Matchup
Heavy AP damageSustained DPSSplit pushHigh burst
Build vs Ryze
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Khazix
RyzeAggressive
Neutral
Passive
Ryze's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Arcane Mastery (P)
Ryze's spells deal extra damage based on his Bonus Mana, and he gains a percentage increase to his maximum Mana based on his Ability Power.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5s | 11s | 3.5s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 11s | 3.5s | 3m |
| 9 | 5s | 10.5s | 3.5s | 3m |
| 11 | 5s | 10s | 3.5s | 2m40 |
| 16 | 5s | 9s | 3s | 2m20 |
| 18 | 5s | 9s | 2.5s | 2m20 |
Playing against Ryze
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Ryze is weak in the early game (pre-6) and has short range — punish him with long-range champions.
2
His R is a visible channel: interrupt it with CC or position on it to fight on arrival.
3
Ryze needs to be at short range to combo — assassins and burst mages counter him well.
4
MR reduces all his damage, which is 100% magic.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026