Matchup

Kaisa
Kaisa
73%
27%

vs

48.7%

over 1383 games

Ziggs
Ziggs
18%
82%
Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeSplit pushHigh burst

Skill matchup

Build vs Ziggs

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Kraken Slayer
1DPS
Guinsoo's Rageblade
2
Wit's End
3vs AP

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Statikk Shiv
5DPS

Summoner spells

42190%
144%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD
Guardian Angel
vs AD

Anti Heal

Mortal Reminder
6vs Hybride

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Banshee's Veil
5vs AP
Maw of Malmortius
vs AP

Anti Tank

Terminus
5vs Tank
Shadowflame
vs Tank
Voltaic Cyclosword
vs Tank
Void Staff
vs Tank
Lord Dominik's Regards
vs Tank
Hubris
vs Tank
The Collector
vs Tank

DPS

Statikk Shiv
DPS
Dusk and Dawn
Mage tank
Nashor's Tooth
DPS
Rabadon's Deathcap
Mage
Infinity Edge
DPS
Fiendhunter Bolts
DPS
Phantom Dancer
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
Hextech Gunblade
Mage
Hexoptics C44
DPS
Runaan's Hurricane
DPS

Other options

Quicksilver Sash
68.8% WR16 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
InspirationInspiration
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
KaisaKaisa
ZiggsZiggs
Careful
Careful
Aggressive

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

LevelQWER
36s20s16s
65s20s16s2m
94s18s16s2m
114s16s16s1m35
164s12s16s1m10
184s12s16s1m10

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 8, 2026