Yo can we talk about how awesome 
is, he practically made top lane mages a thing. The damage this guy does is crazy , most of you guys reading this would probably think i'm joking. To those that are new and never played , he's definitely someone you should try out at least once.
MagicDragon3002 votesOnce upon a time, a Rioter wondered how he could combine BDSM and Magic together. That day, Ryze was conceived.
Nanuk Pihoqahiak1 votesIf he's against a melee in lane, it's perfectly viable to level his E. If they get stuck in minions / approach minions, just E them and watch as they implode. I've seen 1/3 to half of someone's health from a well timed E. Thunderlord's is just icing on the cake.
MajinBell1 voteswhat's your preferred build with , i like to go 
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just to try to stay in longer.
Beanwater1 voteswhat's your preferred build with
There is a lot of CDR in that build right? Aren't you way over cap on ryze with those items?
MajinBell1 votesYeah i did go over board with the CDR on Ryze, i will admit it does need work. How would you do your own Ryze build?
Nanuk Pihoqahiak2 votesI don't feel that he needs quite that much CDR. What's disappointing is that he gets so much free CDR and it starts limiting the 'efficiency' of his build options. Boots, Rod, Archangel's and Void Staff are all great. I'd say Spirit Visage is situational. His AP ratios aren't actually terrible and Luden's Echo becomes attractive on him with how fast he can spam. The movement speed is also nice due to his relatively short range.
Xenomancers1 votesin all honesty I think hes the most OP champion in the game - I am glad he is not player more.
MajinBell1 votesI wouldn't say he's the most op champion in the game, but he is on the list of op champions. I think the reason why he isn't getting played enough anymore is because of the nerfs he's gotten.
MagicDragon3001 votesRyze is a balance nightmare for Riot as well. After all, how do you balance a super spammy Mage with lockdown that can be refreshed constantly?