Patch: 26.16
Patch: 26.16
Tier Tier 2
Win Rate 52.3%
Win Rate Change
-0.4%
Pick rate 0.3%
Ban rate 0.4%
Matches 1,790
Emerald+ Emerald+ Builds
Patch: 26.16
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Deathfire Touch
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Precision
Domination
Inspiration
Resolve
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Ability Haste
Adaptive Force
Move Speed
Scaling Health
Health
Tenacity & Slow Resist
Scaling Health
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Doran's Ring
Build Order
Blasting Wand
Aether Wisp
Sheen
Lich Bane
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Needlessly Large Rod
Hextech Alternator
Shadowflame
Completed Items
Lich Bane
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Rabadon's Deathcap
Luden's Echo
Hextech Rocketbelt
Situational Items
Zhonya's Hourglass
Stormsurge
Void Staff
Mejai's Soulstealer
Imperial Mandate
Cosmic Drive
Banshee's Veil

Ability Max Order

66%

236 games

Q
E
W
1
Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
6%
89% AP

Gragas Mid Build Guide

Gragas Mid is A Tier with a 52.3% win rate, 0.3% pick rate, and 0.4% ban rate across 1,790 Emerald+ matches in the World region on Patch 26.16.

The recommended core item build is Lich Bane → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap. Stormraider's Surge is the recommended primary rune keystone. Veigar is one of the more difficult matchups.

Review Gragas counters, synergies, and abilities for more matchup and champion details.

Key Insights

  • On cast,
    W
    reduces damage taken for 2.5 seconds.
  • E
    's cooldown is reduced by 3 seconds if Gragas hits an enemy.
  • Q
    deals increased damage and applies a stronger slow the longer it sits.
  • Q
    reveals the affected area.
  • R
    can be used behind enemies to knock them back into Gragas's team.

Strengths

  • Can use
    Q
    and
    R
    during
    E
    , allowing him to perform combos.
  • Excels at ganks and teamfights with his CC tools.
  • Excels with items that boost his ability power, durability, and crowd control effectiveness.
  • R
    doubles as a disruption tool.

Weaknesses

  • A poorly positioned
    R
    can spell disaster for his team.
  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him.
  • Missing the intended target with
    E
    can potentially get him killed.
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