Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Veigarvs Blitzcrank

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Blitzcrank wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Veigar based on 9 games. Blitzcrank wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Veigar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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.

Compare against an opponent
Blitzcrank - 44.4% win rateBlitzcrank(44.4%)
Veigar - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Veigar
44.4% WR
VS
Blitzcrank vs Veigar matchup - 55.6% win rate
Blitzcrank
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Veigar vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
2.6
CS / min
0.5
746
DMG / min
340
10,832
Gold / game
8,892
99
Heal / min
110
287
DMG Mitigated / min
920
0.9
CC / min
1.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Veigar vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Veigar's 44.4%, giving Blitzcrank a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Blitzcrank controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Blitzcrank needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Veigar leads by 2.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Veigar 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.

Veigar vs Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.6Veigar
0.5Blitzcrank
Veigar significantly out-farms Blitzcrank by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 31 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Veigar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Blitzcrank players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
746Veigar
340Blitzcrank
Veigar heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 406 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,832Veigar
8,892Blitzcrank
Veigar generates a commanding 1,940 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Veigar
1.4Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Veigar, 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
386Veigar
1,029Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 643 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Veigar Build Against Blitzcrank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Blitzcrank are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar33.3%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank66.7%
Late Game
Veigar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar50.0%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Veigar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Blitzcrank. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Blitzcrank has the edge early, but Veigar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Veigar Runes Against Blitzcrank

Sorcery rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs BlitzcrankSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Veigar rune vs BlitzcrankManaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs BlitzcrankTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs BlitzcrankGathering Storm - best Veigar rune vs Blitzcrank
Domination rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs BlitzcrankDomination
Cheap Shot - best Veigar rune vs BlitzcrankUltimate Hunter - best Veigar rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

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


Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Veigar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.77%1956.791612,63244.4%56.2%
45.93%1726.882512,35045.7%46.1%
56.94%1446.689112,77260.7%54.5%
48.23%1416.684812,13544.4%51.3%
48.23%1415.686912,45345.3%50.0%
64.62%1306.892714,15470.3%59.1%
41.03%1176.472911,27238.1%44.4%
49.14%1166.794211,93247.4%50.9%
55.65%1156.594912,26452.2%58.0%
58.10%1056.386712,48260.5%56.5%
58.10%1056.995213,35147.2%63.8%
60.58%1046.290111,87452.8%68.6%
49.50%1016.682810,78745.6%52.7%
62.77%946.695413,65559.1%66.0%
53.93%897.087613,07250.0%56.4%
50.56%896.494013,55947.7%53.3%
57.30%896.382412,17459.1%55.6%
56.96%796.991113,52540.0%74.4%
56.96%796.997713,60564.3%52.9%
55.84%776.888612,92840.0%63.5%
48.68%766.377612,13646.7%50.0%
60.53%766.786812,20859.5%61.5%
52.00%756.998514,04050.0%53.7%
55.41%747.089212,45560.0%51.3%
52.05%736.999813,42451.7%52.3%
39.73%736.391812,99043.8%36.6%
52.11%716.592712,56450.0%53.9%
62.69%676.298611,59256.7%67.6%
50.77%656.492412,56545.2%55.9%
53.85%656.795212,98558.6%50.0%
40.00%606.682011,56140.0%40.0%
64.41%596.488313,01240.0%76.9%
55.17%586.595412,74557.7%53.1%
45.61%575.486011,98945.5%45.7%
51.79%566.984312,18852.0%51.6%
43.64%556.993312,08448.1%39.3%
62.96%546.894614,90966.7%60.6%
62.26%536.696812,16363.0%61.5%
66.67%516.592313,17950.0%77.4%
47.06%517.599613,31437.0%58.3%
44.90%496.579112,11940.9%48.1%
61.70%476.780311,65361.5%61.9%
34.88%435.183611,14238.9%32.0%
50.00%406.696014,10964.7%39.1%
56.41%396.691313,65078.6%44.0%
51.28%397.091913,02052.9%50.0%
50.00%387.099914,49950.0%50.0%
45.95%376.789913,39760.0%36.4%
59.46%376.586412,97546.7%68.2%
66.67%366.91,01313,63461.9%73.3%
58.82%346.697113,84664.3%55.0%
55.88%346.289411,93647.4%66.7%
48.48%336.389111,11756.3%41.2%
46.88%325.486113,12141.7%50.0%
54.84%316.797012,72644.4%59.1%
51.72%296.91,04312,10461.1%36.4%
58.62%297.391314,35963.6%55.6%
46.43%286.488513,79546.7%46.1%
39.29%286.990111,91635.7%42.9%
50.00%263.978112,37962.5%44.4%
65.38%267.297714,57361.5%69.2%
28.00%254.370811,67422.2%31.3%
50.00%244.61,01712,88140.0%57.1%
40.91%226.588513,12337.5%42.9%
57.14%212.870410,33960.0%54.5%
33.33%212.365610,42212.5%46.1%
75.00%206.91,03212,59071.4%76.9%
60.00%206.487014,23571.4%53.9%
70.00%206.590712,14355.6%81.8%
47.37%196.188613,38042.9%50.0%
42.11%192.164810,90566.7%30.8%
38.89%182.965712,56720.0%46.1%
50.00%186.61,02012,28050.0%50.0%
52.94%176.289812,31242.9%60.0%
52.94%177.397713,69320.0%66.7%
58.82%176.389011,91060.0%57.1%
56.25%167.190214,14150.0%62.5%
87.50%167.11,17513,928100.0%80.0%
53.33%153.982510,01671.4%37.5%
60.00%156.284612,57342.9%75.0%
50.00%146.882511,13150.0%50.0%
64.29%147.31,05413,76225.0%80.0%
50.00%141.86509,36257.1%42.9%
46.15%132.470411,68720.0%62.5%
53.85%134.080712,23850.0%55.6%
69.23%136.61,13415,10780.0%62.5%
53.85%133.576311,48142.9%66.7%
25.00%126.595114,70150.0%12.5%
50.00%125.088810,95866.7%44.4%
25.00%126.28179,37233.3%16.7%
66.67%127.298212,54666.7%66.7%
41.67%126.591711,93160.0%28.6%
63.64%113.681412,47960.0%66.7%
50.00%107.293114,23425.0%66.7%
30.00%102.16639,46150.0%16.7%
55.56%92.550610,95250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.674610,83233.3%50.0%
66.67%92.785412,802100.0%62.5%
33.33%96.999713,09750.0%20.0%
50.00%86.086112,67175.0%25.0%
25.00%86.290511,0910.0%40.0%
50.00%87.21,46419,652100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.985711,89860.0%66.7%
50.00%82.25266,19142.9%100.0%
28.57%76.61,15811,86120.0%50.0%
57.14%77.594214,02966.7%50.0%
42.86%77.81,24513,9630.0%60.0%
28.57%77.11,04715,4770.0%40.0%
42.86%74.01,17113,69450.0%40.0%
57.14%74.81,02211,28750.0%60.0%
57.14%77.390013,55275.0%33.3%
42.86%76.088912,94333.3%50.0%
71.43%72.18686,90580.0%50.0%
0.00%61.97718,6270.0%0.0%
33.33%67.075413,00066.7%0.0%
16.67%66.086711,22425.0%0.0%
50.00%63.850010,096100.0%25.0%
66.67%65.61,21515,9780.0%66.7%
50.00%64.790310,3040.0%75.0%
50.00%66.281612,12850.0%50.0%
50.00%65.96299,14125.0%100.0%
40.00%53.498511,98966.7%0.0%
40.00%56.463911,99750.0%33.3%
40.00%55.71,03113,5730.0%66.7%

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Veigar vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Veigar do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Veigar's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Veigar do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Veigar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Veigar do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Veigar with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Blitzcrank?

The best Veigar build against Blitzcrank includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Veigar runes against Blitzcrank?

The best Veigar runes against Blitzcrank use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Veigar vs Blitzcrank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Veigar counter Blitzcrank?

No, Veigar struggles against Blitzcrank with only a 44.4% win rate. Blitzcrank has the advantage in this matchup. Veigar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Blitzcrank's lead.

How do I play Veigar against Blitzcrank?

When playing Veigar 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.