Ziggs vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Cassiopeia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ziggs controls lane pressure with superior poke and waveclear, forcing Cassiopeia to respect his range.
Maintain high lane pressure to deny Cassiopeia's scaling and extended trades by punishing her limited range and mana reliance.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q from max range and use E to zone Cassiopeia's approach paths, avoiding her poison application.
Save W for disengage against Cassiopeia's all-in attempts or to execute low turret plates.
Punish Cassiopeia when she misses Q or W by stepping forward to chip health and pressure her mana.

Danger windows

Cassiopeia's R window is dangerous when facing her; avoid direct all-ins during this time.
When W is available for Cassiopeia, respect her ability to ground and slow, limiting your mobility.
Ziggs is vulnerable when W is down, as he loses his main peel and turret execute tool.

Early game

Use Q and E to poke Cassiopeia before she can apply poison and start extended trades.
Avoid standing in Cassiopeia's W zones to prevent being grounded and vulnerable to her follow-up.
Clear waves quickly to prevent Cassiopeia from setting up sustained fights with her E healing.

Power spikes

Ziggs major spike: level 6 R for long-range burst and objective control.
Ziggs major spike: first completed mage poke item to increase sustained poke.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 R which can stun or slow if facing her during commits.

Win conditions

Use superior range and waveclear to keep Cassiopeia at a distance and deny her poison trades.
Convert poke damage into turret plates with W executes to pressure Cassiopeia's lane presence.
Control the wave to prevent Cassiopeia from extending trades and force her into unfavorable fights.