Smolder ADC has a slight edge over Ziggs (51.2% win rate) based on 711 games. The matchup slightly favors Smolder.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Smolder ADC vs Ziggs ADC in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 78.5% in this matchup.
Meta staple Smolder (9.1% pick rate, 9th most popular out of 32 ADC champions) rarely faces off-meta Ziggs (2.2% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at A+-tier, but Smolder claims a meaningful 51.2% vs 48.8% advantage. Smolder's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Fleet Footwork paired with Presence of Mind (67.1% win rate, 1.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Essence Reaver > Infinity Edge > Rapid Firecannon with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 78.5% win rate against Ziggs.
Win through macro: Smolder takes the matchup (51.17%) despite falling behind in CS (7.19 vs 7.48/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Smolder wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (892 vs 915/min), the 51.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.50) with 51.2% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | A+ |
| 51.2% | Matchup Winrate | 48.8% |
| 51.73% | Role Winrate | 52.38% |
| #10 | Winrate Rank | #6 |
| 9.1% | Pickrate | 2.2% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 448 | Gold per Minute | 433 |
| 7.19 | CS/Min | 7.48 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 892 | Damage per Minute | 915 |
While statistically Smolder is slightly stronger than Ziggs as ADC, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Smolder deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Ziggs deals primarily magic damage (95.09%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ziggs, ranking 7th (versus 13th for Smolder) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Smolder player to maintain constant pressure on Ziggs, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
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Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
Attacking and moving builds Energy stacks. At 100 stacks, your next attack is EnergizedEn…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
