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Zyra Counters

Zyra

Zyra, Rise of the Thorns

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

  • Support
  • Mage
  • Support
  • Ranged · 575 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Zyra

These champions have the tools to beat Zyra.

  1. Leona
    Leona

    Leona engages on Zyra through her plants, and Zyra has no escape.

  2. Nautilus
    Nautilus

    Nautilus anchors Zyra through her plants and she has no escape.

  3. Pyke
    Pyke

    Pyke hooks Zyra and executes her.

  4. Rakan
    Rakan

    Rakan dashes past Zyra's plants and charms her with The Quickness.

Worst picks against Zyra

Zyra usually wins these matchups.

  1. Janna
    Janna

    Zyra's plants poke Janna and her ADC from range.

  2. Lulu
    Lulu

    Zyra's plants poke Lulu and her ADC from range.

  3. Braum
    Braum

    Zyra's plants poke Braum and his shield cannot block them.

  4. Morgana
    Morgana

    Zyra's plants poke Morgana from range.

How to counter Zyra

  1. Kill her plants before fighting near them.

  2. Dodge Grasping Roots, her root.

  3. Engage on her with crowd control; she has no escape.

  4. Spread out against Stranglethorns, her knock-up ultimate.

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Leona, Nautilus, Pyke and Rakan are strong picks against Zyra. Leona engages on Zyra through her plants, and Zyra has no escape.
Zyra usually has the advantage against Janna, Lulu, Braum and Morgana, so avoid those picks when Zyra is likely in the support.
Kill her plants before fighting near them. Dodge Grasping Roots, her root.
Zyra 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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