Cut Down - League of Legends Rune

Cut DownOverview

Patch26.7
Matches949,984
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.

Ashe leads with 8.80% pick rate and 69.23% win rate, Jhin leads with 7.13% pick rate and 86.96% win rate, Yasuo leads with 6.41% pick rate and 84.21% win rate.

Akshan achieves 100.00% win rate (+50.45% diff), Jhin achieves 86.96% win rate (+37.53% diff), Yasuo achieves 84.21% win rate (+34.22% diff).

Cut Down Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Cut Down Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.33% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.63% in 20 minute games. Understanding Cut Down Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Cut Down is most commonly used by Marksman (29%), Mage (24%) and Fighter (17%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Cut Down in League of Legends. Triumph appears in 40.0% of builds with a 75.24% win rate, Legend: Alacrity appears in 36.0% of builds with a 76.83% win rate, Presence of Mind appears in 32.0% of builds with a 77.35% win rate when paired with Cut Down.

When to Pick Cut Down

Cut Down is a Precision tree rune with a 50.21% win rate and 12.78% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Marksman champions (29% of users). The most popular champions using Cut Down are Ashe, Jhin, Yasuo.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.21%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Akshan (100.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Triumph (40.0% pairing rate)
  • Scales well into late game teamfights

Weaknesses

  • Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
  • Weaker early game requires safe laning phase
  • Less effective on Assassin champions
  • Other Precision runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Cut Down on champions like Ashe that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Precision runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Cut Down with Triumph and Legend: Alacrity for the highest win rate combinations.

3

Game Phase Focus

Cut Down scales into the late game. Focus on farming safely and reaching your power spikes before committing to fights.

These runes are part of the same Precision rune tree as Cut Down. Press the Attack, Lethal Tempo, Fleet Footwork, and 9 more runes can be combined with Cut Down in your rune page.

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Cut Down - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cut Down and what does it do in League of Legends?

Cut Down is a rune in the Precision rune tree. It currently has a 50.21% win rate and 12.78% pick rate across 25 champions in ranked play.

Is Cut Down good in the current meta?

Cut Down has a 50.21% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Cut Down are Ashe, Yunara, Gwen.

What champion class benefits most from Cut Down?

Marksman champions benefit most from Cut Down, making up 29% of its usage. Mage (24%) and Fighter (17%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Cut Down?

The best runes to pair with Cut Down are Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Presence of Mind. Triumph appears in 40.0% of builds featuring Cut Down with a 75.24% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Cut Down?

Xin Zhao currently has the highest win rate with Cut Down at 51.69%, with a 2.56% pick rate in ranked games.