Blitzcrank Tank Runes

Build Patch 14.12

Core Blitzcrank Item Build Order

60.4% Win Rate (3395 Games)
World Atlas

Starting

Boots of Swiftness

1st

Trailblazer

2nd

Locket of the Iron Solari

3rd

Locket of the Iron Solari

4th

Frozen Heart

5th

Trailblazer

6th

World Atlas
Boots of Swiftness
Trailblazer
Locket of the Iron Solari
Locket of the Iron Solari
Frozen Heart
Trailblazer

Core Blitzcrank Item Build Path

Situational

Zeke's Convergence
Knight's Vow
Thornmail
Force of Nature
Shurelya's Battlesong
Warmog's Armor
Kaenic Rookern

Summoner Spells

41858 Games57%
6578 Games57%

Blitzcrank Skill Order

0
Mana Barrier

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Rocket Grab
Overdrive
Power Fist
Static Field

Blitzcrank Guide

Learn Blitzcrank with our Blitzcrank guide. Learn about Blitzcrank's strengths and Blitzcrank's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Blitzcrank, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Blitzcrank
    Q
    cannot pass through units; it'll pull the first one hit.
  • After
    Blitzcrank
    W
    ends, Blitzcrank is slowed for 1.5 seconds.
  • Blitzcrank
    E
    also applies
    Blitzcrank
    W
    's bonus damage and
    Blitzcrank
    R
    's marks.
  • Blitzcrank
    E
    resets Blitzcrank's auto attack.
  • Blitzcrank
    R
    destroys shields before applying its damage on cast.
Strengths
  • Is a major threat at any point in the game when
    Blitzcrank
    Q
    is available.
  • When
    Blitzcrank
    Q
    lands and Blitzcrank uses
    Blitzcrank
    R
    before
    Blitzcrank
    E
    , the enemy cannot avoid the CC chain.
  • Has greater fighting power while
    Blitzcrank
    W
    is active, especially while
    Blitzcrank
    R
    is available due to its passive.
  • Excels with items that enhance his utility, tankiness, and crowd control capabilities.
Weaknesses
  • Blitzcrank
    Q
    is more threatening when it's available. Once used, Blitzcrank is much less effective.
  • Pulling the "wrong" enemy with
    Blitzcrank
    Q
    can spell disaster for his team.
  • If Blitzcrank can't get away using
    Blitzcrank
    W
    , they're likely dead.