Zoe is a ranged mage usually played Mid/Support on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Zoe in ARAM: Play as a poke mage who zones enemies with long-range Qs and uses E to set up picks, while staying safe behind your team and capitalizing on dropped summoner spells.
Zoe ARAM Abilities
After casting a spell, Zoe's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage.
Zoe fires a missile that can be redirected mid-flight, dealing bonus damage based on distance traveled.
Zoe picks up enemy summoner spells and active items, gaining 3 missiles after casting a summoner spell.
Fires a bubble that puts the target to sleep, reducing their Magic Resist and doubling the first damage that wakes them.
Zoe blinks to a nearby position for 1 second, then blinks back.
Zoe ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Play as a poke mage who zones enemies with long-range Qs and uses E to set up picks, while staying safe behind your team and capitalizing on dropped summoner spells.
Tips
Use your Q to poke enemies from a distance, especially when they group up in the narrow ARAM lane.
Pick up enemy summoner spells with your W to gain a huge advantage in teamfights.
Save your E for key moments to catch out overextended enemies or peel for yourself.
Position behind your team and use terrain to land long-range Qs safely.
Prioritize buying Luden's Tempest for burst damage and mana sustain in ARAM.
Combos
Q + R: Use your ultimate to reposition and extend your Q range for a surprise burst.
E + Q: Sleep an enemy with E, then follow up with a long-range Q for guaranteed damage.
W + R: Pick up a dropped summoner spell, then use R to dive in and activate it for extra mobility or damage.
Zoe ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Domination
Dark Harvest
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Treasure HunterSecondary — Precision
Presence of Mind
Coup de GraceSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Lost Chapter
Core Items
- 1.
Luden's Echo - 2.
Sorcerer's Shoes - 3.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has shields to burst through
- you need extra burst on squishy targets
- your team lacks magic penetration
Avoid when:
- enemy team is stacking magic resist
- you need sustained damage over burst
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has shields to burst through
- you need extra burst on squishy targets
- your team lacks magic penetration
Avoid when:
- enemy team is stacking magic resist
- you need sustained damage over burst
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you can reliably immobilize enemies
- enemy team has low mobility
- your team needs burst damage
Avoid when:
- you lack hard crowd control
- enemy team is very tanky
Options
Zoe ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Zoe in ARAM?
In ARAM, Zoe typically builds core items like Luden's Echo, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dark Harvest runes (Domination primary, Precision secondary).
What runes should I use for Zoe in ARAM?
Take Dark Harvest in the Domination tree as your keystone, with Precision as your secondary tree for Zoe in ARAM.
How do you play Zoe in ARAM?
Play as a poke mage who zones enemies with long-range Qs and uses E to set up picks, while staying safe behind your team and capitalizing on dropped summoner spells.
What is Zoe's best combo in ARAM?
Q + R: Use your ultimate to reposition and extend your Q range for a surprise burst.
