By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Ryze Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Rune Mage.
Safe blind pick. Ryze holds up before the enemy laner is known, so it can go first.
- Blind safety86/100
- Ban rank#51 of 142
- Pick rank#26 of 142
- Mid standing#2 of 55
Who breaks a blind Ryze
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Ryze’s blind safety from 86 to 71; Ryze’s blind floor is 50.9%.
If the enemy locks Ryze
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Ryze plays, with Ryze entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | Kayle | Vel'Koz | 84/100 |
| Baron | Kayle | Yone | 84/100 |
Drafting around Ryze
Ryze leans AP, so the next pick should add AD damage. Best pick for each lane Ryze does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
