Zhonya's Hourglass - League of Legends Item
Win Rate
52.5%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Zhonya's HourglassOverview

3,250 icon3,250
ANeedlessly Large Rod iconNeedlessly Large RodSeeker's Armguard iconSeeker's Armguard50 Armor icon50 Armor105 Ability Power icon105 Ability Power
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Time Stop
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These items are most commonly built alongside Zhonya's Hourglass in League of Legends. Rabadon's Deathcap appears in 67% of builds with a 55.61% win rate (+3.16%), Shadowflame appears in 53% of builds with a 55.14% win rate (+2.68%), Farsight Alteration appears in 51% of builds with a 56.23% win rate (+3.77%), and more when paired with Zhonya's Hourglass.

Zhonya's Hourglass is most commonly built by Mage (53%), Support (17%) and Assassin (14%) champions. Mage champions make up the largest portion of Zhonya's Hourglass users at 53% of all builds.

Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Zhonya's Hourglass provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Zhonya's Hourglass has 101% gold efficiency, providing 3,284 gold worth of stats for its 3,250 gold cost.

101%Gold Efficient
Stat Value: 3,284 Gold coinsItem Cost: 3,250 Gold coins
Armor+501,000 Gold coins
Ability Power+1052,284 Gold coins
These items share components with Zhonya's Hourglass and may fit similar build paths. Rabadon's Deathcap shares Needlessly Large Rod, Banshee's Veil shares Needlessly Large Rod, Shadowflame shares Needlessly Large Rod.

When to Buy Zhonya's Hourglass

Zhonya's Hourglass is a League of Legends item with a 52.46% win rate and 7.42% pick rate. It has 101% gold efficiency, costing 3,250 gold. It's most popular on Mage champions (53% of users).

Strengths

  • High win rate (52.46%) indicates strong meta position
  • 101% gold efficient - excellent stat value for the cost
  • Strong synergy with Rabadon's Deathcap and Shadowflame
  • Consistent performance throughout all game phases

Weaknesses

  • Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
  • High gold cost may delay other important items
  • Weaker early game before completing the item
  • Less effective on Tank champions

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Zhonya's Hourglass works best on Mage champions (53% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.

2

Build Synergies

Pair Zhonya's Hourglass with Rabadon's Deathcap and Shadowflame for optimal stat synergy.

3

Timing Your Purchase

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

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Zhonya's Hourglass - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zhonya's Hourglass in League of Legends?

Zhonya's Hourglass is an item in League of Legends that costs 3,250 gold. It has a 52.46% win rate and 7.42% pick rate across all champions. Zhonya's Hourglass provides Armor, Ability Power.

What is Zhonya's Hourglass's win rate in League of Legends?

Zhonya's Hourglass has a 52.46% win rate in League of Legends with a 7.42% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Zhonya's Hourglass is on Kassadin at 65.77%.

Which champions build Zhonya's Hourglass?

The top champions that build Zhonya's Hourglass include Kassadin, Nidalee, Jax, and 2 more. Zhonya's Hourglass is most commonly built by Mage champions, making up 53% of all Zhonya's Hourglass builds.

What items synergize best with Zhonya's Hourglass?

The best synergy items for Zhonya's Hourglass are Rabadon's Deathcap (55.61% WR, +3.16%), Shadowflame (55.14% WR, +2.68%), Farsight Alteration (56.23% WR, +3.77%). Farsight Alteration has the highest win rate when paired with Zhonya's Hourglass at 56.23%.

Is Zhonya's Hourglass gold efficient?

Zhonya's Hourglass costs 3,250 gold and is 101% gold efficient, providing 3,284 gold worth of stats. This makes Zhonya's Hourglass a gold efficient purchase for its raw stats alone.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Zhonya's Hourglass?

Kassadin has the highest win rate with Zhonya's Hourglass at 65.77% with a 4.30% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Zhonya's Hourglass include Nidalee (65.42%), Jax (61.57%), Vladimir (61.13%).

How do I build Zhonya's Hourglass?

To build Zhonya's Hourglass, you need Needlessly Large Rod + Seeker's Armguard for a total cost of 3,250 gold. After completing Zhonya's Hourglass, consider building Rabadon's Deathcap which has a 55.61% win rate when paired together.

What items share a component with Zhonya's Hourglass?

Items that share components with Zhonya's Hourglass include Rabadon's Deathcap (shares Needlessly Large Rod), Banshee's Veil (shares Needlessly Large Rod), Shadowflame (shares Needlessly Large Rod). These items may fit similar build paths or offer alternative options when building from the same components.