Guide Sections (16)
Champion Stats
| Role | Assassin / Mage |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | High (9/10) |
| Blue Essence | 2400 BE |
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
The 'Fast 3' or 'W Start' Invade. Start W (Volatile Spiderling). It gives the fastest clearing speed due to the attack speed buff in Spider Form. Clear Blue and Gromp instantly. Level 3 is your kill window. Alternatively, invade their top-side buff at Level 2 with Q and E learned. If you land a Cocoon on the jungler while they are tanking the buff, it is a guaranteed First Blood.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Super Galaxy Elise' is a fantastic smurf skin—the animations and spider form design are high-tech and intimidating. 'Coven Elise' offers a very dark and prestigious aesthetic. 'Bewitching Elise' is a fun seasonal choice with great pumpkin-spiderlings. Avoid 'Death Blossom Elise' as it feels a bit dated compared to her newer high-fidelity options.
When They Ban Elise
Rune Setup
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → W → EMax Q first—it's your primary damage and the cooldown reduction is vital. Max E second for the increased attack speed and spiderling damage. Max W last as the Rappel utility is more important than the damage/root duration increase early on.
Mastering Elise's Kit
Matchup Tips
The Ego Check
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing heavy anti-assassin comps with Lulu or Janna. Their shields and knock-backs make it impossible for you to execute targets. Also dodge into Rengar if you aren't confident in the 1v1 jungle duel.
Teamfight Role
In teamfights, your job is to find a pick. Look for an angle to Cocoon a carry, then jump in with spider form to finish them. Once your primary target is down, use Rappel to reset or reposition. You are not a frontline tank; stay on the edges and wait for the perfect moment to strike.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full AP Assassin Elise. Lich Bane -> Stormsurge -> Shadowflame. With this build, your spider form bites will literally one-shot squishies. The extra movement speed from Lich Bane and Stormsurge makes you impossible to catch while you weave in and out of the forest.
Power Windows
Level 3 is your first massive spike—having access to all 6 of your abilities is a huge advantage over almost any other jungler. Your biggest item spike is Lich Bane or Nashor's Tooth (depending on playstyle), giving you the burst or sustained DPS to take over the game.
Tilt Factor
Use the 'spider' emote every time you escape a gank with Rappel. Type 'Did I catch a fly?' in all-chat after a Cocoon pick. The sight of a giant spider dropping from the sky onto a lone support is enough to cause a permanent 'spider-fear' in the enemy team.
Recent Patch History
Safety Tips
