Ziggs,the Hexplosives Expert

Stats: health: Health606+106, resource: Mana480+23.5, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)6.5+0.6, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)8+0.8, armor: Armor18+4.5, attack damage: Attack damage55+3.1, attack speed: Base AS0.656, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius55, selection radius: Selection radius100, release: 2012-02-01, changed: V13.23, role: Artillery, position: MiddleBottomSupport, rangetype: Ranged, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 4800|880

Biography:
InDev Update - Champs, Lore & More, Laura 'poisonpixxi' DeYoung, Head of IP Creative for Riot Games, elaborated on their new approach to narrative cohesiveness by ironing out any inconsistencies that have sprung up over the years.

This article contains information that conflicts with this new narrative and will most likely be changed/moved in the following year(s).

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ZiggsMainScientistGlamouredTitlesReal nameZigmundAlias(es)The Hexplosives ExpertThe Dean of DemolitionsCharacteristicsSpeciesYordlePronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:UnknownWeapon(s)Bouncing BombSatchel ChargeHexplosive MinefieldMega Inferno BombPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originBandle CityCurrent residenceZaunProfessional statusOccupation(s)ScientistInventorOwner of Heimerdinger's Pyrotecnic ProvisionsRegion(s)ZaunPiltoverRelated character(s)HeimerdingerRumbleVeigarJinx

Ziggs

• Main
• Scientist
• Glamoured
Titles

Real name

Alias(es)

• The Hexplosives Expert
• The Dean of Demolitions
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:Unknown
Weapon(s)

• Bouncing Bomb
• Satchel Charge
• Hexplosive Minefield
• Mega Inferno Bomb
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Scientist
• Inventor
• Owner of Heimerdinger's Pyrotecnic Provisions
Region(s)

• Zaun
• Piltover
Related character(s)

With a love of big bombs and short fuses, theyordleZiggsis an explosive force of nature. As an inventor's assistant inPiltover, he was bored by his predictable life and befriended a mad, blue-haired bomber namedJinx. After a wild night on the town, Ziggs took her advice and moved toZaun, where he now explores his fascinations more freely, terrorizing the chem-barons and regular citizens alike in his never ending quest to blow stuff up.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early Life
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Jinx5.2Heimerdinger
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early Life
• 5.1Jinx
• 5.2Heimerdinger
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early Life[]

Ziggs was born with a talent for tinkering, but his chaotic, hyperactive nature was unusual among yordle scientists. Aspiring to be a revered inventor like Heimerdinger, he rattled through ambitious projects with manic zeal, emboldened by both his explosive failures and his unprecedented discoveries. Word of Ziggs' volatile experimentation reached the famed Yordle Academy in Piltover and its esteemed professors invited him to demonstrate his craft. His characteristic disregard for safety brought the presentation to an early conclusion, however, when the hextech engine Ziggs was demonstrating overheated and exploded, blowing a huge hole in the wall of the Academy. The professors dusted themselves off and sternly motioned for him to leave. Devastated, Ziggs prepared to return to Bandle City in shame. However, before he could leave, a group of Zaunite agents infiltrated the Academy and kidnapped the professors. The Piltover military tracked the captives to a Zaunite prison, but their weapons were incapable of destroying the fortified walls. Determined to outdo them, Ziggs began experimenting on a new kind of armament, and quickly realized that he could harness his accidental gift for demolition to save the captured yordles.

Before long, Ziggs had created a line of powerful bombs he lovingly dubbed ''hexplosives.'' With his new creations ready for their first trial, Ziggs traveled to Zaun and sneaked into the prison compound. He launched a gigantic bomb at the prison and watched with glee as the explosion tore through the reinforced wall. Once the smoke had cleared, Ziggs scuttled into the facility, sending guards running with a hail of bombs. He rushed to the cell, blew the door off its hinges, and led the captive yordles to freedom. Upon returning to the Academy, the humbled professors recognized Ziggs with an honorary title - Dean of Demolitions. Vindicated at last, Ziggs accepted the proposal, eager to bring his ever-expanding range of hexplosives to greater Valoran.

Appearance[]

Like all yordles he is the size of a dwarf has cat like ears, and a beige like colored fur. He wears armor with goggles with green lenses, and has a giant bomb on his back.

Personality[]

If the grin didn't get through to anyone he is a wild, and chaotic force of nature who has a passion for 2 things, bombs and explosions and refers to it as art than science. Despite his chaotic nature, he won't let children get hurt, and will do so by putting himself in harms way, and he doesn't kill anyone on purpose.

Abilities[]

• Yordle Physiology:Ziggs is a Yordle, a being coming from theSpirit Realmand possesses several abilities natural of his species.Immortality:Being spiritual beings, Yordles don't age the same way as normal humans, and they can't normally die.Yordle Magic:Just like anyYordle, Ziggs is capable of performing yordle magic, which he utilizes in tandem with his skills as a scientists and inventor.
• Immortality:Being spiritual beings, Yordles don't age the same way as normal humans, and they can't normally die.
• Yordle Magic:Just like anyYordle, Ziggs is capable of performing yordle magic, which he utilizes in tandem with his skills as a scientists and inventor.
Relations[]

Jinx[]

Ziggs is quiteterrifiedofJinx(she constantly wants to hug him). Jinx believes he is a product of her imagination, more specifically talking, her conscience. After a night of mischiefs with her all aroundPiltover, Ziggs now lives with her inZaun.

Heimerdinger[]

Ziggs seesHeimerdingeras his idol and used to work for him before going to Zaun with Jinx.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Hexplosives Expert

By [[]]

Starring:Ziggs

Starring Champion



Video

Beyond the Bandlewood (Video)

In this episode, Ava’s on a mission to prove herself… but she’ll need a little help.

Starring:Ava,Book,Caitlyn,Teemo,Veigar,Ziggs

Mentioned:Senna,Sion,Xerath



Short Story

Bombs: A Tribute

ByAbigail Harvey

Okay, Zaun. I’m here, I’m fuzzy, and I’m ready to explode stuff.

Starring:Ziggs

Mentioned:Heimerdinger,Jinx



Comic

Paint the Town

ByAnthony Burch,Fabio Moon,Dave Stewart

Oh, they say I'm crazy -- they say that Yordles would be easy to spot in a city such as ours, what with their fuzzy countenances and diminutive stature. But I've heard rumors that they have invented some sort of magical charms that make these abominations appear no different from you or I. But don't be fooled! No matter how adorable they may seem, these mischievous creatures will bring our city of Piltover to ruin! If I were so moved, I'd say they're an even bigger threat than those lunatic terrorists from Zaun! But I'm getting ahead of myself. Our story starts in a small pyrotechnics shop in Piltover, run by two unnervingly fuzzy gentlemen...

Starring:Heimerdinger,Jinx,Ziggs

Mentioned Champion



Game

CONV/RGENCE

ByDouble Stallion Games

Rewind the Past, Control the Future - Explore and traverse through the spectacular city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with an ingenious device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Play as a young Ekko and realize the full potential of one of League’s fan-favorite Champions.

Starring:Aximander,Camille,Chadd,Corin Reveck,Corina Veraza,Drake Poingdestre,Ekko,Elie,Inna,Jinx,Lem,Red,Rungs,Vale Poingdestre,Warwick,Wyeth,Zarkon Poingdestre

Mentioned:Ashlesh,Azir,Blitzcrank,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Eramis,Evil Kay,Farron,Fiddlesticks,Janna,Jayce,Kay,Nasus,Orianna,Renata Glasc,Seraphine,Shomi,Singed,Twitch,Urgot,Vi,Viktor,Zac,Zeri,Ziggs

Alternate Universes



Video

A Snowdown Snowtale

The Poro King sends a young poro on an urgent mission: find the one with the magnificent mustache to save Snowdown!

Starring:Bard,Braum,Gnar,Graves,Karma,Malzahar,Singed,Syndra,Ziggs



Game

Hextech Mayhem

ByChoice Provisions

THIS’LL BE A BLAST!

Starring:Heimerdinger,Ziggs



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Video

Return to the Stars



Starring:Aurelion Sol,Bard,Cassiopeia,Gnar,Illaoi,Kog'Maw,Nautilus,Nocturne,Teemo,Urgot,Vayne,Viktor,Ziggs



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 1

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Anivia,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Braum,Cho'Gath,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Ivern,Jhin,Jinx,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nidalee,Olaf,Poppy,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Shen,Sion,Sona,Soraka,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Vel'Koz,Vi,Yorick,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 2

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Dr. Mundo,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jhin,Jinx,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malphite,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sona,Soraka,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Thresh,Tibbers,Tristana,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Yasuo,Yorick,Zac,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 3

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Bard,Blitzcrank,Draven,Elise,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Jayce,Jhin,Kayn,Kog'Maw,LeBlanc,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Nasus,Nunu,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rhaast,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sivir,Sona,Taliyah,Talon,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Varus,Veigar,Warwick,Xayah,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe,Zyra



Music Video

Get Jinxed

ByAgnete Kjølsrud,Christian Linke

Jinx's dreams come alive in a hexplosive sequence packed with bombs and bullets and her unique take on fun.

Starring:Jinx

Mentioned:Ziggs



Video

Mac Client Available



Starring:Dr. Mundo

Mentioned:Amumu,Ashe,Caitlyn,Ezreal,Fizz,Gragas,Graves,Katarina,Master Yi,Miss Fortune,Mordekaiser,Orianna,Riven,Ryze,Singed,Soraka,Viktor,Zac,Ziggs



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 1

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Ahri,Alistar,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Braum,Caitlyn,Darius,Diana,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Evelynn,Ezreal,Gangplank,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jinx,Karma,Katarina,Leona,Lucian,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Nunu,Quinn,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Sivir,Sona,Soraka,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Valor,Varus,Vel'Koz,Vladimir,Volibear,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Zac,Ziggs



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 2

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Amumu,Annie,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Diana,Draven,Ekko,Ezreal,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jayce,Kha'Zix,Kog'Maw,Leona,Lucian,Lux,Malphite,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nasus,Nautilus,Nidalee,Olaf,Orianna,Poppy,Quinn,Rakan,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Shaco,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Valor,Vel'Koz,Viktor,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo,Ziggs



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Comic

The Tale of the Poro King

By Numerous creators



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Akali,Ashe,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Braum,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Darius,Diana,Draven,Ezreal,Gnar,Illaoi,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jayce,Kai'Sa,Karma,Karthus,Katarina,Kayle,Kayn,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nunu,Ornn,Pantheon,Pyke,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Rhaast,Ryze,Sejuani,Shen,Sion,Sivir,Soraka,Sylas,Syndra,Taliyah,Talon,Taric,Thresh,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Vi,Volibear,Willump,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe



Video

Welcome Aboard

Consider this your invite to join the greatest crew in the galaxy.

Starring:Jinx,Kayn,Malphite,Rhaast,Sona,Yasuo

Mentioned:Garen,Katarina,Lux,Ziggs

Trivia[]

• In the old lore, Ziggs became the Dean of Demolitions forPiltover'sYordleAcademy of Science and Progress after he rescuedHeimerdingerand its other professors from aZauniteprison.
Change log[]

References[]



See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Short Fuse, Description: Innate: Periodically, Ziggs empowers his next basic attack to deal 20 − 160 (based on level) (+ 50% AP) bonus magic damage , 「 increased by 150% against structures . 」 「 increased to 50 − 400 (based on level) (+ 125% AP) against structures . 」 Short Fuse's cooldown is reduced by 4 / 5 / 6 (based on level) seconds whenever Ziggs casts an ability ., STATIC COOLDOWN: STATICCOOLDOWN:12, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'parries': 'Missing', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The empowered attack will not trigger againstwards.', "PENDING FOR TEST::Short Fuse'sinteractions withdodging,blocking, andblindingeffects.", 'AP ratio changed to65% AP.']}

Q ability — Name: Bouncing Bomb, Description: Active: Ziggs throws a bomb to the target location that bounces forward up to two times, the distance traveled each time being based on how far it was originally thrown. The bomb explodes upon landing near an enemy, within terrain, or the final bounce, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. Magic Damage: 85 / 135 / 185 / 235 / 285 (+ 65% AP) Bouncing Bomb will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Bouncing Bombcan be thrown or bounce over units/terrain.', 'Spell shieldwill block the damage of the explosion, but the explosion can still damage other targets in the radius.', 'Ziggswill throw the bomb from his location at the end of the cast time, towards thepre-clampedcast location, causing the bounces to adjust their angle accordingly.', 'Base damage changed to 125 / 175 / 225 / 275 / 325.', 'AP ratio changed to75% AP.']}

W ability — Name: Satchel Charge, Description: Active: Ziggs hurls a charge to the target location, remaining there for 4 seconds and granting sight of the area. Satchel Charge can be recast within the duration, and does so automatically afterwards. If recast while in flight, the charge will explode immediately upon landing. Recast: Ziggs detonates the charge, causing it to explode to deal magic damage to nearby enemies and knock them back up to 500 units away from the center of the explosion, though not through terrain. If this hits Ziggs , he will dash up to 825 units away from the center. Magic Damage: 70 / 105 / 140 / 175 / 210 (+ 50% AP) Turret Explosion: The explosion also executes enemy turrets within that are below a maximum health threshold. Demolition Threshold: 25 / 27. 5 / 30 / 32. 5 / 35% of turret's maximum health Ziggs does not dash if he is immobilized or grounded . He can cast any of his abilities during the dash., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation/Auto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "The initial cast counts as an ability activation for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.Detonating the ability manually does not.", 'Detonating the ability manually does not.', 'Dealsarea damageto non-turrets andraw damageto turrets.', "Satchel Charge'sdistance increases with proximity to the charge, resulting in being knocked straight up when aligned directly on top of it.", "Ziggswill notdashfromSatchel Charge'sdetonation whileTeleportingbut he will whileRecalling.", 'Cooldown changed to 14 / 13 / 12 / 11 / 10 seconds.']}

E ability — Name: Hexplosive Minefield, Description: Active: Ziggs scatters a cluster of 11 proximity mines over the target location that grant sight of the area for 2 seconds, arming after 0. 5 seconds and lasting for up to 10 seconds. Each mine within the area explodes upon contact with terrain or an enemy, dealing magic damage and slowing them for 1. 5 seconds, as well as granting sight of the area around the explosion for 2 seconds. An enemy takes 40% damage from subsequent mines. Magic Damage per Mine: 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+ 30% AP) Reduced Damage per Mine: 12 / 28 / 44 / 60 / 76 (+ 12% AP) Maximum Total Magic Damage: 150 / 350 / 550 / 750 / 950 (+ 150% AP) Slow: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50%, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The mine cluster is built of 2 rings, with 3 mines in the inner ring (radius pending for test) and 8 mines on the other ring (200 radius), all equally spaced.The angular offset is randomized on each cast.Because of the135 detonation radius of each mine, the total possible range of a mine from the minefield hitting an enemy from the cast location is335 units. It will often be slightly less as the minefield is not guaranteed to be angled the right way for this.', 'The angular offset is randomized on each cast.', 'Because of the135 detonation radius of each mine, the total possible range of a mine from the minefield hitting an enemy from the cast location is335 units. It will often be slightly less as the minefield is not guaranteed to be angled the right way for this.', 'Mines will not explode upon contact withplayer-generated terrain.', 'Spell shieldwill block the effects of a single detonation.', 'Now affected by +30 ability haste.', 'AP ratio changed to40% AP.', 'Slow changed to 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70%.']}

R ability — Name: Mega Inferno Bomb, Description: Active: Ziggs catapults the Mega Inferno Bomb to the target location, granting sight within a 600 radius around its destination for 4 seconds. The bomb explodes upon arrival to deal magic damage to enemies hit, increased by 50% against those in the epicenter. Magic Damage: 200 / 300 / 400 (+ 73. 3 3 % AP) Increased Damage: 300 / 450 / 600 (+ 110% AP) Link ▶️ "I bring the Big One!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "Allies cannot seeMega Inferno Bomb'sarea indicator until shortly before the blast.", 'Mega Inferno Bombtakes 2.64seconds from the start of the cast time to land whenZiggscasts at maximum range (reduced to 1.617seconds from the start of the cast time when casting within2700units).When cast within 2700 units,Mega Inferno Bombhas a fixed travel time. Beyond that, the travel time is equal to the cast distance divided by the now-fixed missile speed.', 'When cast within 2700 units,Mega Inferno Bombhas a fixed travel time. Beyond that, the travel time is equal to the cast distance divided by the now-fixed missile speed.', 'The area reveal on the target location begins as soon as the cast time is completed and can see intobrushand across terrain.', 'Base damage changed to 250 / 400 / 550.', 'AP ratio changed to85% AP.']}

Trivia:
Ziggs is the first (so far only) champion to have all his abilities (except innates) be the same type (ground-targeted area of effect).
Ziggs is one of the few champions that can apply crowd control on themselves (the others beingCaitlyn,Lissandra,Rumble,Sion,Varus,ViandXerath).
Ziggs' dance references'Midget Superstar'.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Ziggs was anicknamefor RioterJoe 'Hephastopheles' Ziegler.
Heimerdingerreveals that Ziggs's full name isZigmund, fromProto-Germanic*segiz"victory" &*mundō"protection";[2]the latter element is shared withDr. Mundo.
Ziggs andNautiluswere first conceived as 'Ivanthe Mad Bomber'.
Hexplosive Minefieldwas conceived as Ziggs' ultimate (was later replaced byMega Inferno Bomb)Mega Inferno Bomb'sicon references anuclear weapon.
Ziggs seems to be the mascot forfeatured game modes.This is evident from his likeness being used onnumeroussummonericonsthat represent or commemorate them, as well as having histeaser picturebe the base for the promotional artforalotofthesegamemodes.
A prop of Ziggs'Hexplosive Bombwas crafted in an episode of YouTube seriesDIY Prop Shop.This video can be viewedhere.There are also videos where the following are crafted:Diana'sCrescent Moonblade(functional)Katarina'sDaggers(functional)Leona'sZenith Blade(functional)Master Yi's'Highlander' Ring Sword(functional)Poppy'sHammer of Orlon(functional)Yasuo's'Last Breath' Sword(functional)
The icon forSatchel Chargeis reused for theTeamfight TacticsitemDemolitionist's Charge.