Lee Sin & Ryze Synergy
Lee Sin Jungle and Ryze Mid win 46.1% of 1,970 Low Elo games together, +1.6 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.
Why this duo works
Ryze can lock down a gank target with Rune Prison(W), giving Lee Sin time to land Sonic Wave(Q) and follow with Resonating Strike(Q). Lee also brings early pressure and a frontline presence that lets Ryze contribute damage from behind him.
Playing the duo
When Ryze has applied Flux with Spell Flux(E), Rune Prison(W) roots the target; that reliable setup lets Lee Sin line up Sonic Wave(Q) and safely follow with Resonating Strike(Q).
Ryze players describe Lee as a jungler who can capitalize on his targeted crowd control, while Lee's early presence can create room for Ryze to deal damage.
How to play as Lee Sin
When Ryze has applied Spell Flux(E), coordinate your gank around his rooted Rune Prison(W) target so Sonic Wave(Q) is easier to land and follow up.
How to play as Ryze
For a gank, apply Spell Flux(E) before Rune Prison(W) to root the target, then let Lee Sin follow with Sonic Wave(Q); players specifically value junglers who can exploit your targeted crowd control.
Sources
These notes come from r/RyzeMains, checked against the champions' abilities.