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Zoe Mid Build

Patch 26.17805 games

Manifestation du Crépuscule

Filters

WR53.0%

Ban2.1%

Games555

All ranks

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Core items

Most built items

Récompense de quête de la voie du milieu

99% pick

53.0%551

Écho de Luden

79% pick

52.1%441

Chaussures de lanceur de sorts

72% pick

53.0%402

Fléau de liche

46% pick

56.6%258

Flamme-ombre

42% pick

51.7%232

Baguette trop grosse

30% pick

51.8%166

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Starting items

Early game items

Anneau de Doran

51.0%153

Sceau noir

51.5%136

Anneau de Doran + Sceau noir

55.6%54

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Summoner spells

Popular combinations

Flash + Ignite

53.2%528

Flash + Barrier

55.6%9

Exhaust + Flash

22.2%9

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Runes

Most played pages

Electrocute

Domination + Sorcery

52.5%137

Domination

Sorcery

Shards

★ Most popular

Electrocute

Domination + Sorcery

51.5%33

Domination

Sorcery

Shards

Electrocute

Domination + Sorcery

48.1%27

Domination

Sorcery

Shards

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Popular builds

Full item combinations

63.6%11★ Top

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72.7%11

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27.3%11

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44.4%9

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Real-time data

Stats computed from ranked matches. Data gets more accurate over time.

555 gamesPatch 26.17

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Zoe lore ▾

Incarnation de l'espièglerie, de l'imagination et de l'inconstance, Zoé est une messagère cosmique de Targon, annonciatrice des grands événements qui chamboulent les mondes. Sa simple présence distord les règles mathématiques qui gouvernent dans l'ombre les réalités et, sans pour autant le vouloir, peut même provoquer des cataclysmes. Cela explique peut-être la nonchalance désinvolte avec laquelle Zoé traite ses tâches, préférant consacrer le plus clair de son temps à s'amuser, à jouer des tours aux mortels, bref, à faire tout ce qui lui plaît. Une rencontre avec Zoé peut se révéler joyeuse et porteuse d'optimisme, mais ce n'est souvent qu'une apparence, cachant une vérité extrêmement dangereuse.

Zoe Mid Guide | Patch 26.17

Zoe thrives as a burst mage in mid lane, dominating with high outplay potential. Her win rate sits at 50.6% across 14,949 ranked games, proving her viability in Season 16.

How to play Zoe?

Zoe excels as a roaming mid-lane assassin, leveraging her long-range poke and unpredictable engage tools. Early game, focus on landing your Q (Spell Thief) to poke and secure CS while denying enemies. Mid-game, abuse your mobility with E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) to roam bot or top, creating pressure and enabling picks. Late game, prioritize positioning to land your full combo (Q > W > R) from safety, as your damage scales with AP and ability cooldowns. Avoid over-extending, as Zoe’s squishy nature makes her vulnerable to coordinated dives or CC chains.

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✅ Strengths

•High burst damage with a 3-second stun on W (Spell Thief) when landed perfectly
•Unmatched roaming potential thanks to E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) and long-range Q (Spell Thief)
•Strong waveclear with Q (Spell Thief) and R (Portal Jump) for quick rotations
•Scaling AP damage that punishes over-extended enemies in the mid-game

❌ Weaknesses

•Extremely squishy with no innate sustain or defensive tools
•High skill ceiling due to reliance on precise ability combos and timing
•Vulnerable to crowd control (CC) chains, which can negate her burst
•Relies heavily on landing abilities to be impactful, making her inconsistent

💡 Tips for Zoe

1.Use Q (Spell Thief) to poke enemies in lane while also securing CS—its low cooldown makes it a reliable tool for short trades.
2.Save E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) for either engaging or disengaging, depending on the situation. It’s your primary tool for roaming or escaping ganks.
3.Roam aggressively after level 6, especially if your laner is even or ahead. Zoe’s global presence can swing objectives like Herald or Dragon.
4.Aim your R (Portal Jump) to land behind enemies for maximum burst. It’s also a great tool for escaping bad fights or repositioning in teamfights.
5.Build items like Rabadon’s Deathcap and Void Staff against high MR comps to maximize your AP scaling. Zhonya’s Hourglass can be a lifesaver in teamfights where you’re targeted first.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Zoe

What runes should I take on Zoe in ranked?

Standard runes are Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch for lane dominance, with Absolute Focus and Gathering Storm for mid-game scaling.

Is Zoe good in the current meta?

Zoe remains viable in Season 16 with a 50.6% win rate, but her success depends heavily on player skill and matchup knowledge.

How do I deal with hard engage champions like Leona or Nautilus?

Play for short trades, avoid extended fights, and use E (Sleepy Trouble Bubble) to poke or disengage. Save your W (Spell Thief) stun for when they commit.