Zoe vs Taliyah MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Taliyah

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage with high early agency who wants to pressure and punish Taliyah's movement through E and W cooldowns.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Taliyah safe wave control and prevent her from setting up roam timers.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing E sleep, then use Q and R to maximize burst damage from unexpected angles.
Respect Taliyah's W and E cooldowns; punish when these are spent or missed by stepping forward aggressively.
Avoid using R at bad timings to prevent vulnerability to Taliyah's counter-engage or poke.

Danger windows

Zoe is vulnerable after missing E or when E is on cooldown, as she loses her main pick and damage amp.
Avoid overusing R without a clear follow-up to prevent being punished by Taliyah's W displacement.
Punish Taliyah when she wastes W or E, as these are her main setup and peel tools.

Early game

Use early levels to fish for E sleep and follow up with Q and R for burst before Taliyah can safely trade.
Avoid extended trades if E is on cooldown to prevent being punished by Taliyah's W displacement and E slow.
Keep wave on your side to limit Taliyah's ability to push and roam safely.

Power spikes

Zoe's level 6 R unlocks extended poke angles and burst potential.
Zoe's first completed AP burst item significantly increases kill threat.
Respect Taliyah's level 6 R for map pressure and potential roams that can leave Zoe vulnerable.

Win conditions

Win lane by landing E sleep combos and using R+Q for long-range burst to chip Taliyah down.
Deny Taliyah safe wave control to prevent her from roaming and applying map pressure.
Capitalize on cooldown windows of Taliyah's W and E to force short trades favorable to Zoe.