- Win Rate
- 50.2%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 1.2%
Zaahen Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,239
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 23, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Zaahen runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Hail of Blades from the Domination tree with Sorcery secondary (55.7% WR, 10.2% pick rate). Zaahen's optimal primary runes are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter. Secondary tree: Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence.
Primary Tree
Domination
Hail of BladesGain 90% (60% for ranged champions) Attack Speed and
No more than 3s can elapse between attacks or this effect will end.
Cooldown: 10s.
On-Hit Damage: 2 - 20 (+0.12 bonus AD, +0.1 AP) damage.
Allows you to temporarily exceed the Attack Speed limit.
Sudden ImpactDamaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus
Cooldown: 10s
Grisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion
Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Coup de GraceDeal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
RevitalizeGain 5% Heal and Shield Power.
Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% stronger on targets below 40% health.
AuroraEvery Zaahen Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
2,160 gamesZaahen Top runs Conqueror in 68% of games, with a 50.5% win rate. Resolve is the usual secondary tree (69%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConquerorMost played | 68.4% | 50.5% | 1,478 |
 Grasp of the Undying | 15.2% | 44.1% | 329 |
| Hail of Blades | 14.3% | 56.0% | 309 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ResolveMost played | 69.4% | 50.4% | 1,499 |
 Sorcery | 12.7% | 54.4% | 274 |
 Inspiration | 12.3% | 44.9% | 265 |
| Precision | 4.2% | 48.9% | 90 |
Pick rate is the share of Zaahen games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Zaahen Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Zaahen players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevitalizeMost played | 75.7% | 49.1% | 1,636 |
| Bone Plating | 62.4% | 49.5% | 1,348 |
 Second Wind | 20.1% | 47.6% | 435 |
 Demolish | 16.6% | 45.3% | 358 |
 Overgrowth | 6.3% | 50.4% | 137 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriumphMost played | 69.9% | 50.3% | 1,510 |
| Legend: Haste | 63.9% | 50.1% | 1,380 |
| Coup de Grace | 59.2% | 50.6% | 1,278 |
 Last Stand | 12.0% | 51.0% | 259 |
 Legend: Alacrity | 7.4% | 52.5% | 160 |
 Legend: Bloodline | 2.5% | 54.7% | 53 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate HunterMost played | 15.1% | 56.0% | 327 |
| Sudden Impact | 14.8% | 56.7% | 319 |
| Grisly Mementos | 14.0% | 56.4% | 303 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TranscendenceMost played | 12.1% | 55.0% | 262 |
| Nimbus Cloak | 12.0% | 55.2% | 259 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Biscuit DeliveryMost played | 11.3% | 45.1% | 244 |
 Cosmic Insight | 11.2% | 43.8% | 242 |
Zaahen Stat Shards
Which stat shards Zaahen players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 97.2% | 50.2% | 2,100 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 83.6% | 49.2% | 1,806 |
 Health (defense) | 75.5% | 49.4% | 1,630 |
| Health Scaling (defense) | 20.8% | 54.4% | 450 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 15.7% | 56.3% | 339 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 3.7% | 46.3% | 80 |
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Zaahen Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Zaahen Top?
Conqueror: Zaahen Top takes it in 68% of ranked games and wins 50.5% of 1,478 games. Alternatives: Grasp of the Undying (15%, 44.1%), Hail of Blades (14%, 56.0%).
What stat shards should Zaahen take?
Most Zaahen players take Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Zaahen runes in patch 26.20?
The best Zaahen runes in patch 26.20 use the Domination tree with Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter, and the Sorcery tree with Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence. This rune setup achieves a 55.7% win rate with a 10.2% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Zaahen's best rune page?
Zaahen's best rune page has a 55.7% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +5.5% compared to Zaahen's average win rate. This rune setup has a 10.2% pick rate among Zaahen players.
What keystone should I use on Zaahen?
Hail of Blades from the Domination tree is the best keystone rune for Zaahen in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Zaahen's kit and provides a 55.7% win rate.
What is Zaahen's primary rune tree?
Zaahen's primary rune tree is Domination. The optimal Domination runes for Zaahen are Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter, with Hail of Blades being the keystone of choice.
What is Zaahen's secondary rune tree?
Zaahen's best secondary rune tree is Sorcery. The recommended Sorcery runes are Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence, which complement Zaahen's Domination primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Zaahen?
An alternative Zaahen rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Zaahen's runes?
Zaahen's top rune page has a 10.2% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 10.2% of Zaahen players use the Hail of Blades setup with Domination and Sorcery trees.