Zoe
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Domination
Electrocute
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
Sorcery
Transcendence
Nimbus Cloak
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Zoe's next basic attack after casting a spell deals bonus magic damage.
| 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 |
Q (Paddle Star) deals more damage the further it travels — throw Q backward, then R (Portal Jump) forward, and redirect Q. The Q travels a massive distance.
E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) puts the enemy to sleep and the next hit deals bonus damage — use E sleep then max range Q for a one-shot.
W (Spell Thief) picks up summoner spells and item actives from the ground — pick up Flash, Ignite, or Redemption from enemies.
Your R (Portal Jump) returns you to your starting position after 1s — use it to poke with Q then return to safety.
Playing as Zoe
Tips to maximize your impact
Q (Paddle Star) deals more damage the further it travels — throw Q backward, then R (Portal Jump) forward, and redirect Q. The Q travels a massive distance.
E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) puts the enemy to sleep and the next hit deals bonus damage — use E sleep then max range Q for a one-shot.
W (Spell Thief) picks up summoner spells and item actives from the ground — pick up Flash, Ignite, or Redemption from enemies.
Your R (Portal Jump) returns you to your starting position after 1s — use it to poke with Q then return to safety.
Playing against Zoe
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Dodge her E (bubble) at all costs: if you fall asleep, the follow-up Q deals massive bonus damage.
Her bubble stays on the ground as a trap: don't walk into the bubbles on the ground in lane.
When Zoe R's, she ALWAYS returns to her starting position — place your skillshots at her return location.
Mobile champions counter Zoe because her burst depends on landing the static E.
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Stats against Zoe
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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