Armored Advance - League of Legends Item
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Armored AdvanceOverview

1,200 icon1,200
BPlated Steelcaps iconPlated Steelcaps35 Armor icon35 Armor45 Movement Speed icon45 Movement Speed
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.

Noxian Endurance (0s)
After taking physical damage from a Champion, gain a physical shield for 5 seconds.
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These items are most commonly built alongside Armored Advance in League of Legends. Oracle Lens appears in 53% of builds with a 56.07% win rate (+5.27%), Farsight Alteration appears in 47% of builds with a 59.60% win rate (+8.80%), Thornmail appears in 27% of builds with a 51.22% win rate (+0.42%), and more when paired with Armored Advance.

Armored Advance is most commonly built by Fighter (28%), Tank (28%) and Mage (21%) champions. Fighter champions make up the largest portion of Armored Advance users at 28% of all builds.

Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Armored Advance provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Armored Advance has 103% gold efficiency, providing 1,240 gold worth of stats for its 1,200 gold cost.

103%Gold Efficient
Stat Value: 1,240 Gold coinsItem Cost: 1,200 Gold coins
Armor+35700 Gold coins
Movement Speed+45540 Gold coins

When to Buy Armored Advance

Armored Advance is a League of Legends item with a 50.80% win rate and 0.93% pick rate. It has 103% gold efficiency, costing 1,200 gold. It's most popular on Fighter champions (28% of users).

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.80%) shows reliable performance
  • 103% gold efficient - excellent stat value for the cost
  • Strong synergy with Oracle Lens and Farsight Alteration
  • 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 Support champions

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Armored Advance works best on Fighter champions (28% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.

2

Build Synergies

Pair Armored Advance with Oracle Lens and Farsight Alteration for optimal stat synergy.

3

Timing Your Purchase

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

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Armored Advance - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armored Advance in League of Legends?

Armored Advance is an item in League of Legends that costs 1,200 gold. It has a 50.80% win rate and 0.93% pick rate across all champions. Armored Advance provides Armor, Movement Speed.

What is Armored Advance's win rate in League of Legends?

Armored Advance has a 50.80% win rate in League of Legends with a 0.93% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Armored Advance is on Riven at 66.84%.

Which champions build Armored Advance?

The top champions that build Armored Advance include Riven, Smolder, Jhin, and 2 more. Armored Advance is most commonly built by Fighter champions, making up 28% of all Armored Advance builds.

What items synergize best with Armored Advance?

The best synergy items for Armored Advance are Oracle Lens (56.07% WR, +5.27%), Farsight Alteration (59.60% WR, +8.80%), Thornmail (51.22% WR, +0.42%). Farsight Alteration has the highest win rate when paired with Armored Advance at 59.60%.

Is Armored Advance gold efficient?

Armored Advance costs 1,200 gold and is 103% gold efficient, providing 1,240 gold worth of stats. This makes Armored Advance a gold efficient purchase for its raw stats alone.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Armored Advance?

Riven has the highest win rate with Armored Advance at 66.84% with a 5.09% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Armored Advance include Smolder (66.09%), Jhin (65.71%), Aurora (64.89%).

How do I build Armored Advance?

To build Armored Advance, you need Plated Steelcaps for a total cost of 1,200 gold. After completing Armored Advance, consider building Oracle Lens which has a 56.07% win rate when paired together.