Matchup

Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldHeavy poke

Build vs Zoe

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Gustwalker Hatchling

Core build

Blade of The Ruined King
1DPS
Black Cleaver
2vs Tank
Death's Dance
3vs AD

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
The Collector
5vs Tank

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Spirit Visage
5vs AP

Anti Tank

The Collector
5vs Tank

DPS

Titanic Hydra
Bruiser
Infinity Edge
DPS

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
BriarBriar
ZoeZoe
Aggressive
Careful
Careful

Zoe's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

More Sparkles! (P)

Zoe's next basic attack after casting a spell deals bonus magic damage.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
38.5s0.25s18s
67.5s0.25s18s11s
96.5s0.25s18s11s
116.5s0.25s18s8s
166.5s0.25s16s5s
186.5s0.25s14s5s

Playing against Zoe

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Dodge her E (bubble) at all costs: if you fall asleep, the follow-up Q deals massive bonus damage.

2

Her bubble stays on the ground as a trap: don't walk into the bubbles on the ground in lane.

3

When Zoe R's, she ALWAYS returns to her starting position — place your skillshots at her return location.

4

Mobile champions counter Zoe because her burst depends on landing the static E.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026