Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Ziggsvs Azir

DMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ziggs wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Azir based on 11 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Ziggs scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Azir matchup.

Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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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Azir - 54.5% win rateAzir(54.5%)
Ziggs - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
54.5% WR
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Azir vs Ziggs matchup - 45.5% win rate
Azir
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Azir Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Azir matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 11
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
6.8
CS / min
7.3
1,141
DMG / min
883
12,900
Gold / game
12,815
69
Heal / min
139
297
DMG Mitigated / min
516
0.5
CC / min
0.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Ziggs vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Azir's 45.5%, giving Ziggs a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Ziggs outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Ziggs reaches their power spikes, while Ziggs should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Azir leads by 288 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ziggs vs Azir Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Ziggs is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ziggs holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Ziggs
7.3Azir
Azir edges out Ziggs by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
1,141Ziggs
883Azir
Ziggs heavily out-damages Azir by 258 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
12,900Ziggs
12,815Azir
Ziggs and Azir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 85 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Ziggs
0.4Azir
Both Ziggs and Azir 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
366Ziggs
654Azir
Azir vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 288 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 Ziggs Build Against Azir

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Azir are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Ziggs an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs40.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir60.0%
Late Game
Ziggs
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs66.7%
Azir late game win rateAzir33.3%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Ziggs. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ziggs is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Ziggs, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Azir must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ziggs reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ziggs 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 Ziggs Runes Against Azir

Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs AzirInspiration
First Strike - best Ziggs rune vs AzirCash Back - best Ziggs rune vs AzirBiscuit Delivery - best Ziggs rune vs AzirCosmic Insight - best Ziggs rune vs Azir
Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs AzirSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs AzirAbsolute Focus - best Ziggs rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

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


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.64%2546.71,00713,18551.4%44.9%
51.06%1416.71,05713,02757.8%44.3%
50.36%1376.21,02513,50553.3%48.0%
56.86%1026.71,03513,10853.2%60.0%
51.11%906.71,16913,59165.7%41.8%
55.68%886.81,07014,50553.6%56.7%
47.13%876.71,08813,93048.6%46.1%
55.41%746.199712,72851.7%57.8%
53.52%716.695611,36457.1%51.2%
43.28%676.496912,37346.1%41.5%
43.28%676.71,10112,75539.1%45.5%
41.27%636.596512,02845.2%37.5%
60.34%587.01,14613,94467.9%53.3%
46.55%586.990411,86541.7%50.0%
43.64%556.61,00512,81845.8%41.9%
42.59%545.990611,27252.2%35.5%
55.77%527.01,03613,50064.0%48.1%
46.00%506.896611,70653.3%35.0%
46.67%456.290612,41945.0%48.0%
59.09%446.51,03911,98150.0%66.7%
31.82%446.597812,08828.6%34.8%
41.86%436.81,02913,69446.7%39.3%
41.86%437.01,01813,62130.8%46.7%
62.50%406.095211,48569.6%52.9%
45.95%376.91,04712,79657.1%39.1%
50.00%366.81,05013,02663.2%35.3%
51.43%356.287710,24655.0%46.7%
50.00%326.11,10113,48142.9%55.6%
53.13%326.093111,96438.5%63.2%
46.67%307.11,02613,07545.5%47.4%
57.14%286.01,09112,45464.3%50.0%
33.33%276.81,01412,45250.0%23.5%
61.54%266.71,02010,11466.7%54.5%
46.15%265.697413,25725.0%55.6%
61.54%266.890011,26075.0%50.0%
28.00%256.183811,13325.0%30.8%
41.67%246.797412,40250.0%38.9%
25.00%246.194110,93825.0%25.0%
65.22%236.81,02513,89266.7%64.3%
65.22%237.01,01812,80466.7%64.3%
65.22%235.998612,67050.0%73.3%
38.10%216.595511,41640.0%36.4%
42.86%216.097412,21037.5%46.1%
71.43%216.01,00611,851100.0%53.9%
55.00%206.698613,99862.5%50.0%
58.82%177.01,05411,31560.0%57.1%
35.29%176.41,04212,67737.5%33.3%
43.75%167.21,02514,17157.1%33.3%
50.00%167.092411,94862.5%37.5%
60.00%156.31,09413,263100.0%45.5%
53.33%156.299410,54633.3%83.3%
40.00%156.61,07910,67133.3%44.4%
57.14%146.995811,38775.0%33.3%
42.86%147.51,11512,87375.0%0.0%
38.46%136.61,02211,32616.7%57.1%
53.85%137.21,03312,67466.7%42.9%
30.77%136.51,10414,70240.0%25.0%
50.00%125.285511,77260.0%42.9%
58.33%126.91,24913,61966.7%55.6%
41.67%124.71,04311,14940.0%42.9%
66.67%124.388910,34180.0%57.1%
33.33%125.098811,52133.3%33.3%
36.36%116.694313,616100.0%30.0%
54.55%116.81,14112,90040.0%66.7%
40.00%106.01,03911,30925.0%50.0%
22.22%95.982711,2110.0%40.0%
55.56%95.490512,2820.0%100.0%
44.44%94.489411,88933.3%50.0%
22.22%92.582310,4370.0%28.6%
25.00%82.29118,87140.0%0.0%
50.00%82.58599,29050.0%50.0%
75.00%86.61,22914,38350.0%83.3%
57.14%74.190312,157100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.81,05810,73920.0%100.0%
42.86%77.61,13012,199100.0%33.3%
85.71%72.783910,53880.0%100.0%
28.57%77.61,08814,9470.0%33.3%
28.57%72.181710,16433.3%25.0%
42.86%76.41,19612,7810.0%42.9%
57.14%75.582711,58150.0%60.0%
33.33%67.095911,45133.3%33.3%
16.67%62.37428,58033.3%0.0%
66.67%67.01,19913,963100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.683811,75250.0%0.0%
16.67%62.97919,2760.0%33.3%
33.33%66.072910,9050.0%100.0%
83.33%63.11,09112,32166.7%100.0%
80.00%56.495311,52450.0%100.0%
20.00%56.71,20016,414100.0%0.0%
60.00%52.61,01612,808100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.29099,99875.0%100.0%
40.00%56.01,06613,86750.0%33.3%
40.00%51.46806,64625.0%100.0%
40.00%51.879210,38566.7%0.0%
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Ziggs vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Azir in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Azir matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Azir's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Ziggs do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Ziggs with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Ziggs vs Azir matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Azir matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Azir with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Azir?

The best Ziggs build against Azir includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame 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 Ziggs runes against Azir?

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

Does Ziggs counter Azir?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 54.5% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Azir?

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