Fizz, the Tidal Trickster, is one of League of Legends’ slipperiest and most mischievous champions. He’s the kind of champion that makes you question your life choices the moment he hops into your lane. Annoying? Absolutely—and that’s not just his gameplay; it’s how his entire persona was designed from the get-go, both in lore and on the Rift.
Despite how odd it might seem, many players have been pondering whether Fizz is an actual Yordle. I mean, he’s short, weirdly adorable, and has a knack for unleashing chaos—I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty Yordle-ish to me. Yet, his fishy features and underwater origins tell an entirely different story.
Today, we’re diving deep to settle the debate once and for all. Who—or what—exactly is this amphibious trickster? Let’s cast our lines and see what we can fish out!
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Quick Backstory
Before we dive headfirst into the big question, let’s crank back the clock and figure out how this slippery troublemaker came to be.
Fizz hails from the depths of the Guardian’s Sea—or, more accurately, the forgotten ruins of the ancient Buhru civilization buried beneath the waves. He’s a playful amphibious creature who, despite being different from his aquatic brethren, was accepted as a proud, adventurous, trident-wielding protector of his underwater realm. Pretty cool, right? Well, until it all went sideways.
One fateful day, Fizz returned from one of his deep-sea escapades to find his entire civilization had mysteriously vanished. Talk about a rough day at the office! Rough. Stranded and alone, Fizz spent centuries drifting through the oceans, searching for purpose—and probably a few friends who wouldn’t disappear on him.
Eventually, he surfaced in the shady harbors of Bilgewater, where he quickly earned a reputation as the Tidal Trickster we all know - and hate. Equal parts local legend and professional menace, Fizz has been living his best life ever since—bouncing around, cracking jokes, and occasionally sending giant sharks to ruin someone’s day.
So far, none of this screams “Yordle,” right? Yordles, for the uninitiated, are magical, furry, pint-sized creatures like Teemo and Tristana, known for their adorable appearances and mischievous antics. Fizz shares their trickster vibes, but there’s one glaring difference—he’s more fish than fluff.
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How does Fizz Fit in as a Yordle
Here’s where things get a bit murky. Fizz definitely shares some Yordle-esque traits—he’s small, mischievous, and has enough chaotic energy to light up all of Piltover. But technically speaking? He’s not a Yordle—or at least, he wasn’t until Teamfight Tactics (TFT) muddied the waters.
Initially, Riot Games classified him as a Yordle-adjacent amphibious being. He’s not quite a Yordle but shares some thematic similarities with them. This aligns him closer with the likes of Nami than Heimerdinger or Rumble per se. Despite being one of the oldest champions in Runeterra’s lore, Fizz has practically zero interactions with other Yordles and seems to have no ties to Bandle City, the magical homeland of the Yordle gang. That’s like skipping every family reunion but still expecting a slice of the birthday cake.
Fizz’s story has always been a bit of a mystery—equal parts whimsical and downright confusing. In an attempt to clear things up (or make it even more chaotic), Riot went ahead and officially classified him as a Yordle when he showed up in TFT. So let’, is Fizz a Yordle?
Short answer: Sure, why not?
Long answer: Maybe—if you squint hard enough and are willing to bend the rules to include amphibious anomalies. He's basically the aquatic cousin who shows up at Yordle family reunions and nobody questions it as long as he keeps on bringing gourmet calamari dishes.
At the end of the day, Riot seems perfectly happy to let Fizz’s identity float around in the mystery zone—kind of like Fizz himself!
Fizz in Game
Trickster Gameplay
Fizz isn’t just slippery in the lore—he’s a nightmare to pin down in the game, too. This little guy embodies the "can't touch this" philosophy so well that MC Hammer should be paying him heavy royalties.
His Playful/Trickster (E) ability was the culprit for many smashed keyboards. One second you're about to secure a kill, the next he's doing acrobatics on his trident while your skillshots whiff harder than an Iron Reyna main.
Fizz players are known for their flashy outplays, slipping through skill shots and punishing enemies who dare to overstep. But playing against Fizz can feel like trying to catch a greased-up eel—frustrating and slippery. This certainly explains why misbehaving Bilgewater children were warned that The Trickster will come and feed them to the fishes - I would definitely eat my veggies and not have this menace yeet me to his sharks!
Low ELO players absolutely despise this slippery fish—and honestly, can you blame them? Fizz is basically a nightmare in laning phase, especially for players who haven’t quite mastered the art of dodging his shark-infested ultimates. That’s why lower ranks are the perfect stomping grounds to learn Fizz from the ground up. After all, higher-ranked players won’t hesitate to punish every misstep, leaving you flopping like a fish out of water.
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Skins
Fizz's skin line is like a costume party gone wild. From the meme-worthy Cottontail Fizz to the absolutely adorable Fuzz Fizz, which ironically makes him look more Yordle-like than his base skin! Each skin seems designed to either make you go "aww" right before he one-shots you.
Perhaps the most iconic is Fisherman Fizz, where he dons a raincoat call upon the almighty UFR Manetee himself! Riot Games clearly loves dressing this guy up as much as players love tormenting their enemies with him. If you’re ready to serve up some stylish chaos, check out our complete Skindex for a detailed breakdown of all his skins (and plenty of others). Plus, you can snag them at competitive prices to make sure you’re the best-dressed menace on the Rift!
Final Thoughts
So, is Fizz a Yordle? Probably. Maybe he’s an honorary member of the club, or maybe he’s a one-of-a-kind sea sprite who refuses to be pigeonholed. What we know really is that Fizz is perhaps among the most distinctive League of Legends champions in regards to lore and gameplay.
Whether you love him for his cheeky character or hate him for crashing your rank games, Fizz has solidified his place in the hearts of fans - and as fuel for our nightmares. So the next time he's hopping across the Rift, remember he's more than just another fish in the ocean—he's a jolt of prankish energy and chaotic mystery that will always grace our games. And honestly, isn’t that what makes League so exciting?
