Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Varus
VS
Champion 2
Ziggs
vs

48.8%
Varus win rate vs Ziggs
Skill matchup — could go either way
299
Games Analyzed
48.8%
Varus WR
51.2%
Ziggs WR
-93
Avg Gold Diff @15
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Ziggs
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Varus
Level 6
Ziggs
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Ziggs
1 item
Varus
2 items
Ziggs
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Varus deals Mixed damage while Ziggs deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Ziggs Win Condition
Poke with Q, W tower execute, R cross-map snipe
Recommended Items
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ziggs's AP damage and CC
Ziggs

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Varus's Worst Matchups
Ziggs's Worst Matchups
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