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Ziggs vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Ryze

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ziggs controls lane by poking from range and using waveclear to deny Ryze safe scaling.
Pressure Ryze early to prevent him from comfortably farming and setting up his spell rotations.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and control approach paths with E, avoiding Ryze W root range.
Punish Ryze when his mana is low or Ryze W is on cooldown by stepping forward with poke.
Avoid trading when Ryze can chain Ryze E and Ryze Q damage or has W available for root setup.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Ryze has full mana and Ryze W ready to root for follow-up damage.
Avoid extended trades if Ryze can chain Ryze E spread and Ryze Q empowered damage.
If W is down, Ziggs can consider more aggressive poke and wave pressure.

Early game

Use Q and E to poke Ryze whenever he steps forward to farm or cast spells.
Keep W ready to disengage if Ryze tries to close for W root or all-in.
Clear waves quickly to punish Ryze's attempts to push or roam with Ryze R.

Power spikes

Ziggs major spikes: level 6 R for long-range burst and first mage poke item for sustained damage.
Respect Ryze's major spikes: first mana/AP item and level 6 Ryze R for map plays and sustained rotations.

Win conditions

Use superior range to chip Ryze's health and force him to farm under pressure.
Convert poke advantage into turret damage using W execute on low turret plates.
Deny Ryze safe farming and roaming by fast waveclear and punishing his step forward to cast spells.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup