Tier
Win Rate
51.3%Pick Rate
1.3%Ban Rate
0.5%Matches
28,685Vel'Koz AP Runes
Build Patch 14.14Core Vel'Koz Item Build Order
54.5% Win Rate (1,691 Games)![Doran's Ring](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=null)
Starting
![Blackfire Torch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
1st
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
2nd
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
3rd
![Blackfire Torch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
4th
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
5th
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=null)
6th
![Doran's Ring](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=null)
![Blackfire Torch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
![Blackfire Torch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=null)
Core Vel'Koz Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3802.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2508.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3147.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2508.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
Situational
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3089.webp?v=null)
![Luden's Companion](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
![Horizon Focus](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4628.webp?v=null)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3157.webp?v=null)
![Banshee's Veil](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3102.webp?v=null)
![Archangel's Staff](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3003.webp?v=null)
![Malignance](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3118.webp?v=null)
Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/12.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/21.webp)
Vel'Koz Skill Order
0![Organic Deconstruction](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/VelKoz_Passive.webp)
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![Plasma Fission](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/VelkozQ.webp)
![Void Rift](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/VelkozW.webp)
![Tectonic Disruption](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/VelkozE.webp)
![Life Form Disintegration Ray](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/VelkozR.webp)
Win Rate(-0.6%)vs last patch
51.3%
Pick Rate(-0.1%)vs last patch
1.3%
Ban Rate(+0.1%)vs last patch
0.5%
Key Insights
- Q's split bolts can reach past its max range by casting it at an angle.
- Qrestores mana per target killed.
- WandEreveal their affected areas.
- Eknocks back hit enemies if cast close to Vel'Koz.
- Enemies who are Researched byPtake true damage fromR.
Strengths
- Can find good angles to poke and pick off enemies withQ.
- At level 6, he can 100-0 withR, especially if the enemy laner is Researched.
- A well-timedRcan 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.