Cheap ShotOverview
Cooldown: 4s
Lux leads with 9.72% pick rate and 51.64% win rate, Ashe leads with 6.11% pick rate and 58.02% win rate, Mel leads with 5.37% pick rate and 57.47% win rate.
Elise achieves 81.25% win rate (+28.75% diff), Teemo achieves 62.86% win rate (+11.56% diff), Neeko achieves 58.23% win rate (+3.98% 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 52.42% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 47.31% in 20 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 (46%), Support (32%) and Assassin (7%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Cheap Shot in League of Legends. Ultimate Hunter appears in 75.0% of builds with a 53.99% win rate, Transcendence appears in 43.8% of builds with a 54.65% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 37.5% of builds with a 58.42% win rate when paired with Cheap Shot.
When to Pick Cheap Shot
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Elise (81.25% 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
Champion Selection
Pick Cheap Shot on champions like Lux 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 Transcendence 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 49.47% win rate and 9.05% pick rate across 16 champions in ranked play.
Is Cheap Shot good in the current meta?
Cheap Shot has a 49.47% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Cheap Shot are Elise, Lux, Lissandra.
What champion class benefits most from Cheap Shot?
Mage champions benefit most from Cheap Shot, making up 46% of its usage. Support (32%) and Assassin (7%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Cheap Shot?
The best runes to pair with Cheap Shot are Ultimate Hunter, Transcendence, Grisly Mementos. Ultimate Hunter appears in 75.0% of builds featuring Cheap Shot with a 53.99% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot?
Karthus currently has the highest win rate with Cheap Shot at 54.28%, with a 1.00% pick rate in ranked games.