Fizz Champion Guide: Master The Tidal Trickster in LoL Patch 14.16.1
Fizz is an agile AP assassin who excels at bursting down single targets and escaping dangerous situations. His unique playstyle combines deceptive mobility with high burst damage, making him particularly effective in the midlane.
Ability Priority:
- Max E (Trickster) first for damage and cooldown reduction
- Max W (Sea Stone Trident) second for consistent damage
- Max Q (Urchin Strike) last
- Take R (Chum the Waters) whenever possible
Core Abilities:
- E (Trickster): Primary damage ability that makes Fizz untargetable. Use for damage, escapes, and dodging abilities
- W (Sea Stone Trident): Empowers auto attacks and helps with last-hitting
- Q (Urchin Strike): Gap closer that applies on-hit effects
- R (Chum the Waters): Long-range engage tool that deals more damage based on cast distance
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Optimal Build Path:
- Starting Items:
- Dark Seal + Refillable Potion
- Corrupting Potion (alternative)
- Core Items:
- Hextech Rocketbelt
- Sorcerer's Shoes
- Zhonya's Hourglass
- Rabadon's Deathcap
- Situational Items:
- Lich Bane (vs squishies)
- Void Staff (vs magic resist)
- Mejai's Soulstealer (when ahead)
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Key Runes:
- Domination: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Ultimate Hunter
- Precision: Presence of Mind, Coup de Grace
Laning Strategy:
- Play safe pre-level 3
- Use E to dodge crucial abilities
- Look for all-ins when ultimate is available
- Roam to side lanes after pushing wave
- Conserve mana early game
- Use W to secure last hits under tower
Power Spikes:
- Level 3: Full combo available
- Level 6: Kill pressure with ultimate
- First item completion: Significant damage increase
Tips and Tricks:
- Q can be used to escape by targeting minions
- E can hop over walls for creative gank paths
- R deals more damage when thrown from maximum range
- Chain abilities with auto attacks for maximum damage
- Use Zhonya's during E animation for extended invulnerability
Common Matchups:
- Strong against: Immobile mages, AD assassins
- Weak against: Tanky champions, point-and-click CC