Sterak's GageOverview
3,200
Pickaxe
Tunneler
Ruby Crystal
400 HealthGain
Lifeline
Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a
- Cost
- 3,200g
- Builds from
- Pickaxe + Tunneler + Ruby Crystal + 775g
- Win rate (Patch 26.17)
- 56.2%
- Pick Rate
- 1.9%
- Best champion
- Hecarim · 64.9%
- Gold efficiency
- 33%
Sterak's Gage is built from Pickaxe + Tunneler + Ruby Crystal plus a 775 gold recipe, for a total of 3,200 gold. Each component can be bought on its own, so the build can be split across several back-to-base trips.
Sterak's Gage Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Sterak's Gage Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 71.80% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 50.78% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Sterak's Gage Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Sterak's Gage is most commonly built by Fighter (58%), Tank (38%) and Assassin (4%) champions. Fighter champions make up the largest portion of Sterak's Gage users at 58% of all builds.
Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Sterak's Gage provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Sterak's Gage has 33% gold efficiency, providing 1,068 gold worth of stats for its 3,200 gold cost.
Item Cost: 3,200 Sterak's Gage is winning less this patch: 56.24% in Patch 26.17, down 0.77 points from 57.00% in Patch 26.16. This is observed performance across ranked games, not a changelog entry — MetaBot does not track Riot’s item notes.
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When to Buy Sterak's Gage
Strengths
- High win rate (56.24%) indicates strong meta position
- Unique passive/active effects that enhance specific playstyles
- Strong synergy with Plated Steelcaps and Oracle Lens
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
- 33% gold efficiency - relies on passive/active for value
- Weaker early game before completing the item
- Less effective on Assassin champions
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Sterak's Gage works best on Fighter champions (58% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.
Build Synergies
Pair Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps and Oracle Lens for the best stat synergy in tracked builds.
Timing Your Purchase
Consider your team's win condition and item spike timings when deciding to build Sterak's Gage.
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Sterak's Gage - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterak's Gage in League of Legends?
Sterak's Gage is an item in League of Legends that costs 3,200 gold. It has a 56.24% win rate and 1.86% pick rate across all champions. Sterak's Gage provides Health.
What is Sterak's Gage's win rate in League of Legends?
Sterak's Gage has a 56.24% win rate in League of Legends with a 1.86% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Sterak's Gage is on Hecarim at 64.90%.
Did Sterak's Gage change in Patch 26.17?
In Patch 26.17, Sterak's Gage has a 56.24% win rate, down 0.77 points from 57.00% in Patch 26.16. MetaBot tracks observed performance in ranked games rather than Riot’s item changelog, so check the official patch notes for the exact change.
Which champions build Sterak's Gage?
The top champions that build Sterak's Gage include Urgot, Hecarim, Rek'Sai, and 2 more. Sterak's Gage is most commonly built by Fighter champions, who make up 58% of all Sterak's Gage builds.
What items synergize best with Sterak's Gage?
The best synergy items for Sterak's Gage are Plated Steelcaps (54.93% WR, -1.31%), Oracle Lens (57.77% WR, +1.53%), Death's Dance (56.98% WR, +0.74%). Trinity Force has the highest win rate when paired with Sterak's Gage, at 59.74%.
Is Sterak's Gage gold efficient?
Sterak's Gage costs 3,200 gold and is 33% gold efficient, providing 1,068 gold worth of stats. While Sterak's Gage is below 100% gold efficiency for raw stats, its unique passive effects provide additional value.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Sterak's Gage?
Hecarim has the highest win rate with Sterak's Gage at 64.90% with a 6.63% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Sterak's Gage include Shyvana (64.82%), Camille (63.87%), Sett (62.32%).
How do I build Sterak's Gage?
To build Sterak's Gage, you need Pickaxe + Tunneler + Ruby Crystal for a total cost of 3,200 gold. After completing Sterak's Gage, consider Plated Steelcaps, which has a 54.93% win rate when paired with it.
What items share a component with Sterak's Gage?
Items that share components with Sterak's Gage include Spear of Shojin (shares Pickaxe, Tunneler, Ruby Crystal), Hullbreaker (shares Pickaxe, Tunneler), Giant's Belt (shares Ruby Crystal), The Brutalizer (shares Pickaxe), Tunneler (shares Ruby Crystal), and 1 more. These items may fit similar build paths or offer alternative options when building from the same components.
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