Thornmail

Thornmail Overview

52.90%WR
Thornmail S tier

Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.

Patch:26.1
Sample Size:687,817 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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Thornmail Win Rate

52.90%

Thornmail Pick Rate

5.93%

Thornmail Stats

Health150 Health
Armor75 Armor

Thornmail Gold Cost

2,450Gold coins
78% Gold Efficient

Thornmail Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Thornmail Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 58.45% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.78% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Thornmail Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

These items are most commonly built alongside Thornmail in League of Legends. Thornmail appears in 100% of builds with a 58.59% win rate (+5.68%), Oracle Lens appears in 71% of builds with a 58.68% win rate (+5.77%), Jak'Sho, The Protean appears in 39% of builds with a 58.06% win rate (+5.15%), and more when paired with Thornmail.

Thornmail is most commonly built by Tank (52%), Fighter (21%) and Support (19%) champions. Tank champions make up the largest portion of Thornmail users at 52% of all builds.

Gold efficiency measures how much gold value Thornmail provides through its raw stats compared to its purchase cost. An item with 100% gold efficiency provides stats worth exactly its gold cost. Thornmail has 78% gold efficiency, providing 1,901 gold worth of stats for its 2,450 gold cost.

78%Gold Efficient
Stat Value: 1,901 Gold coinsItem Cost: 2,450 Gold coins
Armor+751,500 Gold coins
Health+150401 Gold coins

These items share components with Thornmail and may fit similar build paths. Thornmail shares Bramble Vest and Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal, Unending Despair shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal, Dead Man's Plate shares Chain Vest and Ruby Crystal.

When to Buy Thornmail

Thornmail is a League of Legends item with a 52.90% win rate and 5.93% pick rate. It has 78% gold efficiency, costing 2,450 gold. It's most popular on Tank champions (52% of users).

Strengths

  • High win rate (52.90%) 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
  • 78% 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

Thornmail works best on Tank champions (52% of builds). Consider your champion's kit before purchasing.

2
Build Synergies

Pair Thornmail 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 Thornmail.

Thornmail - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornmail in League of Legends?

Thornmail is an item in League of Legends that costs 2,450 gold. It has a 52.90% win rate and 5.93% pick rate across all champions. Thornmail provides Armor, Health.

What is Thornmail's win rate in League of Legends?

Thornmail has a 52.90% win rate in League of Legends with a 5.93% pick rate. The highest win rate build featuring Thornmail is on Rammus at 64.96%.

Which champions build Thornmail?

The top champions that build Thornmail include Rammus, Taric, Ornn, and 2 more. Thornmail is most commonly built by Tank champions, making up 52% of all Thornmail builds.

What items synergize best with Thornmail?

The best synergy items for Thornmail are Thornmail (58.59% WR, +5.68%), Oracle Lens (58.68% WR, +5.77%), Jak'Sho, The Protean (58.06% WR, +5.15%). Locket of the Iron Solari has the highest win rate when paired with Thornmail at 59.23%.

Is Thornmail gold efficient?

Thornmail costs 2,450 gold and is 78% gold efficient, providing 1,901 gold worth of stats. While Thornmail is below 100% gold efficiency for raw stats, its unique passive effects provide additional value.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Thornmail?

Rammus has the highest win rate with Thornmail at 64.96% with a 5.34% pick rate. Other high win rate champions with Thornmail include Taric (63.79%), Ornn (63.09%), Thresh (63.06%).

How do I build Thornmail?

To build Thornmail, you need Bramble Vest + Chain Vest + Ruby Crystal for a total cost of 2,450 gold. After completing Thornmail, consider building Thornmail which has a 58.59% win rate when paired together.

What items share a component with Thornmail?

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