
Expert Build Guide: Ziggs Mid Lane - Best Builds and Counters
Build Overview for Ziggs Mid (Latest Patch - 47.5% Win Rate from 1,110 matches)
Core Build:
- Starting Items: Doran's Ring + Health Potion (12s)
- Core Items: Luden's Companion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment (20m)
- Full Build: Add Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap → Void Staff
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
- Secondary: Coup de Grace, Presence of Mind
- Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling
Skill Order: Q > E > W
Strong Against:
- Swain (57.9%)
- Varus (56.4%)
- Aphelios (56.1%)
Weak Against:
- Yasuo (40.6%)
- Kog'Maw (43.3%)
- Vayne (44.2%)
Key Tips:
- Use empowered auto-attacks on champions during laning
- Poke with Q before team fights
- Use W to destroy towers below 25% health
Best Synergies:
- Shaco (57.3%)
- Pantheon (57.1%)
- Poppy (56.3%)
Alternative Builds:
- Blackfire Torch Build (50.9% WR)
- Same runes
- Core: Blackfire Torch → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment
- Archangel's Staff Build (53.3% WR)
- Same runes
- Core: Archangel's Staff → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment
Situational Items:
- Adapt defensive item choices based on enemy composition
- Consider Magic Resist or Armor rune shards depending on lane matchup
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