Cheap Shot Overview
Cooldown: 4s
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 52.45% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.70% in 45 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 (45%), Support (30%) and Fighter (10%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Cheap Shot in League of Legends. Ultimate Hunter appears in 75.0% of builds with a 66.02% win rate, Electrocute appears in 50.0% of builds with a 66.27% win rate, Manaflow Band appears in 41.7% of builds with a 69.14% win rate when paired with Cheap Shot.
When to Pick Cheap Shot
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Vel'Koz (80.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Ultimate Hunter (75.0% 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
Pick Cheap Shot on champions like Ashe that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.
Pair Cheap Shot with Ultimate Hunter and Electrocute for the highest win rate combinations.
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.
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 49.70% win rate and 9.20% pick rate across 12 champions in ranked play.
Is Cheap Shot good in the current meta?
Cheap Shot has a 49.70% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Cheap Shot are Vex, Anivia, Ashe.
What champion class benefits most from Cheap Shot?
Mage champions benefit most from Cheap Shot, making up 45% of its usage. Support (30%) and Fighter (10%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Cheap Shot?
The best runes to pair with Cheap Shot are Ultimate Hunter, Electrocute, Manaflow Band. Ultimate Hunter appears in 75.0% of builds featuring Cheap Shot with a 66.02% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot?
Amumu currently has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot at 53.14%, with a 3.53% pick rate in ranked games.