- Win Rate
- 54.4%
- Pick Rate
- 41.2%
- KDA
- 2.88
Rat King Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 48,355
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Rat King: pick Graves, Paige. Graves wins 50.2% of its games against Rat King. The items that win most against Rat King: Scourge, Juggernaut, Refresher. Avoid Mirage, Mina into Rat King.
How to counter Rat King
Nov 5 Patch · 48,355 gamesThe heroes that beat Rat King most often are Graves and Paige. Graves wins 50.2% of its games against Rat King.
- Draft a counter
Graves and Paige beat Rat King more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 50.2% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Rat King, Scourge, Juggernaut, and Refresher gain the most win rate. Scourge is +2.6 points over a typical item.
- Survive Rat King's early game
Rat King wins 61.3% of 20–30 min games but only 51.2% of 40+ min games. Play safe in lane and drag the game out.
- Isolate it
Rat King earns its value through assists in team fights. Catch it alone and it has far less impact.
Best items against Rat King
When Rat King is on the enemy team, Scourge, Juggernaut, and Refresher win the most compared with how items usually do against Rat King. Scourge leads at +2.6 points.
| Item | WR vs Rat King | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scourge | 55.4% | +2.6 | 8,151 |
 Juggernaut | 52.9% | +2.2 | 25,793 |
 Refresher | 53.6% | +2.1 | 19,209 |
 Indomitable | 52.5% | +2.0 | 27,207 |
 Arctic Blast | 50.3% | +2.0 | 11,211 |
 Lightning Scroll | 53.4% | +1.8 | 8,217 |
 Diviner's Kevlar | 54.0% | +1.8 | 11,699 |
 Cursed Relic | 46.4% | +1.7 | 9,166 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Rat King, compared with the average item facing Rat King. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Rat King
Nov 5 Patch · 48,355 gamesPick these into Rat King
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Rat King (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Rat King matchup →When to fight Rat King
Rat King wants a short game: 61.3% in 20–30 min games, falling to 51.2% in 40+ min games.
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How to counter Rat King: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Rat King?
Graves (50.2%) and Paige (50.0%) have the best win rates against Rat King (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 217,126+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Rat King?
Against Rat King, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Scourge (+2.6), Juggernaut (+2.2), Refresher (+2.1), and Indomitable (+2.0).
How do you beat Rat King?
Graves and Paige beat Rat King more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 50.2% of the head-to-head games. Against Rat King, Scourge, Juggernaut, and Refresher gain the most win rate. Scourge is +2.6 points over a typical item. Rat King wins 61.3% of 20–30 min games but only 51.2% of 40+ min games. Play safe in lane and drag the game out. Rat King earns its value through assists in team fights. Catch it alone and it has far less impact.
Which heroes should not be picked into Rat King?
Rat King beats Mirage (61.6%), Mina (61.3%), and Pocket (61.3%) most often (Rat King's win rate in each matchup).
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.