Cheap ShotOverview
Cooldown: 4s
Caitlyn leads with 9.70% pick rate and 82.35% win rate, Lux leads with 8.35% pick rate and 82.61% win rate, Malphite leads with 4.47% pick rate and 73.68% win rate.
Tristana achieves 100.00% win rate (+50.84% diff), Vel'Koz achieves 88.46% win rate (+36.53% diff), Zyra achieves 85.29% win rate (+33.80% diff).
Cheap Shot Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Cheap Shot Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.05% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 49.00% in 35 minute games. Understanding Cheap Shot Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Cheap Shot is most commonly used by Mage (47%), Support (24%) and Tank (15%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Cheap Shot in League of Legends. Ultimate Hunter appears in 65.0% of builds with a 75.89% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 40.0% of builds with a 73.84% win rate, Transcendence appears in 30.0% of builds with a 76.55% win rate when paired with Cheap Shot.
When to Pick Cheap Shot
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Tristana (100.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Ultimate Hunter (65.0% 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 Assassin champions
- Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Cheap Shot on champions like Caitlyn that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Cheap Shot with Ultimate Hunter and Grisly Mementos for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Cheap Shot 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 Cheap Shot. Electrocute, Dark Harvest, Hail of Blades, and 8 more runes can be combined with Cheap Shot in your rune page.
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Cheap Shot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheap Shot and what does it do in League of Legends?
Cheap Shot is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 49.71% win rate and 9.45% pick rate across 20 champions in ranked play.
Is Cheap Shot good in the current meta?
Cheap Shot has a 49.71% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Cheap Shot are Annie, Amumu, Bard.
What champion class benefits most from Cheap Shot?
Mage champions benefit most from Cheap Shot, making up 47% of its usage. Support (24%) and Tank (15%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Cheap Shot?
The best runes to pair with Cheap Shot are Ultimate Hunter, Grisly Mementos, Transcendence. Ultimate Hunter appears in 65.0% of builds featuring Cheap Shot with a 75.89% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot?
Vel'Koz currently has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot at 51.93%, with a 2.77% pick rate in ranked games.