Dark Harvest - League of Legends Rune

Dark HarvestOverview

Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Damaging a Champion below 50% health deals adaptive damage and harvests their soul, permanently increasing Dark Harvest's damage by 11.

Dark Harvest damage: 30 (+11 damage per soul) (+0.1 bonus AD) (+0.05 AP)
Cooldown: 35s (resets to 1.0s on takedown)
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Caitlyn leads with 9.96% pick rate and 100.00% win rate, Kayn leads with 5.33% pick rate and 87.50% win rate, Lee Sin leads with 4.07% pick rate and 75.00% win rate.

Caitlyn achieves 100.00% win rate (+49.58% diff), Elise achieves 96.00% win rate (+46.64% diff), Lillia achieves 95.24% win rate (+45.27% diff).

Dark Harvest Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Dark Harvest Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.01% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.18% in 35 minute games. Understanding Dark Harvest Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Dark Harvest is most commonly used by Assassin (33%), Mage (25%) and Fighter (25%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Dark Harvest in League of Legends. Treasure Hunter appears in 71.4% of builds with a 82.29% win rate, Sudden Impact appears in 71.4% of builds with a 86.70% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 57.1% of builds with a 78.86% win rate when paired with Dark Harvest.

When to Pick Dark Harvest

Dark Harvest is a Domination tree rune with a 49.09% win rate and 4.34% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Assassin champions (33% of users). The most popular champions using Dark Harvest are Caitlyn, Kayn, Lee Sin.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Caitlyn (100.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Treasure Hunter (71.4% 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 Dark Harvest on champions like Caitlyn that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Dark Harvest with Treasure Hunter and Sudden Impact for the highest win rate combinations.

3

Game Phase Focus

Dark Harvest 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 Dark Harvest. Electrocute, Hail of Blades, Cheap Shot, and 8 more runes can be combined with Dark Harvest in your rune page.

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Dark Harvest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Harvest and what does it do in League of Legends?

Dark Harvest is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 49.09% win rate and 4.34% pick rate across 7 champions in ranked play.

Is Dark Harvest good in the current meta?

Dark Harvest has a 49.09% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Dark Harvest are Elise, Kha'Zix, Lee Sin.

What champion class benefits most from Dark Harvest?

Assassin champions benefit most from Dark Harvest, making up 33% of its usage. Mage (25%) and Fighter (25%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Dark Harvest?

The best runes to pair with Dark Harvest are Treasure Hunter, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos. Treasure Hunter appears in 71.4% of builds featuring Dark Harvest with a 82.29% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Dark Harvest?

Caitlyn currently has the highest win rate with Dark Harvest at 50.42%, with a 9.96% pick rate in ranked games.