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Playing Against Ziggs
BotPatch 16.2.1
What They Do
Long-range artillery mage that prioritizes waveclear and rapid tower destruction. He wants to poke you from two screens away and execute your turrets with .
Abilities (What to Watch For)
| Ability | What You'll See | What It Means For You |
|---|---|---|
| His hands glow with fire | Next auto deals bonus magic damage. Cooldown resets faster as he casts spells. Do not trade autos when his hands are glowing. | |
| A bomb that bounces up to three times | His main poke. It explodes on contact with any unit. Stand away from your minions so you don't get hit by the splash damage. | |
| A satchel charge on the ground | His only escape and CC. It knocks him and enemies away. It also executes towers below 25-35% HP (look for the 'Z' icon on the turret). | |
| A circular field of small mines | Massive zone control that slows and damages. It lasts for 10 seconds. Do not walk through these or you will be an easy target for . | |
| A massive red target indicator | Large AoE nuke. The center deals 50% more damage than the edges. If you can't walk out of the circle, at least move to the outer ring. |
Respect
- !Tower Execution→If your tower is below 25-35% HP, destroys it instantly. Never leave him alone with a low-health turret.
- !Chokepoint Control→In narrow paths, acts as a 10-second wall that slows and shreds you, making you a sitting duck for .
- !Passive Burst→Early game, combined with an auto-attack deals surprising damage. Don't let him weave autos in for free during trades.
- !Long-range Snipes→ has a massive range. Even if you win a fight, he can kill you from mid-lane while you are backing.
Punish
- +is on cooldown (20-12s)→This is his only defensive tool. Once he uses it to reposition or poke, he is completely immobile and easy to dive.
- +Early Mana depletion→Ziggs has high mana costs early. If he spams to shove, wait for his bar to get low and then force a long trade.
- +Missed (16s CD)→Without his mines, he has no way to peel for himself or slow your advance. All-in him immediately if he wastes this on the wave.
- +Inside his minimum range→Ziggs struggles when you are on top of him. If you have a dash, get in his face; it makes hitting his significantly harder for him.
Laning Tips
- •Stand to the side of the minion wave. This forces him to choose between using to farm or using it to poke you.
- •Do not stand behind low-HP minions. The splash from will hit you the moment the minion dies.
- •Start Doran's Shield or Long Sword + 3 Pots. You need the sustain to survive his constant artillery fire.
- •If he throws behind you, walk TOWARD him to avoid being knocked back into his team or tower.
- •Hard engage supports (Nautilus, Leona) are his nightmare. He cannot handle being locked down and bursted.
- •Keep your tower health above the execute threshold. If it gets low, ping for help immediately or it's gone.
Teamfight Warning
- ⚠Avoid fighting in tight jungle corridors where and can hit your entire team.
- ⚠Flank him from multiple angles. He can only use to peel one direction at a time.
- ⚠Save your mobility spells to dodge the center of . The damage difference is life or death.
- ⚠Do not chase him through his mines; the cumulative slow will allow his team to collapse on you.
- ⚠Prioritize killing him first in sieges. As long as he is alive, you cannot safely defend or take towers.
AI-generated counterplay guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached