Champion Stats
| Role | Tank / Support |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 675 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Blitzcrank
Low elo players don't respect Blitzcrank's hook (Q) hitbox. It's much larger than it looks, and a 'lollypopping' anchor can catch them even if they think they've dodged it. They also fail to respect his W (Overdrive) speed, often being caught off guard by his sudden gap-close. A Blitzcrank on the map creates a zone of fear that uncoordinated teams cannot handle.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
Blitzcrank has the best level 1 invade in the game. Start Q (Rocket Grab). Coordinate with your team to invade the enemy's buff and hook the jungler or support. You can often secure First Blood or a massive buff steal before the game even starts.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'iBlitzcrank' is the definitive smurf skin—the hook animation is notoriously hard to see and feels 'faster'. 'Space Groove Blitz & Crank' offers amazing modern visual effects. 'Lancer Paragon/Rogue' are great high-tier choices. Avoid 'Rusty Blitzcrank' unless you want the absolute rarity flex.
When They Ban Blitzcrank
Backup Pick: If Blitzcrank is banned,
Nautilus offers a similar 'hook and lock down' profile.
Thresh for a higher-skill-cap hook and utility.
Pyke for a more assassin-style hook support.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Glacial Augment is the best choice for maximizing the disruption after a hook. Aftershock is an alternative for higher tankiness when you engage. Secondary Inspiration with Hextech Flashtraption and Cosmic Insight to have more creative hook angles from brushes.
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → W → EMax Q first—it's your entire character, giving you the lower cooldown and higher damage on your hook. Max W second for the increased movement speed. Max E last as the knock-up duration is fixed.
Mastering Blitzcrank's Kit
Rocket Grab. Blitzcrank fires his right hand, pulling the first enemy hit towards him and dealing damage. This is your core—master the prediction and hitbox.
Overdrive. Blitzcrank gains a massive burst of movement and attack speed, then is slowed briefly after the effect ends. Use this to gap-close for an E or to position for a hook.
Power Fist. Blitzcrank charges his next attack to deal double damage and knock the target into the air. This is your primary follow-up CC for a hook.
Static Field. Passive: nearby enemies are struck by lightning. Active: Blitzcrank releases an electrical pulse that damages and silences nearby enemies, also destroying their shields. Use this to interrupt channels.
Matchup Tips
Hard Matchup. He can E (Arcane Shift) out of your hook even after it connects. You have to wait for him to waste his E or hook him from a brush where he can't see the animation.
Hard Counter. Her Black Shield (E) completely invalidates your Rocket Grab. You have to bait it out or hook the target she doesn't shield.
Easy Matchup (for her). If you hook her, you are just helping her engage on your carries. Focus on hooking the ADC instead or save your hook for after she engages.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop missing your hooks! If you throw a Q and miss, you lose all your pressure for 20 seconds. Sometimes holding the hook and just running at the enemy with W is more effective than throwing it immediately. Also, don't hook the enemy tank into your own carries!
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing heavy 'shield' or 'spell shield' comps with Morgana, Sivir, or Malzahar if you don't have a way to pop them. Also dodge into Leona who wants to be hooked into your team.
Teamfight Role
In teamfights, your job is to find a pick. Stay in the shadows, clear vision, and look for a hook on the enemy ADC or Mid-laner. Once you land a hook, follow up with E (Power Fist) and R (Static Field) to silence and lock them down. If you miss your hook, focus on using your E to peel for your own carries.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full AP 'One-Punch' Blitzcrank. Everfrost (if available, else Luden's) -> Lich Bane -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, your Q-E-R combo will literally delete any squishy. It's the ultimate 'hook and cook' flex for carrying games where you don't need to be a tank.
Power Windows
Level 1 is your strongest point for invades. Level 2 with E is your first massive kill window. Your biggest item spike is reaching Shurelya's Battlesong or Mobis, which enhances your ability to roam and find picks across the entire map.
Tilt Factor
Spam the 'laugh' emote every time you land a hook. Type 'Beep Boop' in all-chat after a kill. The sight of a Blitzcrank running at you with W active is one of the most stressful experiences in League.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V14.13 | Jun 26, 2024 | BUFF | W buffed |
| V14.12 | Jun 12, 2024 | ADJUST | P buffed, Base stats nerfed |
| V14.9 | May 1, 2024 | NERF | P nerfed, W nerfed, Base stats nerfed |
| V14.4 | Feb 22, 2024 | ADJUST | R nerfed |
| V14.2 | Jan 24, 2024 | NERF | E nerfed, Base stats nerfed |
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