Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Azir
VS
Champion 2
Ryze
vs

47.6%
Azir win rate vs Ryze
Ryze has the edge
227
Games Analyzed
47.6%
Azir WR
52.4%
Ryze WR
-193
Avg Gold Diff @15
Azir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ryze
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Azir
Level 6
Ryze
Level 6
Azir
Nashor's Tooth
Ryze
2 items
Azir
3 items
Ryze
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Azir is strongest late game while Ryze peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Azir's Weakness
Azir's main weakness: Early weak, high skill floor, assassins. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Azir Win Condition
Soldier DPS, Shurima Shuffle engage, scale
Ryze Win Condition
EQ combo spam, R team teleport, scale into DPS mage
Recommended Items
Azir

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ryze's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Ryze's engage tool
Ryze
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Azir's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Azir's engage tool
Azir's Worst Matchups
Ryze's Worst Matchups
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