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Champions 6.9.1 · en_US

Ryze

The rogue mage

MageFighter Resource: MP
Attack 2
Defense 2
Magic 10
Difficulty 7

Abilities

P · Q · W · E · R
Arcane Mastery
P

Arcane Mastery

Casting spells grants a stack of Arcane Mastery.

At 5 stacks, Ryze becomes supercharged, gaining a Mana shield that blocks damage and causing his spellcasts to reduce the cooldown of his other spells significantly.

Ryze's abilities scale with his maximum Mana.
Overload
Q

Overload

Cooldown: 4 Cost: 40 Range: 900
Ryze throws a charge of pure energy in a line, dealing damage to the first enemy struck. Additionally, Arcane Mastery's supercharged duration is passively increased.
Rune Prison
W

Rune Prison

Cooldown: 14 Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 Range: 600
Ryze traps a target enemy unit in a cage of runes, damaging them and preventing them from moving.
Spell Flux
E

Spell Flux

Cooldown: 7 Cost: 60/70/80/90/100 Range: 600
Ryze releases an orb of pure magical power that bounces from the initial target to nearby enemies and Ryze before bouncing back to the initial target. Enemies hit are damaged and have their Magic Resist reduced.
Desperate Power
R

Desperate Power

Cooldown: 50/40/30 Range: 200
Ryze channels immense arcane power to gain Movement Speed, Spell Vamp, and area of effect damage on his spells. He also passively gains Cooldown Reduction and increases the duration of Arcane Mastery's supercharged effect.

Skins

10

Lore

There are many on Runeterra who are attracted to the study of magic or, in recent times, the emerging field of techmaturgy. For most, pursuit of such knowledge is formalized in a college or university. The halls of traditional study were never for Ryze, however, who felt a more raw and primal connection to the magic of Runeterra than those who tried to teach him. He struck out on his own as a young man to discover what already called to him. Ryze traveled the world, seeking the wisdom of powerful hermits, witches, and shamans - anyone who had something to share beyond what was taught in the city-states of Valoran. When he had learned all he could from these fonts of wisdom, Ryze turned to seek the lost, forgotten, and forbidden knowledge in the world, delving into mystical worlds where others feared to tread.

Ryze's tireless searching for magical knowledge led him to an ancient form of spellcraft known as thorn magic. This art required Ryze to tattoo spells on his body, permanently infusing his being with vast arcane power and finally fulfilling his need to bond with the mystical energies of Runeterra. His travels also led him to uncover the giant indestructible scroll he now carries on his back - the purpose of the inscribed spell remains a secret only Ryze knows. He claims it is an abomination - something that he must safeguard from the world. This has piqued the curiosity of many, though no one is sure how to separate the scroll from Ryze, or if it is possible to overcome the rogue mage to do so. Since then, Ryze has joined the League of Legends to study the magical creatures and powerful will-workers that fight there, in order to complete his exploration of mystical Runeterra.

''Ryze is no longer just a mage - he has become a creature of magic itself.''
-- High Councilor Heywan Relivash

Tips

Playing as

  • Spell Flux is exceptionally powerful against opponents standing in the middle of their minion waves.
  • Using Ryze's ultimate to farm creeps can lead to a large gold advantage.
  • Use Rune Prison to guarantee a hit with Overload.
  • Weaving Overload between other spellcasts while supercharged by Arcane Mastery allows Ryze to deal maximum damage during this period.

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.