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Zoe Counters

Zoe

Zoe, the Aspect of Twilight

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

  • Mid
  • Mage
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Zoe

These champions have the tools to beat Zoe.

  1. Fizz
    Fizz

    Fizz hops over Zoe's sleep bubble and dives her.

  2. Yasuo
    Yasuo

    Wind Wall blocks Zoe's Paddle Star and sleep bubble.

  3. Zed
    Zed

    Zed swaps past Zoe's bubble and bursts her.

  4. Galio
    Galio

    Galio's magic resist blunts Zoe's burst and his taunt catches her.

Worst picks against Zoe

Zoe usually wins these matchups.

  1. Veigar
    Veigar

    Zoe outranges Veigar and bursts him with Paddle Star.

  2. Malzahar
    Malzahar

    Zoe breaks Malzahar's spell shield with poke and outranges him.

  3. Annie
    Annie

    Zoe outranges Annie and bursts her.

  4. Ryze
    Ryze

    Zoe outranges Ryze and bursts him.

How to counter Zoe

  1. Dodge Sleepy Trouble Bubble: being put to sleep leads to double damage.

  2. Stand behind minions to block her Paddle Star.

  3. Watch for Portal Jump: she returns to her starting spot after one second.

  4. Dive her with gap closers; her escape is limited.

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Fizz, Yasuo, Zed and Galio are strong picks against Zoe. Fizz hops over Zoe's sleep bubble and dives her.
Zoe usually has the advantage against Veigar, Malzahar, Annie and Ryze, so avoid those picks when Zoe is likely in the mid.
Dodge Sleepy Trouble Bubble: being put to sleep leads to double damage. Stand behind minions to block her Paddle Star.
Zoe 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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