Talk:Ryze/@comment-5077844-20150412103344/@comment-5284325-20150412142135

Actually the range IS the issue... and it probably still will be after the rework.

Ryze short range spells and low mobility simply don't allow him to engage on a long-ranged enemy laner. He can somewhat SURVIVE the lane, but why survive when you can BULLY the melees in top lane?

After the rework Ryze will still be mostly short ranged but now has some tools to function from somewhat-relatively-long range. That means mid lane be easier, but still not as optimal as top lane imo.