Ultimate Hunter - League of Legends Rune

Ultimate HunterOverview

Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 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.
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Vayne leads with 4.84% pick rate and 75.86% win rate, Nocturne leads with 4.68% pick rate and 81.25% win rate, Akali leads with 4.15% pick rate and 86.67% win rate.

Sion achieves 100.00% win rate (+47.73% diff), Vex achieves 100.00% win rate (+49.38% diff), Lissandra achieves 90.00% win rate (+36.96% 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 50.55% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.80% in 30 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 (29%), Assassin (26%) and Fighter (21%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Ultimate Hunter in League of Legends. Sudden Impact appears in 54.5% of builds with a 78.24% win rate, Electrocute appears in 45.5% of builds with a 79.37% win rate, Cheap Shot appears in 40.9% of builds with a 81.43% win rate when paired with Ultimate Hunter.

When to Pick Ultimate Hunter

Ultimate Hunter is a Domination tree rune with a 49.27% win rate and 13.99% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Mage champions (29% of users). The most popular champions using Ultimate Hunter are Vayne, Nocturne, Akali.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Sion (100.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Sudden Impact (54.5% 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 Vayne 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 Sudden Impact and Electrocute 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 49.27% win rate and 13.99% pick rate across 22 champions in ranked play.

Is Ultimate Hunter good in the current meta?

Ultimate Hunter has a 49.27% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Ultimate Hunter are Karthus, Rakan, Aurora.

What champion class benefits most from Ultimate Hunter?

Mage champions benefit most from Ultimate Hunter, making up 29% of its usage. Assassin (26%) and Fighter (21%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Ultimate Hunter?

The best runes to pair with Ultimate Hunter are Sudden Impact, Electrocute, Cheap Shot. Sudden Impact appears in 54.5% of builds featuring Ultimate Hunter with a 78.24% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Ultimate Hunter?

Tryndamere currently has the highest win rate with Ultimate Hunter at 53.34%, with a 2.45% pick rate in ranked games.