4

Tier

Win Rate

50.8%

Pick Rate

2.6%

Ban Rate

0.5%

Matches

18,664

Vel'Koz Runes

Build Patch 14.10

Core Vel'Koz Item Build Order

60.0% Win Rate (20 Games)
World Atlas

Starting

Blackfire Torch

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Zaz'Zak's Realmspike

3rd

Liandry's Torment

4th

Horizon Focus

5th

Liandry's Torment

6th

World Atlas
Blackfire Torch
Sorcerer's Shoes
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
Liandry's Torment
Horizon Focus
Liandry's Torment

Core Vel'Koz Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Cryptbloom
Void Staff
Banshee's Veil
Vigilant Wardstone
Morellonomicon

Summoner Spells

Flash
22 Games41%
17 Games53%

Vel'Koz Skill Order

0
Organic Deconstruction

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Plasma Fission
Void Rift
Tectonic Disruption
Life Form Disintegration Ray

Vel'Koz's Counters for Support, Platinum+ for Patch 14.11

Discover the ultimate counters for Vel'Koz with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Vel'Koz in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Vel'Koz counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Xerath
51.1%
45.3%
3.2%
554
Senna
54.0%
53.0%
3.1%
526
Zilean
47.8%
53.2%
1.2%
205
Lux
51.4%
54.0%
6.3%
1,081
Camille
45.5%
55.9%
0.8%
145

Vel'Koz's Trends for Support, Platinum+ for Patch 14.11

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Vel'Koz. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Vel'Koz is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

50.9%

(-0.3%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

2.6%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.5%

(0.0%)
vs last patch

Vel'Koz Guide for Support, Platinum+ for Patch 14.11

Learn Vel'Koz with our Vel'Koz guide. Learn about Vel'Koz's strengths and Vel'Koz's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Vel'Koz, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Vel'Koz
    Q
    's split bolts can reach past its max range by casting it at an angle.
  • Vel'Koz
    Q
    restores mana per target killed.
  • Vel'Koz
    W
    and
    Vel'Koz
    E
    reveal their affected areas.
  • Vel'Koz
    E
    knocks back hit enemies if cast close to Vel'Koz.
  • Enemies who are Researched by
    Vel'Koz
    P
    take true damage from
    Vel'Koz
    R
    .
Strengths
  • Can find good angles to poke and pick off enemies with
    Vel'Koz
    Q
    .
  • At level 6, he can 100-0 with
    Vel'Koz
    R
    , especially if the enemy laner is Researched.
  • A well-timed
    Vel'Koz
    R
    can singlehandedly win teamfights.
  • Excels with items that boost his ability power, mana sustain, and magic penetration.
Weaknesses
  • Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
  • Needs to constantly land his skillshots or he'll have significantly lower damage output.
  • Struggles against enemies who itemize a lot of HP.

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