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Fizz

Fizz, the Tidal Trickster

Who beats Fizz in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Mid
  • Assassin
  • Fighter
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 335 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Fizz

These champions have the tools to beat Fizz.

  1. Galio
    Galio

    Galio builds magic resist naturally and taunts Fizz after he uses Playful Trickster.

  2. Malzahar
    Malzahar

    Malzahar's spell shield blocks Fizz's first hit, and his suppression stops him.

  3. Lissandra
    Lissandra

    Lissandra roots Fizz when he lands, and her ultimate can save her from Chum the Waters.

  4. Vex
    Vex

    Every Fizz dash marks him with Gloom, and Vex fears him.

Worst picks against Fizz

Fizz usually wins these matchups.

  1. Xerath
    Xerath

    Fizz hops over Xerath's skillshots and kills him.

  2. Vel'Koz
    Vel'Koz

    Fizz hops over Vel'Koz's skillshots and dives him.

  3. Lux
    Lux

    Fizz dodges Light Binding with Playful Trickster and dives her.

  4. Anivia
    Anivia

    Fizz hops over Anivia's wall and dives her before she can zone with Glacial Storm.

How to counter Fizz

  1. Bait Playful Trickster before using your key skillshot.

  2. Stay away from his shark: Chum the Waters knocks you up after a short delay.

  3. Build magic resist early.

  4. Pressure him before level three; he is weak early.

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Galio, Malzahar, Lissandra and Vex are strong picks against Fizz. Galio builds magic resist naturally and taunts Fizz after he uses Playful Trickster.
Fizz usually has the advantage against Xerath, Vel'Koz, Lux and Anivia, so avoid those picks when Fizz is likely in the mid.
Bait Playful Trickster before using your key skillshot. Stay away from his shark: Chum the Waters knocks you up after a short delay.
Fizz has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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