Trundle vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Ryze

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's medium early agency and lane pressure to force extended melee trades against Ryze's low early agency mage style.
Deny Ryze safe scaling by forcing fights inside (W) and punishing his low mobility and short range.
This is a juggernaut splitpush vs scaling mage matchup; focus on extended duels and side-lane pressure to outvalue Ryze's map plays.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to steal attack damage and weaken Ryze before committing to extended trades inside (W).
Place (E) to cut off Ryze's escape or block his approach when he tries to engage with (W).
Avoid wasting (E) without a chase or disengage purpose to maintain control of trades.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root combined with (E) setup as a window where committing can lead to being locked down.
Avoid engaging when Ryze has enough mana and cooldowns to cycle spells repeatedly, increasing his damage threat.
Be cautious during (R) window as he can create map pressure and force defensive plays, limiting Trundle's all-in opportunities.

Early game

Start trades when (W) root is on cooldown to avoid getting locked down.
Use (W) zone to boost healing and attack speed during early trades to outlast Ryze's poke.
Avoid fighting outside (W) where Ryze can kite and punish Trundle's low mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Ryze if he builds tanky or on any durable target to steal resistances and health for stronger duels.
After first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside (W) to pressure towers and punish Ryze's isolated defense.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing cautiously and avoiding extended trades when he has full mana and cooldowns.

Win conditions

Force extended duels inside (W) to maximize Trundle's healing and attack speed advantage over Ryze.
Use (E) pillar to trap Ryze or block his escape, then follow up with (R) on durable targets to shred his resistances.
Apply side-lane pressure after winning trades to take towers and force Ryze into unfavorable fights or map responses.