Who wins: Hard counter — enemy

When behind against Zeri: hold the wave near your tower and farm safely.

Zeri sustains — Chempunk Chainsword on your first back.

Zeri escapes faster than you — take farm and towers instead of running.

Zeri deals physical damage — a matching defensive item as your 2nd or 3rd item.

Zeri is squishy — wait for every ability, go in once. No half-combo trades.

Zeri gets far more dangerous with the ultimate — dial back after level 5.