Against ryze, Ryze will try to avoid team fighting in the mid-game as he still needs time to come online. Looking for fights as soon as the laning phase has ended is favourable.

Team fighting in the late game is where Ryze can shine. Ending the game as quickly as possible will reduce his chances of coming online and winning the fight for his team.

Warding your flanks will reduce Ryze’s ability to get a good Ultimate R off and surprise your teammates. Avoid pushing too far forward when you don’t know where Ryze is to reduce the chances of him catching you out with his Ultimate R. Against ryze, Ryze will try to avoid team fighting in the middle of the game because he still needs time to come online. The search for fights as soon as the laning phase is over is favorable. Team fighting in the last game is where Ryze can shine. Finishing the game as quickly as possible will reduce his chances of coming online and winning the fight for his team. Warding your flanks will reduce Ryze's ability to get a good final R and surprise your teammates. Avoid pushing too far forward when you don't know where Ryze is to reduce the chances of catching you with his ultimate R.