Veigar vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Veigar wins by punishing Zeri's predictable last-hit paths with (E) and burst after stacking (Q).
The lane turns on controlling wave state to deny Zeri safe poke angles and wall escape access.
Veigar scales harder but must survive early low agency and avoid extended fights where (R) excels.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to trap Zeri when she walks predictably for CS, then burst with (Q) and (R).
Only punish last hits if enemy support is out of engage range or brush control.
Back off after using (E) as Zeri's mobility and poke threaten countertrade without your cage.

Danger windows

(E) dash over walls combined with (W) poke creates high-risk zones near terrain.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or can follow up immediately after your (E).
Extended fights with (R) active are dangerous; disengage quickly to prevent sustained damage.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to reduce Zeri's dash (E) escape and poke (W) angles.
Punish Zeri stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid pushing early waves too far to prevent Zeri exploiting your immobility when (E) is down.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Veigar execute low targets caught in (E), forcing Zeri to respect burst windows.
First completed mage item plus (Q) stacks boost Veigar's burst, enabling safer pressure and wave control.
Zeri's level 6 (R) demands Veigar avoid extended fights and focus on short burst trades or disengage.

Win conditions

Deny Zeri free farm by punishing her last-hit attempts near your safety with (E) and burst.
Convert health leads into wave crashes to take plates and force Zeri recalls before item spikes.
Scale safely to first item and stack thresholds, then leverage (R) burst in teamfights and objective setups.