Matchup
Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeSplit pushHigh burst
Skill matchup
Build vs Ziggs
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
91%
4%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR4 games
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Cut Down
Legend: Haste
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Hwei
ZiggsNeutral
Neutral
Neutral
Ziggs's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Short Fuse (P)
Periodically, Ziggs' next basic attack deals bonus magic damage. This cooldown is reduced whenever Ziggs uses an ability.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6s | 20s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 20s | 16s | 2m |
| 9 | 4s | 18s | 16s | 2m |
| 11 | 4s | 16s | 16s | 1m35 |
| 16 | 4s | 12s | 16s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 4s | 12s | 16s | 1m10 |
Playing against Ziggs
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Gap-close on Ziggs: he's squishy and his only disengage is W (which also propels him).
2
His W is his only mobility tool — once used, he's very vulnerable.
3
All his abilities are AoE skillshots: move constantly to dodge.
4
His R center deals more damage — get out of the center of the circle even if you can't dodge entirely.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026