Hi guys, this is Ioncek, and this is my first build. I played some games with Ryze, using this build and I saw that this was pretty efficient. So i thought i could introduce my playstyle of Ryze to you. I really hope you will like it.

Early Game:

Buy Crystalline flask if you want sustain. If you want it even more, go Ruby crystal instead. If you want some AP in the beggining to increase utility, buy a Dorans Ring and 2 Health pots with a Mana pot. At the first recall (need at least 700 gold), buy Tear of the Goddes for even more mana.

Core Items:

Rush Rod of Ages, but before that, buy Boots of Speed to get some mobility to switch lanes and chase and retreat easier. After that, finish the boots (Sorcerers Shoes) and go for some AP with mana: Archangels Staff. If the opposing team is more AD, go Iceborn Gauntlet before Archangel.

Defensive options:

If you are facing an AP opposing team, go Banshee's Veil. If the opposing team is more AD, you should buy Frozen Heart. An option is finishing the build with another Rod of Ages, or maybe even Muramana.

Which to max?

If are opposing a weaker lane opponent (you are harrasing him), max out Overloard (Q). If you are opposing a stronger opponent (you are losing the push), max out Rune Prison (W) to try to repell him with the snare. If you are completely owning the opponent, try increasing Spell Flux (E) to farm minions faster. Of course upgrade ult whenever it's possible.

Spamming Overlord?

To spam your Q ability, try buying some cooldown items, such as Frozen Heart (vs AD team). Remember, your passive reduces the cooldown of all abilities by 1 second when casting a spell so try combining W and E to reduce the cooldown on Overloard as much as possible.

When to use ult?

Use the ult, when engaging in teamfights or if you get caught in an enemy minion wave and you are fighting 2 champs. Try to position for an escape if they harras you.