Taliyah vs Ryze
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through superior range and Q poke, but Ryze becomes dangerous post-6 with his R enabling all-in potential and better sustained damage in extended fights.
- Your early game advantage diminishes significantly once he completes his first item and gains access to his ultimate.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves using Q from max range to chunk Ryze while staying outside his E-Q combo range, then using W to disengage or interrupt his approach.
- Never commit to extended trades where his shield and lower cooldowns give him the advantage.
Wave Control
- You should push early waves with Q to establish priority and roam, as Ryze will eventually outscale your waveclear and match your roaming with R.
- Focus on creating early map pressure before he reaches his power spikes at level 6 and first item completion.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use W aggressively without vision or escape routes, as Ryze can easily punish overextension with his point-and-click root combo.
- Avoid trading when your Q is on worked ground, as your damage output becomes significantly weaker without the multi-hit potential.
Created on 01/11/2026
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