Matchup

Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldHeavy poke

Build vs Zoe

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Gustwalker Hatchling

Core build

Eclipse
1DPS
Sundered Sky
2Bruiser
Sterak's Gage
3Survival

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Black Cleaver
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

411100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD
Death's Dance
vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Black Cleaver
5vs Tank
Youmuu's Ghostblade
vs Tank

DPS

Trinity Force
DPS
Infinity Edge
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
TriumphTriumph
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
SorcerySorcery
CelerityCelerity
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
ViVi
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