MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Azir
In Mid, Ryze wins 51% against Azir across 471 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Ryze ahead by 112 gold.
Does Ryze counter Azir?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Ryze over 471 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Azir as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 63% over 267 games; 300 behind drops it to 36% over 204.
The median first death in this lane comes at 8:21; the level 6 spike lands around 5:21. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.