Ziggs Bot Lane Build Guide: Best Runes, Items & Matchup Stats - Patch 15.4

Ziggs Bot Lane Build Guide: Best Runes, Items & Matchup Stats - Patch 15.4

By Marcus Chen

March 3, 2025 at 08:32 PM

Here's the optimized guide for Ziggs Bot builds and strategies:

Core Build (52.8% WR, 5,055 matches)

  • Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
  • Core Items: Luden's Companion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Archangel's Staff
  • Final Items: Liandry's Torment → Rabadon's Deathcap → Void Staff
  • Ability Order: Q > E > W

Runes

  • Primary: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
  • Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
  • Shards: Adaptive Force (2x), Health Scaling

Alternative Build (51.4% WR, 708 matches) Same runes and spells, but start with Blackfire Torch instead of Luden's Companion

Key Matchups Strong Against (56%+ WR):

  • Swain
  • Varus
  • Aphelios
  • Mel
  • Caitlyn

Weak Against (<46% WR):

  • Yasuo
  • Kog'Maw
  • Hwei
  • Vayne
  • Lux

Best Synergies:

  • Poppy (56.3% WR)
  • Shaco (55.6% WR)
  • Lux (55.6% WR)
  • Pantheon (55.2% WR)

Essential Tips:

  1. Avoid extended early trades with AD carries
  2. Use empowered auto-attacks during laning when safe
  3. Poke with Q before teamfights
  4. Consider defensive rune shards (Armor/MR) based on matchup

Situational Items:

  • Zhonya's Hourglass (vs. assassins)
  • Alternative defensive items based on enemy composition
  • Adjust build order based on game state and matchup

For optimal results, adapt your build and playstyle based on team compositions and specific matchups while maintaining consistent farming and positioning.

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