Ryze vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Ryze vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

You want to scale through safe CS and mana-efficient spell rotations against Diana's burst.
Avoid long trades early since Diana's level 3 -- combo punishes overcommitment.
Use waveclear to create windows for map plays with after first item spike.

Trading pattern

Use and for controlled poke and hold to punish Diana's engages.
Step up only when Diana's is down to prevent her dash reset.
Avoid trading with low mana to maintain threat through multiple spell rotations.

Danger windows

Diana is most dangerous when and are up, enabling burst trades.
Avoid extended trades after Diana uses but before it lands to dodge her combo.
Be cautious of Diana's level 6 all-in; avoid overextending without vision or backup.

Early game

Focus on farming and poke with + when Diana's is on cooldown.
Hold to root Diana if she commits forward, denying her reset.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 to minimize risk from Diana's burst combo.

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Diana's counters.
Level 6 enables map plays; use it to assist side lanes and deny Diana's roams.
Respect Diana's level 3 unlock of -- burst and level 6 all-in threat.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and chipping Diana with spell rotations while avoiding her burst windows.
Use root to punish Diana's commits and deny her dash resets.
Convert wave control into map pressure with to assist side lanes and limit Diana's roaming.

Tactical tip

For Ryze vs Diana, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.