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Ziggs vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Varus

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ziggs wins by punishing Varus's last-hit attempts with (Q) and (E) poke from range.
Keep the wave thinned near your side to deny Varus safe charged (Q) angles.
Ziggs controls lane priority through waveclear and turret pressure, forcing Varus under tower.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (Q) Varus during his last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot punish.
Use (E) to zone Varus from approaching for charged (Q) or auto trades.
Avoid using (W) carelessly, as it lowers your safety window against Varus's poke and root setup.

Danger windows

Respect Varus's charged (Q) poke when he has space and support follow-up.
Avoid stepping up when (R) root is available and enemy support can engage.
Be cautious after using (W), as you become vulnerable to Varus's all-in and poke.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Varus's last hits with (Q).
Avoid charging (Q) near your support's engage range to prevent counterpunish.
Hold (W) to counter Varus's engage attempts or to execute low turret plates early.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds long-range burst, enabling picks or objective pressure; use it to force Varus back.
First completed mage poke item reduces (W) cooldown, increasing waveclear and turret execute threat.
After item spike, pressure waves confidently but track (R) for counterengage.

Win conditions

Convert poke advantage into turret plate damage using (W) executes on low turrets.
Punish Varus's last-hit attempts under tower or near low minions with (Q) and (E).
Use lane priority to set up dragon vision and force Varus recalls before objective fights.

Tip: For Ziggs vs Varus, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup