Zyra Abilities, Build, Runes & Guide in LOL

The allure of Zyra isn't just a fancy design and a Poison Ivy-inspired kit, it is the presence she has in the laning phase as a Support being able to bully enemy adc's and Supports effectively enough to force them out of Lane.

This means that Zyra and her ADC can normally get ahead in whatever Lane she plays as her Range and zoning potential are ideal for allowing an ADC to farm up or help her bully the enemy laners. If you're looking for a new Support and you love an aggressive playstyle and Zyra might very well be the next Support champion you pick up and master!

Passive: Garden of Thorns
 

Zyra naturally spawns seeds nearby that lasts for 30 seconds and give her vision of the surrounding area for one second.

After these seeds of spawned enemy champions can destroy them by stepping on them and walking over them, but Zyra can have up to eight seeds planted at one time with her Passive, Garden of Thorns, seeds being prioritized less than her W, Rampant Growth, seeds.

Q: Deadly Spines
 

Zyra calls up thorns from the ground at the target location that appear after about half a second. These Thorns do up to 220 Magic Damage plus 65% of Zyra’s AP.

If Zyra’s Q, Deadly Spines, hits a seed, it will spawn a Thorn Spitter which remains for eight seconds and deals Magic Damage to enemy champions around it of up to 88 plus 18% of Zyra’s AP for every hit.

The Thorn Spitter has an attack speed of 0.8 attacks per second, as well as a range of 575.

W: Rampant Growth

This ability is very similar to Zyra's passive except for the fact that she can choose where to plant a seed and it remains for 60 seconds rather than 30 seconds.

Once again, this ability grants vision over the area where Zyra plants it, although enemies have to destroy this seed after 1.5 seconds of stepping on it and it also reveals them for two seconds.

Zyra also stocks seed charges up to a maximum of two, and when she kills an enemy 35% of this charge duration is added on, which is increased to 100% for large enemies and getting a kill or an assist on an enemy champion.

E: Grasping Roots

Zyra’s sends forward a wave of vines that deal up to 200 Magic Damage plus 60% of Zyra’s AP, as well as rooting any enemies they hit for up to 2 seconds.

If this ability hits one of Zyra’s seeds it turns into a Vine Lasher for 8 seconds. These deal Magic Damage to enemies around them of up to 88 plus 18% of Zyra’s AP.

The Vine Lashers have an attack speed of 0.8 and a range of 400 units.

R: Stranglethorns

Zyra summons a large circle of monstrous Thorns and vines at the target locations which deals up to 350 Magic Damage plus 70% of Zyra’s AP as it expands.

After two seconds these thorns will snap upwards and knock enemies within it up in the air for one second.

If this ability hits any of Zyra’s seeds or plants,  they will become enraged, healing 50% of their current health, as well as increasing their maximum health by 50%. They also get a 25% increase in size and their duration is refreshed whilst Stranglethorns is active.

They also attack in a flurry, meaning for every attack they fire two shots or snap twice depending on the plant. This gives them a 150% damage boost.

When was Zyra released in League of Legends?

Zyra was released in Patch V1.0.0.143, which was on July 19 2012.

Zyra’s release skin was Wildfire Zyra, which was released five days later on July 24 2012.

Where is Zyra from in League of Legends?

Zyra was born from a catastrophic sorcerous event, which means a lot of her lore is shrouded in mystery.

One thing we do know is where she originates from and where she is now. We know she comes from the Gardens of Zyr, in the Shuriman Jungle, and thanks to Milio’s journal we received upon his release, she still resides in the Shuriman Jungle somewhere.

Zyra’s Age in League of Legends

Something we don't know exactly is Zyra’s age, but we do know a rough time period. We know that Zyra was born before 13 BN, which makes her at least 1011 years of age.

The reason she is able to live this long may be due to her species being unknown, and even her being the first of her kind. 

Zyra Build and Runes in League of Legends

Zyra's runes are Sorcery and Domination.

Sorcery: 

Arcane Comet

Manaflow Band

Transcendence

Scorch

Domination:

Taste of Blood

Relentless Hunter

Rune Stats:

Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Health

We recommend building Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, and Morellonomicon as your first three items, followed by Sorcerer's Boots, Cryptbloom and whatever Support Item you decide to use.

Zyra’s Voice Actor in League of Legends

Karen Strassman is Zyra’s voice actress in League of Legends, and she also voices the champion of Shyvana in League of Legends as well.

Karen Strassman has voiced other characters in well-known games, such as World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Lost Ark, even making guest appearances in the TV show, The Rookie.

What lane is Zyra?

Zyra usually plays as a support in the bot lane. She helps her team by controlling space with her plants and abilities. Her Q and E skills keep enemies away and make it easier to win trades. Zyra deals magic damage and can zone enemies without getting too close. Some players also use her in the mid lane, but she fits best in the support role.

What race is Zyra?

Zyra is a magical plant being. She is not human. Her body forms through ancient nature magic in the Kumungu Jungle. In the lore, she rises from a mix of wild jungle life and powerful sorcery. Zyra sees herself as nature’s force, not as a person.

Is Zyra a villain?

Zyra does not care about good or evil. She does not follow any group or faction. Her goal is to survive and spread. In the lore, she attacks anything that stands in her way. She sees other life forms as obstacles. Zyra does not plan or scheme like other champions.