Dark Harvest - League of Legends Rune

Dark HarvestOverview

Patch26.7
Matches949,984
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 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)

Lux leads with 8.35% pick rate and 82.61% win rate, Graves leads with 5.05% pick rate and 76.19% win rate, Teemo leads with 4.32% pick rate and 64.71% win rate.

Zyra achieves 85.29% win rate (+33.80% diff), Lux achieves 82.61% win rate (+32.15% diff), Elise achieves 81.25% win rate (+31.23% 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 51.63% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.97% in 45 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 Mage (50%), Support (17%) and Assassin (17%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Dark Harvest in League of Legends. Grisly Mementos appears in 72.7% of builds with a 71.23% win rate, Ultimate Hunter appears in 54.5% of builds with a 72.54% win rate, Sudden Impact appears in 54.5% of builds with a 69.01% win rate when paired with Dark Harvest.

When to Pick Dark Harvest

Dark Harvest is a Domination tree rune with a 49.11% win rate and 5.03% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Mage champions (50% of users). The most popular champions using Dark Harvest are Lux, Graves, Teemo.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Zyra (85.29% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Grisly Mementos (72.7% 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 Fighter champions
  • Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Dark Harvest on champions like Lux 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 Grisly Mementos and Ultimate Hunter 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.

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

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 49.11% win rate and 5.03% pick rate across 11 champions in ranked play.

Is Dark Harvest good in the current meta?

Dark Harvest has a 49.11% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Dark Harvest are Graves, Fiddlesticks, Ekko.

What champion class benefits most from Dark Harvest?

Mage champions benefit most from Dark Harvest, making up 50% of its usage. Support (17%) and Assassin (17%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Dark Harvest?

The best runes to pair with Dark Harvest are Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter, Sudden Impact. Grisly Mementos appears in 72.7% of builds featuring Dark Harvest with a 71.23% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Dark Harvest?

Zyra currently has the highest win rate with Dark Harvest at 51.50%, with a 2.79% pick rate in ranked games.