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Azir Counters

Azir

Azir, the Emperor of the Sands

Who beats Azir in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Mid
  • Mage
  • Marksman
  • Ranged · 525 range
  • 330 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Azir

These champions have the tools to beat Azir.

  1. Fizz
    Fizz

    Fizz hops onto Azir and kills him before his soldiers can kite him.

  2. Zed
    Zed

    Zed swaps past Azir's soldiers and bursts him, and Azir's Shurima Shuffle has a long cooldown.

  3. Syndra
    Syndra

    Syndra outranges Azir early and bursts him after he spends Shurima Shuffle.

  4. Xerath
    Xerath

    Xerath outranges Azir's soldiers and pokes him down in the early levels.

Worst picks against Azir

Azir usually wins these matchups.

  1. Malzahar
    Malzahar

    Azir's soldiers poke Malzahar from range and break his spell shield safely.

  2. Veigar
    Veigar

    Azir pokes Veigar with soldiers outside his cage range.

  3. Ryze
    Ryze

    Azir outranges Ryze with soldiers and blocks his engage with his ultimate.

  4. Galio
    Galio

    Azir pokes Galio from range and pushes him away with Emperor's Divide.

How to counter Azir

  1. Pressure him early; he needs items before his soldiers deal real damage.

  2. Bait Shurima Shuffle, his dash, before committing to an all-in.

  3. Avoid fighting near his soldiers, where his damage comes from.

  4. Watch for Emperor's Divide: it pushes your whole team back.

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Fizz, Zed, Syndra and Xerath are strong picks against Azir. Fizz hops onto Azir and kills him before his soldiers can kite him.
Azir usually has the advantage against Malzahar, Veigar, Ryze and Galio, so avoid those picks when Azir is likely in the mid.
Pressure him early; he needs items before his soldiers deal real damage. Bait Shurima Shuffle, his dash, before committing to an all-in.
Azir has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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