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Zyra

Controller · Support · Jungle

Zyra counters, build & runes

Zyra, Rise of the Thorns, is a controller mostly played in Support and Jungle. In Support it has a 50.3% win rate in patch 16.22 and sits in tier B. It excels at crowd control, teamfights and area damage and is strongest in the early game.

Patch 16.22 · SoloQ

SupportSupport56%JungleJungle44%
BTier
50.3%Win rate
2.7%Pick rate
4.3%Ban rate
#25Rank · Support
67,221Games

Zyra Support most played build

Runes46% of games · 52.9% WR

SorceryArcane Comet
Manaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Domination
Taste of BloodRelentless Hunter

Arcane Comet · Manaflow Band · Transcendence · Scorch
Taste of Blood · Relentless Hunter

Summoner spells44.4% WR

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order38% of games · 36.4% WR

EQW

Levels 1 to 3: E · W · Q

Starting items99% of games · 50.8% WR

Health PotionHealth Potion

Core build15% of games · 16.7% WR

Liandry's TormentLiandry's TormentRylai's Crystal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass

Boots73% of games · 49.0% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
BTier
52.1%Win rate
2.1%Pick rate
4.3%Ban rate
#16Rank · Jungle
53,069Games

Zyra Jungle most played build

Runes80% of games · 52.2% WR

DominationElectrocute
Cheap ShotSixth SenseTreasure Hunter
Precision
Legend: HasteCut Down

Electrocute · Cheap Shot · Sixth Sense · Treasure Hunter
Legend: Haste · Cut Down

Summoner spells52.2% WR

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order88% of games · 54.4% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · W · E

Starting items55% of games · 53.1% WR

Scorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup

Core build27% of games · 49.1% WR

Liandry's TormentLiandry's TormentShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass

Boots83% of games · 54.1% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Jungle path

Starting on redRedKrugsRaptorsWolvesBlueGromp

Starting on blueBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

Champion profile

  • Burst damage3
  • Sustained damage3
  • Durability0
  • Crowd control4
  • Mobility0
  • Engage2
  • Peel2
  • Poke3

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Teamfighting

Excels at

  • Teamfights
  • Area damage

Struggles against

  • hard crowd control
  • poke
  • burst damage

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Zyra in Support?

In patch 16.22, the hardest lane opponents for Zyra in Support are Amumu (43.0%), Galio (45.3%) and Yuumi (46.8%). In brackets, Zyra's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Zyra strong against?

In Support, Zyra wins most often against Ashe (59.1%), Camille (54.9%) and Swain (53.8%).

What is the best Zyra build in Support?

The core Zyra build in Support is Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Zhonya's Hourglass. Keystone: Arcane Comet, with Domination as the secondary tree. Skill order: E > Q > W.

Is Zyra good in patch 16.22?

It is tier B in Support (rank 25), with a 50.3% win rate, 2.7% pick rate and 4.3% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.22. Updated November 4, 2026.