Sivir vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sivir vs Zeri

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Sivir wins by controlling waveclear and punishing Zeri's predictable CS paths with (Q) and (W).
Zeri scales better in extended fights with (R) and terrain mobility, so Sivir must deny long trades and maintain healthy (E).
This lane turns on Sivir's ability to block Zeri's key engage or poke spells and crash waves before Zeri can use wall escape.

Trading pattern

Punish Zeri stepping up for CS by hitting (Q) boomerang return or (W) through minions when support threat is low.
Avoid short-range auto trades without (E) since Zeri outranges Sivir and can kite with (E) dash.
Use waveclear to deny Zeri freeze setups and force her to farm under turret where she is less effective.

Danger windows

Zeri is dangerous when (R) is active, enabling extended fights and mobility; avoid chasing her during this window.
Be cautious when (E) is down, as (W) poke and (E) dash can punish Sivir's shorter range.
Respect enemy support positioning in brush or river, which can block Sivir's punish windows and enable quick trades on her.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin caster minions and create (W) poke windows on Zeri behind her wave.
Hold (E) to block (W) or support engage spells, avoiding early trades when (E) is down.
Position to punish Zeri's last hits on low-health minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.

Power spikes

(E) availability is key; hold it to block Zeri's poke or engage spells and force her support to bait.
Level 6 (R) lets Sivir enable team engages or disengages, turning neutral waves into coordinated fights.
First completed marksman item increases (W) damage, improving poke and wave crash potential against Zeri.

Win conditions

Convert (W) poke and wave crashes into turret plates and force Zeri off the wave before item spikes.
Use (E) to negate key enemy spells, enabling safer farming and scaling into teamfight DPS.
Leverage level 6 (R) with allied movement to set up favorable objective fights and team skirmishes around dragon.