Uses Playful (E) untargetability to dodge Wither (W)'s slow, sticks to the immobile Nasus, and all-ins with pre-5 burst to disrupt his Siphoning Strike (Q) stack farming.

Uses Playful (E) untargetability to negate Rune Prison (W)'s root and combo, dashes in with Urchin Strike (Q), and instantly bursts down the immobile, squishy Ryze.

Pressures the pre-5 Kassadin, who lacks his Riftwalk (R) escape and trading tools, with Urchin Strike (Q) poke and crushes the lane with burst while he's squishy.

Uses Playful (E) untargetability to dodge Apprehend (E)'s pull and Decimate (Q)'s outer-edge heal, then kites between his key cooldowns to hold the trade advantage.

Uses Playful (E) untargetability to dodge Haymaker (W) and Facebreaker (E)'s stun, evades the immobile Sett's all-in, then bursts him down in return.

Blinding Dart (Q) neutralizes his Lich Bane autos and Nimble Fighter (P) trades, while Toxic Shot (P) poison poke and Move Quick (W)'s high move speed kite him, making it hard to even approach.

Armor and Granite Shield (P) absorb his burst, Seismic Shard (Q)'s slow blocks his engage, and Unstoppable Force (R)'s initiation bursts him down in return.

Early Comet Spear (Q) poke and instant Flash + Shield Vault (W) stun burst him down before he can time Playful (E)'s untargetability.

Early Ruthless Predator (W) stun and high base damage lose him pre-5 trades outright, and Reign of Anger (P) fury sustain steals lane priority.

Steadfast Presence (W) blocks his Urchin Strike (Q) and Playful (E) dashes, cutting off both his engage and disengage; she tanks his burst then knocks him away with Keeper's Verdict (R).