Zoe vs Ziggs MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Ziggs

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage with high early agency who must pressure Ziggs to deny his safe waveclear and turret chip.
Focus on using E to set up burst and avoid giving Ziggs a passive scaling lane with easy poke and siege.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing E, then use Q and R to maximize burst damage from unexpected angles.
Punish Ziggs when Ziggs W is on cooldown, as he loses his main disengage and turret execute tool.
Avoid trading when Ziggs's Ziggs Q and Ziggs E poke are up and you lack E for setup or R for repositioning.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Ziggs's Ziggs W is available, as it can displace you and execute turrets.
Avoid overcommitting if E is missed or R is used poorly, as Zoe becomes vulnerable to Ziggs poke.
Respect Ziggs R cooldown window where his burst damage can be lethal if caught out of position.

Early game

Use early levels to fish for E and punish Ziggs when he uses Ziggs W carelessly.
Avoid extended trades if E misses or is on cooldown to prevent being punished by Ziggs poke.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Ziggs from freely clearing waves and setting up turret damage.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Zoe level 6 for R extended poke angles and first AP burst item completion.
Respect Ziggs level 6 Ziggs R for long-range burst potential.
Respect Ziggs first completed mage poke item that enhances his waveclear and poke threat.

Win conditions

Win lane by landing E sleep bubbles and following up with Q and R for high burst damage.
Use R to create unexpected angles and avoid Ziggs poke while extending your damage range.
Deny Ziggs waveclear and turret pressure by applying lane pressure and punishing his cooldowns, preventing his siege setup.