Aphelios vs Ziggs ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Ziggs

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on weapon pair timing: Aphelios wins trades with Calibrum or Infernum poke windows.
Ziggs controls wave with long-range poke and minefield zones, forcing Aphelios to plan trades carefully.
Aphelios scales better into late game but must avoid overextending without support peel due to no dash.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Ziggs when he commits to last-hit under minion pressure, only if enemy support can't punish.
Use Calibrum (Q) poke to punish Ziggs walking up for CS, especially when (W) is on cooldown.
Avoid trading if your current weapon pair lacks poke or root, and (Q) and (E) are available to punish.

Danger windows

Respect (W) cooldown; without it, he is vulnerable but with it he can disengage or execute turret dives.
Avoid stepping up when (Q) poke is ready and enemy support can follow up immediately.
Be cautious when (R) is available as it can burst low-health targets or disrupt grouped fights.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm safely and punish Ziggs's last hits with Calibrum shots.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Ziggs's poke angles and prevent his (W) displacement from isolating you.
Avoid pushing early without support control of brush or river to prevent hard engage windows.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to punish Ziggs's low mobility and force recalls or plate damage.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies poke or burst, enabling safer trades or objective setups.
First completed marksman item enhances your ability to contest plates and punish Ziggs under turret.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon windows into CS leads and turret plate damage.
Use support peel to safely commit with Gravitum root and Crescendum close-range DPS during objective fights.
Scale into teamfights where your sustained damage and weapon cycling outpace Ziggs's poke and waveclear.