Ahri vs Lissandra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri vs Lissandra

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ahri's high poke and mobility to deny Lissandra free farm and force her into defensive postures.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Lissandra from setting up her engage and teamfight lockdown.
Focus on creating roam opportunities post-level 6 to leverage Ahri's pick and roam identity.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) and (W) to proc electrocute and force Lissandra to play cautiously.
Hold (E) for punishing Lissandra when she uses (E) aggressively or commits into your range.
Disengage after short trades unless (R) enables a clean pick or safe chase extension.

Danger windows

Ahri is vulnerable when (E) is down, as Lissandra can root with (W) and lock down with (R).
Avoid extended trades without (R) to escape Lissandra's engage and crowd control.
Punish Lissandra if she uses (E) forward without a safe recast or follow-up opportunity.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) for short trades to chip Lissandra before level 6.
Hold (E) to punish Lissandra's forward movement or wasted (E) engages without follow-up.
Avoid extended trades before (R) is available to escape Lissandra's lockdown potential.

Power spikes

Respect level 6 (R) on both sides; use (R) to dodge Lissandra's engage and extend picks.
Use Ahri's first completed mage item to pressure waves and trades more confidently.
Track (R) availability and hold key defensive tools to avoid her lockdown.

Win conditions

Use repeated short trades with (Q) and (W) to build lane pressure and deny Lissandra safe farming.
Land (E) when Lissandra overcommits or wastes mobility to pick her off and snowball.
Control wave state to enable roams or river pressure after level 6 using (R) mobility to impact the map.