- Win Rate
- 54.4%
- Pick Rate
- 41.2%
- KDA
- 2.88
Rat King Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 48,355
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Rat King is strong right now: A-tier, #6 of 44, winning 54.4% of 48,355 games. That is down 2.0 points over the last 20 days. Rat King wins early: the win rate peaks in 20–30 min games (61.3%). Rat King does best at Medium Skill (54.4%).
Is Rat King good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 48,355 gamesRat King's win rate day by day over the last 18 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- A#6 of 44
- Win Rate
- 54.4%−2.0 pts in 20 days
- Pick Rate
- 41.2%
- Matches
- 48,355
- Best rank
- Emissary–Archon54.4%
Rat King core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Rat King players open with Extra Health and High-Velocity Rounds. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Extra Health, High-Velocity Rounds, Monster Rounds, and Sprint Boots. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 48,355 games.
When is Rat King strongest?
By game length
Rat King wants a short game: 61.3% in 20–30 min games, falling to 51.2% in 40+ min games.
By rank
Rat King wins 54.4% at Medium Skill and 49.7% at High Skill.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Rat King strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Early-game bully
Rat King wins most in games that end within 30 minutes. Force early fights.
- Strong this patch
Rat King wins 54.4% of games, in the top quarter of the roster.
- Teamfight presence
Rat King racks up assists: it adds the most when fighting next to the team.
Weaknesses
- Falls off late
Rat King's win rate drops in games past 40 minutes.
- Low kill pressure
Rat King secures fewer kills than most heroes, so it needs teammates to finish fights.
Rat King matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 48,355 games
Rat King beats
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Rat King, and heroes it beats show Rat King's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Rat King abilities
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Rat King FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Rat King good in Deadlock right now?
Rat King is strong right now: A-tier, #6 of 44, winning 54.4% of 48,355 games. That is down 2.0 points over the last 20 days. Rat King wins early: the win rate peaks in 20–30 min games (61.3%). Rat King does best at Medium Skill (54.4%).
What is the best Rat King build?
The build Rat King players buy most: Extra Health, High-Velocity Rounds, Monster Rounds, and Sprint Boots in lane, Opening Rounds, Enduring Speed, Swift Striker, and Titanic Magazine in the mid game, then Fortitude, Berserker, Ballistic Enchantment, Juggernaut, and Siphon Bullets late.
Who counters Rat King?
Graves (50.2%) and Paige (50.0%) beat Rat King most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Rat King. The best items against Rat King are Scourge, Juggernaut, and Refresher.
How do you play Rat King?
Strengths: Early-game bully, Strong this patch, and Teamfight presence. Weaknesses: Falls off late and Low kill pressure.
When is Rat King strongest?
Rat King wants a short game: 61.3% in 20–30 min games, falling to 51.2% in 40+ min games.
Who is the best partner for Rat King?
Rat King's best partners are Victor (+2.8), Mo & Krill (+2.0), and Billy (+1.7). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.