Lissandra vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lissandra vs Ahri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Lissandra is a control mage who must manage Ahri's high mobility and Ahri E threat by controlling short-range space and wave state.
Focus on denying Ahri calm scaling by forcing her into risky engages where W and R lockdown can punish her mobility reliance.

Trading pattern

Use Q for poke and wave control, and only commit W root when Ahri commits forward or misses Ahri E.
Save E plus R for reliable lockdown when jungle or team follow-up is available to punish Ahri's mobility.
Avoid extended trades if R is down or Ahri R is available to escape.

Danger windows

Ahri is dangerous when Ahri E is available and she has Ahri R to follow up or escape.
Avoid using E forward without R or jungle follow-up since Ahri can punish it with Ahri E or Ahri R.
Hard push and punish Ahri's roams by taking plates and pinging danger when she leaves lane.

Early game

Use Q to farm safely and poke when Ahri uses Ahri Q on the wave, avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Hold W to punish Ahri's forward movement or Ahri E attempts, as she wants short trades around her cooldowns.
Avoid using E aggressively without follow-up since Ahri can punish predictable engages or dodge with Ahri R.

Power spikes

Lissandra's major spike is level 6 R for lockdown and self-peel.
Ahri's major spikes are level 6 Ahri R and first completed mage item, increasing her pick and roam threat.
Respect Ahri's level 6 power to punish overextensions and avoid forced all-ins without R.

Win conditions

Win by controlling wave and space with Q and W to force Ahri into risky commits.
Use R lockdown combined with jungle follow-up to punish Ahri's mobility and Ahri E cooldown.
Deny Ahri calm scaling by punishing missed Ahri E and forcing her to play reactively before level 6.