Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rakanvs Blitzcrank

CSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Blitzcrank wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Rakan based on 65 games. Blitzcrank wins the early laning phase while Rakan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Rakan - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
46.1% WR
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Blitzcrank vs Rakan matchup - 53.9% win rate
Blitzcrank
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 65
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
247
DMG / min
340
8,103
Gold / game
8,154
221
Heal / min
100
893
DMG Mitigated / min
892
1.3
CC / min
1.8
34.3%
Early Game WR
65.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Rakan vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 65 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rakan's 46.1%, giving Blitzcrank a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Blitzcrank controls the early laning stage, but Rakan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Blitzcrank needs to press advantages before Rakan reaches their power spikes, while Rakan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Blitzcrank leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Blitzcrank overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rakan vs Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Blitzcrank wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Blitzcrank is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Blitzcrank holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Rakan
1.0Blitzcrank
Rakan and Blitzcrank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
247Rakan
340Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank heavily out-damages Rakan by 93 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Blitzcrank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,103Rakan
8,154Blitzcrank
Rakan and Blitzcrank generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 51 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Rakan
1.8Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rakan, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Blitzcrank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,114Rakan
991Blitzcrank
Rakan heals and mitigates 122 more damage per minute than Blitzcrank, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Rakan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Blitzcrank.

Best Rakan Build Against Blitzcrank

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Blitzcrank are Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
65.7%
+31.4% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan34.3%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank65.7%
Late Game
Rakan
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan60.0%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank40.0%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.7% win rate — a 31.4 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Blitzcrank. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Blitzcrank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rakan reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rakan survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Rakan Runes Against Blitzcrank

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs BlitzcrankResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs BlitzcrankDemolish - best Rakan rune vs BlitzcrankBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs BlitzcrankRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Blitzcrank
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs BlitzcrankSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs BlitzcrankNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Blitzcrank
53.3% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Rakan the best tools to compete against Blitzcrank in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Rakan's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.74%1551.12578,44743.1%51.8%
45.64%1491.02498,42441.7%48.3%
43.09%1231.02588,35145.5%41.2%
60.00%1151.02628,76054.2%64.2%
43.40%1061.02548,56336.4%48.4%
55.34%1031.12578,38750.0%59.6%
42.72%1031.12258,62640.9%44.1%
45.68%811.02468,24945.0%46.3%
45.95%741.12148,33044.8%46.7%
31.94%721.12538,48135.3%28.9%
37.31%671.12358,19039.3%35.9%
46.15%651.02478,10334.3%60.0%
51.67%601.12648,54045.2%58.6%
50.00%581.02478,33256.5%45.7%
49.06%531.12668,64143.5%53.3%
58.33%481.02608,63045.0%67.9%
48.94%471.12898,32027.3%68.0%
42.55%471.12287,65144.8%38.9%
45.65%461.02777,97939.1%52.2%
38.64%441.02767,81633.3%47.1%
47.73%441.12568,48836.8%56.0%
44.19%431.02598,74852.9%38.5%
59.52%421.02928,80047.8%73.7%
56.10%411.12437,72450.0%61.9%
51.22%411.03208,46955.0%47.6%
45.00%401.12338,48752.6%38.1%
55.26%381.02187,74152.2%60.0%
61.29%311.12448,49642.9%76.5%
50.00%281.32928,90145.5%52.9%
44.00%251.12277,58253.3%30.0%
37.50%240.92398,10433.3%41.7%
43.48%231.12747,77358.3%27.3%
36.36%220.92618,66538.5%33.3%
66.67%181.12378,87150.0%75.0%
55.56%181.12698,09658.3%50.0%
61.54%131.12668,64266.7%57.1%
63.64%111.32928,87766.7%60.0%
60.00%101.02727,70157.1%66.7%
60.00%101.12647,23460.0%60.0%
40.00%102.131010,15325.0%50.0%
44.44%92.14029,33350.0%33.3%
12.50%81.740510,281100.0%0.0%
62.50%81.83269,39933.3%80.0%
37.50%80.92518,25620.0%66.7%
62.50%81.82787,89680.0%33.3%
42.86%71.33107,9590.0%75.0%
85.71%71.22889,533100.0%75.0%
50.00%62.75189,48550.0%50.0%
66.67%61.12827,59650.0%75.0%
50.00%60.92508,31266.7%33.3%
60.00%51.02538,50150.0%66.7%
80.00%51.42457,26366.7%100.0%
60.00%51.22388,26566.7%50.0%
60.00%50.92509,9510.0%75.0%
80.00%52.13358,33750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.63259,5540.0%50.0%

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Rakan vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rakan's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 65 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rakan do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Rakan with a 65.7% win rate versus 34.3%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Rakan with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 65 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Blitzcrank?

The best Rakan build against Blitzcrank includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Blitzcrank?

The best Rakan runes against Blitzcrank use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.3% win rate in the Rakan vs Blitzcrank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Blitzcrank?

No, Rakan struggles against Blitzcrank with only a 46.1% win rate. Blitzcrank has the advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Blitzcrank's lead.

How do I play Rakan against Blitzcrank?

When playing Rakan against Blitzcrank, play cautiously and avoid Blitzcrank's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Blitzcrank in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.