Hi everyone and welcome to FOTM Friday! Today's report focuses on an old favorite that's risen to the top of the top, Ryze! With massive buffs on his abilities this patch, Ryze is an absolute terror top lane again. Although he still suffers slightly from low range mid lane, his ability to bully is incredible.
Introduction
Hi everyone and welcome to FOTM Friday! Today's report focuses on an old favorite that's risen to the top of the top, Ryze! With massive buffs on his abilities this patch, Ryze is an absolute terror top lane again. Although he still suffers slightly from low range mid lane, his ability to bully is incredible.What's Different?
Patch Changes
After Ryze's initial rework, his results started out poor, sporting win rates that would make even Shyvana cringe. However, in the latest Patch 5.10 changes, Riot gifted the following:
Ryze
Q damage up at later ranks, Arcane Mastery and Desperate Power now last 6 seconds at all ranks.
We've got some follow-up adjustments for everyone's favorite rogue mage with bad teeth - specifically just streamlining some of those buff durations.
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Passive - Arcane Mastery
Passive - Arcane MasterySUPERCHARGED MASTERYAll buffs (stacks, shield, etc) associated with Arcane Mastery now apply at the end of the spells' cast time ⇒ beginning of spells' cast time
SUPERCHARGED DURATION3/4/5/6 seconds (based on ranks in R - Desperate Power) ⇒ 6 seconds at all ranks
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Q - Overload
Q - OverloadBASE DAMAGE65/90/115/140/165 magic damage ⇒ 65/95/125/155/185 magic damage
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R - Desperate Power
R - Desperate PowerDURATION4/5/6 seconds ⇒ 6 seconds at all ranks
These changes resulted in the following:
- Massive increase in overall Passive duration
- More spells cast for higher cooldown reductions
- Stunlock potential
Skill Order
The primary skill order most players follow is still R > Q > W > E.
However, some are players electing to maximize their W first in order to optimize their root time for potential early game stunlocks while his passive is active.
I think that against melee champions maxing his W is an insanely strong strategy. However, against another ranged champion Q may still be better.
I think that against melee champions maxing his W is an insanely strong strategy. However, against another ranged champion Q may still be better.
Item Build
Although Tear of the Goddess and Rod of Ages are still heavy staples on him, more and more players are choosing to pick up deathcap and void staff rather than his normal cooldown build with Frozen Heart.
The reason for this is that during his passive activation, his cooldowns become so low that CDR is a somewhat less valuable stat than sheer damage.
Role Position
As an AP champion that was originally a primary mid laner, he's found the most success top lane. However, as a champion that does benefit from blue, he still does very well mid when he fights against other melee champions such as Zed and Fizz.
Video Material
If you're still on the fence regarding how strong Ryze is and if you should pick him up, check out this video montage by e5xq0!