↑ Strengths
- Very hard to punish in lane thanks to his E.
- Ability to constantly poke before objectives.
- Flexible in disorganized or extended fights.
- Can function without strong frontline due to self-reliance.
September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
Ezreal Wild Rift — Build, Counters & Tier
Ezreal is a Dragon Lane marksman-mage in Wild Rift, an explorer doubling damage through precise skill shots rather than standard auto-attacks.
Best build Trinity Force › Manamune › Serylda's Grudge › Essence Reaver › Black Cleaver Full build →
★ Dragon Lane
Tier S+
September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
adcpokemobility
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win
51%
#38 · ↓3pt
Pick
12.8%
#7
Ban
1.2%
#80
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Win Rate (30d)
50.98%+0.18 pts
Pick Rate
12.83%
Ban Rate
1.18%
Ezreal's win rate has climbed +0.18 pts over the last 30 days, now at 50.98%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers.
§ 01 — Editorial brief
Ezreal remains a unique ADC in this patch: less reliant on strict positioning than others, but highly dependent on mechanical accuracy and poke rhythm.
Ezreal is a Dragon Lane marksman-mage in Wild Rift, an explorer doubling damage through precise skill shots rather than standard auto-attacks. His kit offers a frequently used Mystic Shot reducing cooldowns on hit, a dash via Arcane Shift, and a global beam ultimate with massive damage. He excels in safe poke compositions seeking to harass without exposure. In Wild Rift, his hybrid build flexibility allows adaptation to almost any enemy composition, making him one of the most versatile ADCs.
Ezreal fits in poke or sustained harassment compositions that leverage his long-range safety. He benefits from heal or shield supports that extend his lane presence. Compositions that win lane and then scale get the most out of his kit.
Ezreal is exposed against champions who can negate his range advantage through superior mobility or instant CC. Aggressive dive or higher sustained poke compositions limit his impact. His lack of raw DPS makes him less effective against tanky compositions.
With Ezreal, your Q is your primary tool — keep it in constant spam to harass and reduce cooldowns via procs. Use your E conservatively for dodging rather than aggression. Your ultimate can secure distant targets or deal global damage.
§ 06 — The matchup wallEzreal Wild Rift counters and synergies
Hard
Unfav.
Skill
Fav.
Synergy
Unfav.
Varus
Skill
Ashe
Fav.
Jinx
Ideal
Lulu
Lulu's Wild Growth on Ezreal creates a defensive AoE knockup when assassins or engagers try to kill him — Ezreal can chase DPSing with Mystic Shot while Lulu CCs his pursuers. Whimsy + move speed combined with Arcane Shift makes Ezreal nearly impossible to catch while kiting: the combination of dual move speeds and a dash creates the hardest-to-kill ADC in the game. Strong spike at level 6: Lulu can ultra-protect an aggressive Ezreal who dives to stack his Sheen passive with an Arcane Shift in the enemy carry's face.
Ideal
Yuumi
Strong
Leona
Strong
Senna
§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Ezreal Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses
↓ Weaknesses
- Against highly aggressive all-in lanes.
- If your team lacks consistent teamfight DPS.
- In a fast, engage-heavy draft.
- If you're not comfortable with skillshots.
02
§ 03 — Game planEzreal Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game
I
Early
Farm safe, poke with Q, clean recall timings to…
Lvl. 1 → 6
Farm safe, poke with Q, clean recall timings to accelerate Manamune.
II
Mid
Muramana plus Trinity Force: play around…
Lvl. 7 → 11
Muramana plus Trinity Force: play around objectives with poke and kiting.
III
Late
Kite back, protect E, use R to cut waves or reach…
Lvl. 12+
Kite back, protect E, use R to cut waves or reach the backline.
§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsEzreal: combos & tips Wild Rift
Long-range poke combo
1
W
W
2
Q
Q
Mark the target with W, then use Q to trigger the W explosion (bonus damage + mana refund). Main long-range combo.
Engage combo
1
W
W
2
E
E
3
Q
Q
4
AA
Mark with W, use E towards the target to trigger W + dodge/close in, Q for the burst, AA.
All-in combo
1
W
W
2
Q
Q
3
E
E
4
Q
Q
5
R
R
W marks, Q reduces cooldowns, E to reposition, Q again for extra damage, R as a finisher.
Escape combo
1
E
E
2
Q
Q
E to dash away, Q backwards to maintain stacks and reduce the escape’s cooldowns.
§ 08 — DialoguesEzreal Wild Rift FAQ
Q.01 Is Ezreal a good ADC to carry with? +
Ezreal can carry, but not like traditional ADCs. He relies less on burst or sustained auto-attack DPS and more on maintaining constant pressure without dying. He performs best in longer, structured games where he can gradually stack damage.
Q.02 Why is Ezreal hard to play correctly? +
His difficulty comes from reliance on skillshots and smart positioning. Missing Qs or misusing E drastically reduces impact. He requires strong fight awareness and consistent accuracy.
Q.03 When is Ezreal strongest? +
Ezreal is strongest in mid game when his items allow effective poke and objective control. He thrives when teams hesitate to engage directly.
Q.04 What is the biggest trap with Ezreal? +
The biggest trap is assuming he is always safe. His E gives a sense of security, but misused, it exposes him instantly. Ezreal remains vulnerable if caught out or without his escape.
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Data — Stats per levelEzreal Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)
Movement speed 340Attack range 575Bonus attack speed / lvl +2.2%
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| Lvl | HP | AD | Armor | MR | Mana | HP regen | Res. regen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 600 | 58 | 34 | 30 | 390 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 720 | 62.5 | 39 | 31.4 | 439 | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| 3 | 840 | 67 | 44 | 32.8 | 488 | 7.4 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 960 | 71.5 | 49 | 34.2 | 537 | 8 | 11.7 |
| 5 | 1,080 | 76 | 54 | 35.6 | 586 | 8.7 | 12.6 |
| 6 | 1,200 | 80.5 | 59 | 37 | 635 | 9.4 | 13.5 |
| 7 | 1,320 | 85 | 64 | 38.4 | 684 | 10.1 | 14.4 |
| 8 | 1,440 | 89.5 | 69 | 39.8 | 733 | 10.8 | 15.3 |
| 9 | 1,560 | 94 | 74 | 41.2 | 782 | 11.4 | 16.2 |
| 10 | 1,680 | 98.5 | 79 | 42.6 | 831 | 12.1 | 17.1 |
| 11 | 1,800 | 103 | 84 | 44 | 880 | 12.8 | 18 |
| 12 | 1,920 | 107.5 | 89 | 45.4 | 929 | 13.5 | 18.9 |
| 13 | 2,040 | 112 | 94 | 46.8 | 978 | 14.2 | 19.8 |
| 14 | 2,160 | 116.5 | 99 | 48.2 | 1,027 | 14.8 | 20.7 |
| 15 | 2,280 | 121 | 104 | 49.6 | 1,076 | 15.5 | 21.6 |
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