%
61.54%131.56399,849100.0%37.5%
46.15%132.986310,72133.3%57.1%
46.15%131.556410,05633.3%57.1%
53.85%132.17409,89740.0%62.5%
41.67%121.57399,09175.0%25.0%
81.82%113.072110,662100.0%75.0%
40.00%104.786310,3290.0%57.1%
30.00%104.889711,26350.0%25.0%
50.00%105.51,05613,0630.0%55.6%
22.22%95.071710,66033.3%16.7%
50.00%86.087312,3190.0%66.7%
62.50%81.659510,27380.0%33.3%
57.14%75.974412,40766.7%50.0%
42.86%75.81,18413,4260.0%60.0%
57.14%74.872311,31166.7%50.0%
57.14%71.37828,951100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.36169,11050.0%66.7%
28.57%76.11,07412,8530.0%40.0%
33.33%65.77319,43266.7%0.0%
16.67%61.25806,6560.0%33.3%
16.67%64.59118,72233.3%0.0%
66.67%65.16879,18566.7%66.7%
50.00%65.78559,61633.3%66.7%
0.00%65.27179,7150.0%0.0%
60.00%54.79968,75866.7%50.0%
80.00%55.394711,156100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.781011,5700.0%33.3%
20.00%56.077210,15850.0%0.0%
40.00%55.287012,0140.0%66.7%

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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 53.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Zoe do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Zoe has the advantage against Ryze with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. 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 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Zoe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Zoe build against Ryze?

The best Zoe build against Ryze includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Domination primary tree with Sorcery 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 53.3% win rate. Zoe strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.