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Core
Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.
Top Ryze who shakes the map with Teleport. Mana stacks make him tanky from the laning phase.
+0.87 magic penetration×9
+1.41 armor×9
-0.83% cooldowns×9
+2.7 health per level (+48.6 at champion level 18)×3
Skill Leveling Order
Max order Q → E → WQQQQQWWWWWEEEEE
RRRMax Q (Overload) first, then E (Spell Flux), W (Rune Prison) last. Uses Teleport to join fights and reset.
Item Build
Riot classic recommendedData collected 2026-08-16
Masteries
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0/121 in Offense for burst, 9 in Utility for mana and sustain. Same stacking build as mid.
Playstyle
Top Ryze runs the same mana-stack build as mid but uses Teleport to join bot/dragon fights and shake the map. Poke melee bruisers with W (Rune Prison)-Q-E while keeping your distance, and once stacked, pour out endless damage from the side lane.
An AP bruiser mid who hammers relentlessly with Rune Prison and chained spells.
+0.87 magic penetration×9+1.41 armor×9
+1.34 magic resist×9
+1.5% movement speed×3
Skill Leveling Order
Max order Q → W → EQQQQQWWWWWEEEEERRRMax in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
Item Build
Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16Build path · Boots of Speed → Health Potion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rod of Ages → Archangel's Staff → Rabadon's Deathcap
Open with Boots of Speed + Health Potion.Sorcerer's Shoes››
Masteries
Open in simulator →1/10/41/42/20/44/40/10/30/11/10/20/20/30/10/10/30/40/10/12/34/40/21/33/30/12/20/21/10/11/13/30/30/13/30/10/11/10/10/30/30/10/10/30/30/20/40/10/30/10/20/40/30/10/10/30/121 points into Defense to hold the lane and survive trades.
Playstyle
He stacks mana and health together, so Rod of Ages and Frozen Heart anchor the build alongside Deathcap. Root with W (Rune Prison), then chain Q (Overload)-E (Spell Flux) for burst. Once tanky, he becomes a bruiser mage pouring out endless damage in side lanes and fights.
Base Stats
Lv1 · growth · Lv18Skills
Passive · Q · W · E · R
When Ryze casts a spell, all other spells have their cooldown reduced by 1 second.
Ryze throws a charge of pure energy at an enemy for heavy damage and additional damage based upon Ryze's maximum mana. Ryze also gains passive cooldown reduction.
Ryze traps target enemy unit in a cage of runes, damaging them and preventing them from moving. Also gains bonus damage based on Ryze's maximum mana.
Ryze releases an orb of pure magical power that deals damage and bounces from the initial target up to 5 times. Also gains bonus damage based on Ryze's maximum mana. Targets hit have their magic resistance reduced.
Ryze channels immense arcane power, he gains spell vamp and all of his spells deal area of effect damage.
Champion Tips
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- Ryze can use himself as a conduit for his Spell Flux ability if there are no additional enemies to bounce the spell off of.
- Using Ryze's ultimate to farm creeps can lead to a large gold advantage.
Playing against
- Be cautious about engaging Ryze alone with less than full health.
- Cleanse and Banshee's Veil are especially effective defenses against Ryze.
- Ryze can only lock down one player with Rune Prison. Attacking with friends is the most effective approach, but remember to avoid Spell Flux bouncing between you and your allies.
Frequently Asked
The quick answers, straight from this buildWhat runes for Ryze?
Marks Greater Mark of Magic Penetration 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed 3
What mastery setup for Ryze?
9/21/0 split. 21 points into Defense to hold the lane and survive trades.
What is Ryze’s skill order?
Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R whenever available. Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
What is Ryze’s item build?
Start: Boots of Speed + Health Potion → Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes → Core: Rod of Ages · Archangel's Staff · Rabadon's Deathcap
Who is Ryze weak against?
Kassadin — Vulnerable to burst assassins after 6 / Annie — Hard to escape his mobility late
Lore
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