So I just played Ziggs vs Azir for the first time

ofart··6 votes·2,114 views

WTF is this? Let's see:

  • he outranges my poke with his (maybe not on paper but the last bounce never actually hits a champion)
  • his poke doesn't really need to be aimed and is easier to employ
  • he does more damage early AND scales a ton better
  • has mobility and can "insec" me for a quick assassination from a rather long range (especially with Flash like Annie)
  • takes turrets nearly as fast while also being able to place turrets and having strong zoning tools too

This is after me playing Swain into Azir and getting zoned/poked all game. I chose Ziggs thinking that it would be a good matchup due to his range and supposedly decent early. However, Azir feels OP when played competently and I felt completely outclassed just by the kit. He has no real weaknesses and can even outplay assassins like Zed or LB although, he doesn't actually need to because he's way more useful than them come mid-late game in a teamfight.

7 Comments

Cowgirl Ed5 votes

that's why he's getting huge nerfs. hopefully he stops being played azir is obnoxious as fuck, +1 for op

blfUvZ8Ybu1 votes

Salty Ahri main say this.53% win rate for Ahri.

LOL.

DOWNVOTE THREAD AND YOU.

1 800 MID LANE2 votes

I find it funny that a lot of people are just now realizing this.

Don't get me wrong - I agree. I've agreed with these statements for a very long time. I'm just shocked that it took so long for everyone to notice and people were actually begging for Azir buffs a couple of months ago.

EpicMusic2 votes

Azir is getting nerfed next patch. Be happy. Now stfu

Sire Hippington2 votes

you forgot:

  • can clear wards from huge range and never has to facecheck any brush.

as well as:

  • can push waves quickly without useing much mana(hence his corebuilt includes not a single mana item)
Nyhver2 votes

Playing a melee champ vs. Azir seems like it's a really uphill battle

He can poke you under turret easily without taking turret damage

He can keep you far out of range due to the range of his kit

If you somehow manage to get up to him he'll probably be towards his half of the lane where he can ultimate you into his turret

there's almost no winning with Azir

stealthfox941 votes

Isn't Ziggs suppose to counter Azir?

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