Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Ziggsvs Varus

DMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Varus based on 14 games. Ziggs holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Varus 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.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 57.1% win rateVarus(57.1%)
Ziggs - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
57.1% WR
VS
Varus vs Ziggs matchup - 42.9% win rate
Varus
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Varus Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Varus matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.9
CS / min
6.7
1,172
DMG / min
1,008
14,671
Gold / game
15,175
79
Heal / min
162
298
DMG Mitigated / min
411
0.7
CC / min
1.0
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ziggs vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, giving Ziggs a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Ziggs dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Ziggs in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Ziggs
6.7Varus
Ziggs and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,172Ziggs
1,008Varus
Ziggs heavily out-damages Varus by 164 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus 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
14,671Ziggs
15,175Varus
Varus earns 504 more gold per game than Ziggs, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Varus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Ziggs
1.0Varus
Varus provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ziggs, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
377Ziggs
574Varus
Varus vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 196 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus 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 Varus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Varus are Rod of Ages, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs75.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus25.0%
Late Game
Ziggs
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ziggs at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Ziggs holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ziggs Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ziggs rune vs VarusManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs VarusWaterwalking - best Ziggs rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Ziggs rune vs VarusBiscuit Delivery - best Ziggs rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.70%1156.71,02013,45447.8%49.3%
47.44%786.292112,81345.2%48.9%
50.00%687.01,06913,37851.9%48.8%
47.76%676.81,03013,66255.6%42.5%
46.15%656.61,04413,56946.4%46.0%
38.30%476.71,02911,18338.5%38.1%
55.00%406.995911,85750.0%59.1%
40.00%407.199011,49933.3%50.0%
39.47%386.997213,06353.3%30.4%
48.65%376.71,01613,33043.8%52.4%
52.78%366.81,08814,10940.0%61.9%
51.52%336.689612,50738.5%60.0%
61.29%316.81,08013,47463.6%60.0%
59.26%276.897112,73155.6%61.1%
59.26%277.11,04011,55861.1%55.6%
61.54%266.81,01712,50071.4%50.0%
48.00%256.286711,37156.3%33.3%
56.00%256.695911,57566.7%46.1%
45.83%246.288210,70545.5%46.1%
56.52%236.71,00811,65055.6%57.1%
39.13%235.988512,31055.6%28.6%
52.17%237.11,07413,83433.3%58.8%
50.00%227.397813,56050.0%50.0%
57.14%216.599713,91875.0%46.1%
36.84%195.91,07113,88133.3%38.5%
38.89%186.190311,67316.7%50.0%
50.00%187.11,02813,73740.0%62.5%
47.06%176.398911,17257.1%40.0%
64.71%177.01,23512,84971.4%60.0%
52.94%176.997211,74455.6%50.0%
52.94%177.31,04913,80550.0%55.6%
50.00%167.095110,16036.4%80.0%
40.00%155.292510,62333.3%44.4%
53.33%157.789911,17457.1%50.0%
66.67%157.11,03912,941100.0%37.5%
35.71%147.195211,53833.3%37.5%
57.14%146.91,02813,38771.4%42.9%
57.14%146.91,17214,67175.0%50.0%
50.00%146.51,16814,3710.0%58.3%
46.15%136.21,05713,01525.0%55.6%
53.85%137.31,23412,82657.1%50.0%
41.67%125.896410,95433.3%66.7%
50.00%126.894512,46950.0%50.0%
50.00%126.61,05112,90350.0%50.0%
41.67%126.797512,80050.0%33.3%
50.00%127.51,14614,42266.7%33.3%
45.45%116.71,05514,28466.7%37.5%
45.45%116.893912,08050.0%40.0%
36.36%115.678810,58850.0%28.6%
27.27%117.478010,74440.0%16.7%
63.64%117.094912,756100.0%33.3%
36.36%117.21,23414,365100.0%30.0%
60.00%106.81,02013,04266.7%57.1%
60.00%106.479410,95460.0%60.0%
90.00%107.21,15013,52683.3%100.0%
50.00%102.87059,13360.0%40.0%
30.00%106.11,01211,31925.0%33.3%
50.00%106.51,03411,97271.4%0.0%
88.89%96.61,18012,02783.3%100.0%
75.00%84.990512,22350.0%83.3%
62.50%86.11,16714,77550.0%75.0%
37.50%86.087810,00050.0%25.0%
62.50%86.41,07712,038100.0%50.0%
28.57%77.41,12313,0910.0%50.0%
71.43%72.61,25614,06650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.77969,85250.0%33.3%
66.67%67.190412,407100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.51,13313,964100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.887112,25550.0%25.0%
33.33%66.41,07713,5960.0%40.0%
83.33%67.18809,734100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.31,28713,65733.3%50.0%
20.00%53.76738,82433.3%0.0%
0.00%57.41,34315,8690.0%0.0%
40.00%51.99259,26825.0%100.0%
40.00%57.396310,44025.0%100.0%
40.00%53.264910,57933.3%50.0%
20.00%54.185710,9800.0%33.3%
40.00%53.490011,2690.0%50.0%

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Ziggs vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Varus in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Varus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ziggs do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Varus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Ziggs vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Varus matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Varus?

The best Ziggs build against Varus includes Rod of Ages, Shadowflame, 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 Ziggs runes against Varus?

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

Does Ziggs counter Varus?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Varus?

When playing Ziggs against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.