Fizz is notably effective against several mid-lane champions who often struggle against his aggressive, high-burst playstyle and unique ability to become untargetable. His strengths make him a challenging opponent for many mages and assassins.
Strong Matchups for Fizz
Fizz excels when matched against champions who are either squishy, lack reliable escape tools against his burst, or whose key abilities can be dodged by his playful/trickster (E) ability. His ability to dive into the backline and quickly eliminate high-priority targets makes him a formidable counter in specific matchups.
Here are some champions Fizz demonstrates a higher winrate against:
| Champion (Lane) | Fizz Winrate Advantage |
|---|---|
| Qiyana Mid | +5.9% |
| Vel'Koz Mid | +5.3% |
| Aurelion Sol Mid | +4.3% |
| Orianna Mid | +4.2% |
Why Fizz Excels in These Matchups
Fizz's kit provides unique advantages that specifically counter the strengths of the champions listed above:
- Qiyana Mid: Fizz's high burst damage and mobility can overwhelm Qiyana, especially if he can dodge her elemental abilities with his Playful/Trickster (E). His ability to stick to targets makes it difficult for Qiyana to disengage effectively once Fizz engages.
- Vel'Koz Mid: Vel'Koz is a immobile mage who relies heavily on skill shots. Fizz's Playful/Trickster (E) allows him to effortlessly dodge Vel'Koz's primary damage and crowd control abilities, like Tectonic Disruption (E) and Life Form Disintegration Ray (R), rendering Vel'Koz highly vulnerable to Fizz's all-in.
- Aurelion Sol Mid: Aurelion Sol is another mage with limited mobility and a reliance on positioning and his orbiting stars. Fizz can easily close the gap, bypassing Aurelion Sol's defensive zone and dealing significant burst damage before Aurelion Sol can react or escape. His untargetability also disrupts Aurelion Sol's sustained damage output.
- Orianna Mid: Orianna is a control mage who relies on setting up her ball for damage and crowd control. Fizz's agility allows him to get onto her quickly, often dodging her Shockwave (R) with his E or simply bursting her down before she can effectively use her full combo. Her relatively low mobility makes her an easy target for Fizz's assassinations.
In summary, Fizz thrives against champions who are either immobile, rely heavily on predictable skill shots, or are squishy targets that he can burst down before they can retaliate effectively.
