the Tiny Master of Evil
Roles and difficulty from the global official site, lane from the China-server official site
| Rank tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Ban Rate | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ranks | 49.9% | 10.4%#2 | 20.6% | S |
| Diamond+ | 48.4% | 7.5%#6 | 11.1% | B |
| Master+ | 48.2% | 7.0%#6 | 8.6% | B |
| Challenger | 49.4% | 4.9%#16 | 1.9% | C |
| Rift Apex | 46.6% | 3.7%#20 | 2.1% | D |
| Rank tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Ban Rate | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ranks | 47.7% | 5.5%#11 | 20.6% | A |
| Diamond+ | 46.8% | 2.9%#24 | 11.1% | B |
| Master+ | 46.6% | 2.4%#27 | 8.6% | C |
| Challenger | No data | |||
| Rift Apex | No data | |||
The tier list shows Master+ figures by default.
Taken from the in-game loadout screen as of 2026-10-07. The pick count and win rate are shown exactly as the game reports them.
Max Skill 1 first, your main tool for building stacks, then Skill 2 for its falling damage.
Your early game is quite weak, so there is no need to force kills. Focus on last-hitting minions with Skill 1 to build AP stacks bit by bit.
Once you have stacks and your core items start to come in, you can take down enemy carries in one combo. Split and stun enemies with the Skill 3 cage and look for picks with your team.
With scaled AP, landing basic skills alone takes a big chunk of enemy HP. Keep a careful position and take down anyone who comes close.
Your main job is to drop the Skill 3 cage in the middle of the enemy team and split their formation. If an enemy ADC or mage steps too far forward, hit them with Ult right away and remove them from the fight.
Veigar's Skill 3 (cage) is his best defensive tool against ganks and engages. Avoid throwing it in lane just to fish for a stun. While it is on cooldown, you are an easy kill for any assassin or jungler. Save Skill 3 for following your jungler's ganks or for peeling when an enemy dives you.
Cage them with Skill 3, guarantee Skill 2 and Skill 1, then execute with Ult.
This skill table was checked against the in-game text on 2026-08-15. Changes from 7.2d have been applied from the official patch notes.
| Details | LVL 1 | LVL 2 | LVL 3 | LVL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooldown | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Cost | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Base Damage | 65 | 125 | 185 | 245 |
| AP Ratio | 55% | 60% | 65% | 70% |
| Details | LVL 1 | LVL 2 | LVL 3 | LVL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 |
| Base Damage | 100 | 160 | 220 | 280 |
| Details | LVL 1 | LVL 2 | LVL 3 | LVL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooldown | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Cost | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
| Stun Duration | 1.75 | 2 | 2.25 | 2.5 |
| Details | LVL 1 | LVL 2 | LVL 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooldown | 60 | 55 | 50 |
| Base Damage | 185 | 250 | 315 |
A three-step guide set by the official champion library. For difficulty, a higher number means harder to play.
Critical damage is 200% for every champion. These figures exclude items and runes.
Our take
Veigar's damage was never the issue — surviving the lane while stacking was. The extra 1.25 range lets him reach minions even when shoved in, so he can keep building toward his late game from a safe distance.
