Ziggs vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Caitlyn

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

The lane turns on Ziggs punishing Caitlyn's forward steps for CS with (Q) and (E) poke.
Ziggs wins extended trades by using waveclear to deny Caitlyn turret plate setups.
Caitlyn benefits from pushing and trap zones; Ziggs wants to keep wave near his turret to limit her range advantage.

Trading pattern

Hit Caitlyn with (Q) when she walks up for low-health minions if enemy support can't punish.
Use (E) to slow Caitlyn's retreat or approach, forcing her to choose between damage or safety.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow; back off to preserve HP.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) dash is available combined with support threat for all-in.
Beware of (W) trap zones layered with enemy support CC near turret or brush exits.
Do not engage when Caitlyn has full ammo and (Q) ready, as she can outpoke and punish mistakes.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Caitlyn stepping for last hits.
Hold (E) minefield to zone Caitlyn's approach path and prevent her from safely autoing.
Respect (E) dash cooldown; punish her only when it's down and support can't engage.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds long-range burst to finish low-health Caitlyn or impact dragon fights; use it to force recalls.
First completed mage poke item reduces (W) cooldown, letting Ziggs pressure waves and trades more confidently.
Caitlyn's level 1 range advantage fades after first item; increase waveclear and poke pressure then.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and waveclear into turret plate damage using (W) execute when plates are low.
Force Caitlyn to last-hit under turret to punish with (Q) and (E) poke, denying her CS and pressure.
Use lane priority from waveclear to secure dragon vision and set up objective fights safely.