Cut Down - League of Legends Rune

Cut DownOverview

Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
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Ashe leads with 8.56% pick rate and 85.19% win rate, Miss Fortune leads with 7.42% pick rate and 86.67% win rate, Jinx leads with 7.24% pick rate and 78.95% win rate.

Kog'Maw achieves 100.00% win rate (+48.55% diff), Rek'Sai achieves 100.00% win rate (+48.45% diff), Shaco achieves 94.44% win rate (+44.39% 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 50.27% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.92% in 50+ 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 (30%), Mage (24%) and Fighter (18%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Cut Down in League of Legends. Legend: Alacrity appears in 45.2% of builds with a 78.10% win rate, Presence of Mind appears in 41.9% of builds with a 76.72% win rate, Triumph appears in 41.9% of builds with a 83.07% win rate when paired with Cut Down.

When to Pick Cut Down

Cut Down is a Precision tree rune with a 49.81% win rate and 13.26% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Marksman champions (30% of users). The most popular champions using Cut Down are Ashe, Miss Fortune, Jinx.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Kog'Maw (100.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Legend: Alacrity (45.2% pairing rate)
  • Scales well into late game teamfights

Weaknesses

  • Below average win rate suggests situational use is best
  • Weaker early game requires safe laning phase
  • Less effective on Tank 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 Legend: Alacrity and Presence of Mind 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 49.81% win rate and 13.26% pick rate across 31 champions in ranked play.

Is Cut Down good in the current meta?

Cut Down has a 49.81% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Cut Down are Zeri, Sivir, Azir.

What champion class benefits most from Cut Down?

Marksman champions benefit most from Cut Down, making up 30% of its usage. Mage (24%) and Fighter (18%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Cut Down?

The best runes to pair with Cut Down are Legend: Alacrity, Presence of Mind, Triumph. Legend: Alacrity appears in 45.2% of builds featuring Cut Down with a 78.10% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Cut Down?

Briar currently has the highest win rate with Cut Down at 53.90%, with a 3.99% pick rate in ranked games.