Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Ziggs

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Ziggs is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Azir wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Ziggs based on 11 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Ziggs matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Ziggs - 63.6% win rateZiggs(63.6%)
Azir - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Azir
63.6% WR
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Ziggs vs Azir matchup - 36.4% win rate
Ziggs
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Ziggs Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Ziggs matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
7.0
CS / min
7.2
783
DMG / min
1,234
13,141
Gold / game
14,365
100
Heal / min
77
510
DMG Mitigated / min
339
0.4
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Azir vs Ziggs Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Ziggs matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Ziggs's 36.4%, giving Azir a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ziggs leads by 451 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Ziggs and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ziggs away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Ziggs Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Ziggs is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ziggs holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Azir
7.2Ziggs
Azir and Ziggs farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
783Azir
1,234Ziggs
Ziggs heavily out-damages Azir by 451 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,141Azir
14,365Ziggs
Ziggs generates a commanding 1,224 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Ziggs consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.6Ziggs
Both Azir and Ziggs provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
609Azir
416Ziggs
Azir vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 193 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Azir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Ziggs

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ziggs, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Ziggs are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ziggs. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Ziggs matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir0.0%
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs100.0%
Late Game
Azir
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir70.0%
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs30.0%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Ziggs. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ziggs must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Azir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Azir survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Azir Runes Against Ziggs

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs ZiggsPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs ZiggsPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs ZiggsLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs ZiggsCut Down - best Azir rune vs Ziggs
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs ZiggsSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Azir rune vs ZiggsGathering Storm - best Azir rune vs Ziggs
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Ziggs, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Ziggs - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Ziggs in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Ziggs matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Ziggs's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Ziggs in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Azir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Ziggs in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Ziggs matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Ziggs matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Ziggs?

The best Azir build against Ziggs includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Ziggs?

The best Azir runes against Ziggs use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Ziggs matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Ziggs?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Ziggs with a 63.6% win rate. Azir strongly counters Ziggs in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Azir against Ziggs?

When playing Azir against Ziggs, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ziggs. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.