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Zyra Counters

The best Zyra counters in League of Legends patch 25.23 are Velkoz, Zilean, Brand, Nautilus, Pyke. The best Zyra counter is Velkoz, with Zyra having only a 39.39% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 25.23 Zyra counter choices are Sona, Soraka, Rakan, Milio, Alistar. Below are the top Zyra counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

  • Zyra passive ability - Garden of Thorns - League of Legends
    Garden of Thorns

    Garden of Thorns

    Seeds spawn around Zyra periodically, becoming faster with level. Zyra can cast Deadly Spines or Grasping Roots near seeds to grow plants, who fight for Zyra.

  • Zyra Q ability - Deadly Spines - League of Legends
    Deadly Spines

    Deadly Spines

    Thick vines spread through the ground and explode into spines, dealing magic damage to enemies within the area. If cast near a seed, Deadly Spines grows a Thorn Spitter plant, which fires at enemies from afar.

    Cost:
    • 55
    Cooldown:
    • 7/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 800
  • Zyra W ability - Rampant Growth - League of Legends
    Rampant Growth

    Rampant Growth

    Zyra plants a seed, lasting up to 60 seconds. Deadly Spines and Grasping Roots cast near seeds will turn them into plants who fight for Zyra. Zyra can store multiple seeds at once, and killing enemies reduces Rampant Growth's recharge time.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 0
    Range:
    • 850
  • Zyra E ability - Grasping Roots - League of Legends
    Grasping Roots

    Grasping Roots

    Zyra sends forth vines through the ground to ensnare her target, dealing damage and rooting enemies they come across. If cast near a seed, Grasping Roots grows a Vine Lasher, whose short range attacks reduce enemy Move Speed.

    Cost:
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80/
    • 85/
    • 90
    Cooldown:
    • 11
    Range:
    • 1100
  • Zyra R ultimate ability - Stranglethorns - League of Legends
    Stranglethorns

    Stranglethorns

    Zyra summons a twisted thicket at her target location, dealing damage to enemies as it expands and knocking them airborne as it contracts. Plants within the thicket are enraged.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 110/
    • 100/
    • 90
    Range:
    • 700
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Support
50.63%Win Rate
Zyra A tier

These champions are Zyra's hardest counters in League of Legends. Velkoz is Zyra's biggest counter with only a 39.39% win rate for Zyra. When facing these Zyra counter picks, focus on safe farming and waiting for jungle assistance. Avoid extended trades and play around your power spikes to survive difficult Zyra matchups.

Zyra performs exceptionally well against these champions. Karma is Zyra's best matchup with a 63.89% win rate. When playing Zyra into these favorable matchups, look for early aggression and lane dominance. Zyra can capitalize on these champions' weaknesses to snowball leads and carry games.

Zyra Counters - Frequently Asked Questions

Who counters Zyra?

The best Zyra counters are Velkoz, Zilean, and Brand. These champions have favorable matchups against Zyra and can exploit Zyra's weaknesses effectively.

What is Zyra's hardest counter?

Velkoz is Zyra's hardest counter. Zyra has only a 39.39% win rate against Velkoz, making this one of Zyra's most difficult matchups.

Who does Zyra counter?

Zyra performs well against Karma, Lulu, and Mel. These are Zyra's best matchups where Zyra has favorable win rates and can dominate lane.

How do I play Zyra into counter matchups?

When playing Zyra into counters, focus on safe farming, waiting for jungle assistance, and playing around power spikes. Avoid extended trades in unfavorable matchups and look for opportunities to scale.