Ezreal vs Veigar ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Veigar

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ezreal wins by using (Q) poke to punish Veigar stepping out for CS before item spikes.
Veigar scales better but lacks early lane pressure; control wave to deny his stacks.
Avoid extended trades; Ezreal's mobility and poke outvalue Veigar's burst pre-6.

Trading pattern

Punish Veigar when he walks up for ranged minions with (Q) plus auto if enemy support is passive.
Avoid trading after using (E) aggressively since you lose your main escape and Veigar can cage engage.
Use (W) followed by auto or (Q) during (E) cooldown to maximize poke without risking cage stun.

Danger windows

(E) cage enables lethal all-ins; respect its cooldown and avoid stepping into predictable zones.
Avoid trading when Veigar's support controls brush or threat zone, enabling immediate follow-up on your engage.
After using (E) forward, you're vulnerable to Veigar's burst and cage; save (E) for defensive repositioning.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin minions and punish Veigar's last hits with (Q).
Hold wave near your side to limit Veigar's safe stacking and reduce his cage angles.
Track (E) cooldown; step forward for poke only when cage is down and support threat is low.

Power spikes

First completed item lets (Q) poke control wave and objective setup; use it to pressure before dragon.
Two items amplify poke and cooldown cycling; control fights by landing repeated (Q) before Veigar can all-in.
Level 6 (R) adds global pressure; use it to assist fights or finish low-health targets but don't rely on it for lane DPS.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into recall leads and item spikes to contest dragon and plates.
Use wave states that expose Veigar for last-hit punishment to deny his stack growth.
Scale safely into mid-game teamfights where your mobility and poke outclass Veigar's burst potential.