Ultimate Hunter - League of Legends Rune

Ultimate HunterOverview

Patch26.7
Matches949,984
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Lux leads with 8.35% pick rate and 82.61% win rate, Ahri leads with 5.77% pick rate and 87.50% win rate, Nocturne leads with 4.48% pick rate and 80.00% win rate.

Vel'Koz achieves 88.46% win rate (+36.53% diff), Ahri achieves 87.50% win rate (+37.31% diff), Zyra achieves 85.29% win rate (+33.80% diff).

Ultimate Hunter Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Ultimate Hunter Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.72% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.88% in 35 minute games. Understanding Ultimate Hunter Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Ultimate Hunter is most commonly used by Mage (37%), Assassin (22%) and Support (15%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Ultimate Hunter in League of Legends. Cheap Shot appears in 50.0% of builds with a 75.89% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 46.2% of builds with a 75.39% win rate, Sudden Impact appears in 34.6% of builds with a 71.86% win rate when paired with Ultimate Hunter.

When to Pick Ultimate Hunter

Ultimate Hunter is a Domination tree rune with a 49.32% win rate and 13.93% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Mage champions (37% of users). The most popular champions using Ultimate Hunter are Lux, Ahri, Nocturne.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Vel'Koz (88.46% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Cheap Shot (50.0% 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 Marksman champions
  • Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Ultimate Hunter on champions like Lux that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Ultimate Hunter with Cheap Shot and Grisly Mementos for the highest win rate combinations.

3

Game Phase Focus

Ultimate Hunter 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 Domination rune tree as Ultimate Hunter. Electrocute, Dark Harvest, Hail of Blades, and 8 more runes can be combined with Ultimate Hunter in your rune page.

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Ultimate Hunter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ultimate Hunter and what does it do in League of Legends?

Ultimate Hunter is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 49.32% win rate and 13.93% pick rate across 26 champions in ranked play.

Is Ultimate Hunter good in the current meta?

Ultimate Hunter has a 49.32% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Ultimate Hunter are Aurora, Amumu, Fiddlesticks.

What champion class benefits most from Ultimate Hunter?

Mage champions benefit most from Ultimate Hunter, making up 37% of its usage. Assassin (22%) and Support (15%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Ultimate Hunter?

The best runes to pair with Ultimate Hunter are Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, Sudden Impact. Cheap Shot appears in 50.0% of builds featuring Ultimate Hunter with a 75.89% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Ultimate Hunter?

Nocturne currently has the highest win rate with Ultimate Hunter at 52.23%, with a 4.48% pick rate in ranked games.