Renekton vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Renekton vs Ryze

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Renekton must leverage his early lane pressure and high agency to deny Ryze safe scaling in mid lane.
Focus on controlling the wave and forcing short burst trades before Ryze reaches his mana/AP item power spike.

Trading pattern

Trade only when fury is high and (W) is empowered for stun, using (E) to engage and disengage quickly.
Punish Ryze when his (W) root is down or he is low on mana to limit his spell rotations.
Avoid extended trades where Ryze can cycle (E) and (Q) damage repeatedly; focus on short burst trades with a clean exit.

Danger windows

Ryze is most dangerous when he has mana to cycle (E) and (Q) and (W) root is available; avoid committing during these windows.
Be cautious after using both (E) dashes forward as you lack mobility to escape Ryze's root and follow-up damage.
After Ryze uses (R) for roams or map plays, hold key cooldowns to punish his return or force fights when (R) is down.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to aggressively stack fury and apply pressure with (E)+(W) trades to force Ryze on the back foot.
Avoid using both (E) dashes forward without a clear exit path to prevent being punished by Ryze's root (W).
Maintain wave control to prevent Ryze from farming safely and scaling comfortably.

Power spikes

At level 3, use full (Q)+(W)+(E) combo with high fury to win trades before Ryze can respond.
At level 6, activate (R) for increased health and damage to convert short trades into all-ins or dives.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing more cautiously and avoiding extended fights.

Win conditions

Snowball early lane pressure by stacking fury and forcing empowered (W) trades to deny Ryze farm and scaling.
Use level 6 (R) to convert leads into decisive all-ins or tower dives before Ryze becomes durable.
Maintain wave control and reset timing to prevent Ryze from safely farming and roaming effectively.