Unending Despair - League of Legends Item
Win Rate
54.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Unending DespairOverview

2,800 icon2,800
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.
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These items are most commonly built alongside Unending Despair in League of Legends. Thornmail appears in 82% of builds with a 54.50% win rate (-0.27%), Oracle Lens appears in 73% of builds with a 56.95% win rate (+2.17%), Jak'Sho, The Protean appears in 55% of builds with a 55.48% win rate (+0.71%), and more when paired with Unending Despair.

Unending Despair is most commonly built by Tank (50%), Fighter (25%) and Support (15%) champions. Tank champions make up the largest portion of Unending Despair users at 50% of all builds.

Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Unending Despair provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Unending Despair has 74% gold efficiency, providing 2,068 gold worth of stats for its 2,800 gold cost.

74%Gold Efficient
Stat Value: 2,068 Gold coinsItem Cost: 2,800 Gold coins
Armor+501,000 Gold coins
Health+4001,068 Gold coins
These items share components with Unending Despair and may fit similar build paths. Sunfire Aegis shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal, Thornmail shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal, Knight's Vow shares Chain Vest and Kindlegem.

When to Buy Unending Despair

Unending Despair is a League of Legends item with a 54.77% win rate and 1.32% pick rate. It has 74% gold efficiency, costing 2,800 gold. It's most popular on Tank champions (50% of users).

Strengths

  • High win rate (54.77%) indicates strong meta position
  • Unique passive/active effects that enhance specific playstyles
  • Strong synergy with Thornmail and Oracle Lens
  • Consistent performance throughout all game phases

Weaknesses

  • Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
  • 74% gold efficiency - relies on passive/active for value
  • Weaker early game before completing the item
  • Less effective on Mage champions

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Unending Despair works best on Tank champions (50% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.

2

Build Synergies

Pair Unending Despair with Thornmail and Oracle Lens for optimal stat synergy.

3

Timing Your Purchase

Consider your team's win condition and item spike timings when deciding to build Unending Despair.

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Unending Despair - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unending Despair in League of Legends?

Unending Despair is an item in League of Legends that costs 2,800 gold. It has a 54.77% win rate and 1.32% pick rate across all champions. Unending Despair provides Armor, Health.

What is Unending Despair's win rate in League of Legends?

Unending Despair has a 54.77% win rate in League of Legends with a 1.32% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Unending Despair is on Ornn at 62.15%.

Which champions build Unending Despair?

The top champions that build Unending Despair include Ornn, Sion, Zac, and 2 more. Unending Despair is most commonly built by Tank champions, making up 50% of all Unending Despair builds.

What items synergize best with Unending Despair?

The best synergy items for Unending Despair are Thornmail (54.50% WR, -0.27%), Oracle Lens (56.95% WR, +2.17%), Jak'Sho, The Protean (55.48% WR, +0.71%). Sunfire Aegis has the highest win rate when paired with Unending Despair at 58.99%.

Is Unending Despair gold efficient?

Unending Despair costs 2,800 gold and is 74% gold efficient, providing 2,068 gold worth of stats. While Unending Despair is below 100% gold efficiency for raw stats, its unique passive effects provide additional value.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Unending Despair?

Ornn has the highest win rate with Unending Despair at 62.15% with a 4.14% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Unending Despair include Sion (61.67%), Zac (61.20%), Swain (58.95%).

How do I build Unending Despair?

To build Unending Despair, you need Chain Vest + Kindlegem + Ruby Crystal for a total cost of 2,800 gold. After completing Unending Despair, consider building Thornmail which has a 54.50% win rate when paired together.

What items share a component with Unending Despair?

Items that share components with Unending Despair include Sunfire Aegis (shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal), Thornmail (shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal), Knight's Vow (shares Chain Vest and Kindlegem), Dead Man's Plate (shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal), Iceborn Gauntlet (shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal), and 1 more. These items may fit similar build paths or offer alternative options when building from the same components.