Zoe vs Renekton MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Zoe controls lane pressure by using long-range picks and poke to deny Renekton's early wave control and fury stacking.
This matchup is a snowball vs early lane bully where Zoe must maintain distance and punish Renekton's cooldown windows to avoid his burst trades.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) to land sleep, then use (R) + (Q) for extended poke and burst before Renekton can engage.
Punish Renekton after he uses both (E) casts forward or when his fury is low to avoid his empowered (W) stun.
Avoid trading if (E) is missed or (R) is used poorly, as you become vulnerable to his short burst trades.

Danger windows

Respect Renekton's empowered (W) stun when his fury is high; avoid close-range trades during this window.
Be cautious when Renekton has both (E) casts available, as he can dash in and out quickly for burst trades.
Avoid overextending when Renekton reaches level 6 with (R) active, as he gains health and sustained damage for all-ins.

Early game

Use (E) to fish for sleep setups early and punish Renekton when he uses both (E) dashes aggressively.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as missing (E) leaves you vulnerable to Renekton's empowered (W) stun.
Keep the wave in a state that limits Renekton's fury stacking and short burst trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to extend poke range and create pick or escape opportunities; track Renekton's response cooldowns.
After your first completed AP burst item, increase pressure on waves and trades confidently while respecting Renekton's burst windows.
Respect Renekton's level 3 full combo and level 6 (R) for all-in potential; avoid extended trades during these spikes.

Win conditions

Use (E) to find reliable pick angles and follow up with (R) + (Q) for burst damage to deny Renekton's early lane control.
Punish Renekton's cooldowns, especially after he expends fury or both (E) dashes, to maintain lane dominance.
Leverage your superior range and poke to control wave state, pressure Renekton under turret, and roam to influence other lanes.