Fizz vs Ryze Mid Matchup

Fizz Mid wins 52.3% of 857 Low Elo games against Ryze Mid, -2.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Fizz

Time Playful / Trickster(E) to dodge Spell Flux(E) before you commit; Ryze players say using E to engage instead can leave you vulnerable to his E-W root.

Look for a Chum the Waters(R) hit at level 6 to force Ryze back under his tower or into a recall, even if the cast does not kill him.

Fizz becomes untargetable during Playful / Trickster(E), so a well-timed hop can dodge Ryze's Spell Flux(E) and prevent the Flux needed for Rune Prison(W)'s root.

How to play as Ryze

Vary when you cast Spell Flux(E) and do not rely on an early E-W root while Fizz still has Playful / Trickster(E); he can time the hop to dodge your E.

Sources

These notes come from r/RyzeMains, checked against the champions' abilities.