Vel'KozSupport Win Rate & Tier
It is unclear if Vel'Koz was the first Void-spawn to emerge on Runeterra, but there has certainly never been another to match his level of cruel, calculating sentience. While his kin devour or defile everything around them, he seeks instead to scrutinize and study the physical realm—and the strange, warlike beings that dwell there—for any weakness the Void might exploit. But Vel'Koz is far from a passive observer, striking back at threats with deadly plasma, or by disrupting the very fabric of the world itself.
Is Vel'Koz Good in Patch 26.19?
Vel'Koz is weak in Patch 26.19: D tier as Support — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Vel'Koz's 49.1% win rate ranks #29 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #25. That is down 3.1 points from Patch 26.18. Vel'Koz is banned in 2.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 6.8%.
- Tier
- D
- Win Rate
- 49.1%#29 of 39 Support
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%#25 of 39 Support
- Ban Rate
- 2.3%
- Win rate change
- −3.1vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Support)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Vel'Koz →
Vel'Koz Roles
Vel'Koz goes Support in 71% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Vel'Koz Changes
Quick overview of Vel'Koz's optimal setup in League of Legends. Vel'Koz's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, using Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Vel'Koz performs well against Nautilus, Seraphine, Zilean but struggles against Nami, Pantheon, Thresh.
Vel'Koz Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Vel'Koz stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Vision score: better than 85% of champions
- Damage to champions: better than 84% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage mitigated: below 99% of champions
- Healing: below 95% of champions
Vel'Koz ranks in the 84.4 percentile for early game strength, 8.9 percentile for late game scaling, 69.6 percentile for objective control, 23.9 percentile for support strength, 84.4 percentile for creep farming, and 97.8 percentile for damage output.
Vel'Koz demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 60.7% decrease from Iron to GM tiers. This pattern suggests that Vel'Koz may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Vel'Koz achieves a 60.7% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in GM. This trend often indicates that Vel'Koz's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (60.7%), Bronze (44.4%), Silver (53.3%), Gold (47.7%), Platinum (51.7%)) suggests that while Vel'Koz can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Vel'Koz's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Vel'Koz is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Vel'Koz, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Vel'Koz at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Vel'Koz Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Vel'Koz matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
Vel'Koz Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Vel'Koz Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 56.36% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.41% in 40 minute games. Understanding Vel'Koz Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Vel'Koz Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Vel'Koz good in Patch 26.19?
Not this patch: Vel'Koz is D tier as Support with a 49.1% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 39 Support champions.
What lane is Vel'Koz played in?
Mostly Support (71% of ranked games), also Mid (18%), Bot (9%).
How often is Vel'Koz banned?
Vel'Koz is banned in 2.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 6.8%.
What is Vel'Koz good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Vel'Koz stands out for Vision score (85/100), Damage to champions (84/100).
Which champions are similar to Vel'Koz?
Champions that play like Vel'Koz: Yuumi, Sona, Malphite.