Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 51.9%
Win Rate Change
-0.6%
Pick rate 0.3%
Ban rate 0.7%
Matches 927
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Phase Rush
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Precision
Domination
Inspiration
Resolve
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Doran's Ring
Build Order
Lost Chapter
Hextech Alternator
Luden's Echo
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Amplifying Tome
Fiendish Codex
Fiendish Codex
Horizon Focus
Completed Items
Luden's Echo
Sorcerer's Shoes
Horizon Focus
Shadowflame
Liandry's Torment
Zhonya's Hourglass
Rabadon's Deathcap
Situational Items
Blackfire Torch
Malignance
Banshee's Veil
Mejai's Soulstealer
Void Staff
Stormsurge
Cosmic Drive

Ability Max Order

76%

3,862 games

Plasma Fission Q
Void Rift W
Tectonic Disruption E
Organic Deconstruction
Plasma Fission
Void Rift
Tectonic Disruption
Life Form Disintegration Ray
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
71%
27%

Key Insights

  • Enemies who are Researched by
    P
    take true damage from
    R
    .
  • E
    knocks back hit enemies if cast close to Vel'Koz.
  • Q
    restores mana per target killed.
  • Q
    's split bolts can reach past its max range by casting it at an angle.
  • W
    and
    E
    reveal their affected areas.

Strengths

  • At level 6, he can 100-0 with
    R
    , especially if the enemy laner is Researched.
  • A well-timed
    R
    can singlehandedly win teamfights.
  • Can find good angles to poke and pick off enemies with
    Q
    .
  • 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.
Similar Champions

A few champions that are similar playstyle to Vel'Koz.