Lissandra vs Ryze

Lissandra
You
VS
Ryze

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: You win short trades with Q-W combo due to superior range and burst damage, especially levels 1-3 before Ryze gets multiple ability points.
  • Post-6: You lose extended 1v1s against his sustained damage, but can still win with perfect R engage into full combo if you catch him without his passive stacks up.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q to poke and proc Electrocute when possible, then immediately W-Q for burst damage before backing off to avoid his E-W root retaliation.
  • Save your E for escaping his all-in attempts or gap-closing for kills, not for poke trades.

Wave Control

  • Match his E-Q waveclear with your Q and look for roam timings when he's low on mana or backing, as you have better early game impact.
  • Keep waves in neutral positions to avoid his E-Q poke while maintaining your Q range advantage.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste your W defensively too early in trades since it's your main damage tool and crowd control - Ryze will capitalize on the cooldown window.
  • Avoid extended fights after level 6 unless you have a significant health advantage, as his sustained DPS with passive stacks will outdamage your burst rotation.
Created on 05/19/2026
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