Matchup
Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldHeavy poke
Build vs Zoe
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti AD
Anti AP
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR1 games
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Careful
Careful
Aggressive
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
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8.5s | 0.25s | 18s | – |
| 6 | 7.5s | 0.25s | 18s | 11s |
| 9 | 6.5s | 0.25s | 18s | 11s |
| 11 | 6.5s | 0.25s | 18s | 8s |
| 16 | 6.5s | 0.25s | 16s | 5s |
| 18 | 6.5s | 0.25s | 14s | 5s |
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