Ziggs is an artillery mage specializing in long-range area damage and exceptional wave clear capabilities. He excels in both mid and bot lane positions, able to defend multiple lanes simultaneously through strategic ability usage.

Passive - Short Fuse

• Periodically enhances basic attacks with magic damage (scales with AP)
• Deals 150% bonus damage to structures (125% AP scaling)
• 12-second cooldown, reduced by 4-6 seconds when using abilities

Q - Bouncing Bomb

• Throws a bouncing bomb that can bounce up to 2 times
• Explodes on enemy contact, dealing AoE magic damage
• Primary wave clear and poke tool

W - Explosive Charge

• Places an explosive that reveals the area
• Explodes after 4 seconds or on reactivation
• Knocks enemies away (250 units) and Ziggs (500 units)
• Can execute towers below 25-35% HP

E - Hexplosive Minefield

• Deploys 11 mines lasting 10 seconds
• Slows enemies for 1.5 seconds
• Subsequent mine hits deal 40% damage
• Excellent zone control tool

R - Mega Inferno Bomb

• Massive range (5000 units)
• Deals AoE magic damage
• Center hits deal 50% bonus damage
• Scales with 110% AP
• Provides vision during flight

Skill Order Priority

1. R (whenever possible at 6/11/16)
2. Q (Primary damage source)
3. E (Secondary damage/zone control)
4. W (Utility)

Early Game Options:

• Aggressive: Q-W-E-Q for all-in potential
• Conservative: Q-W-Q-E for better mana management

Core Strategy

• Maintain safe distance while poking with Q
• Use E for zone control and wave management
• Save W for self-peel or tower execution
• Coordinate R with objectives or teamfights
• Focus on farming and scaling into late game

This champion excels at siege situations, objective control, and teamfights while maintaining safe positioning through long-range abilities and self-peel mechanics.

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