Matchup
Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeSplit pushHigh burst
Build vs Ziggs
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
63%
38%Anti AD
Anti AP
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Malphite
ZiggsNeutral
Neutral
Favorable
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