Taste of BloodOverview
Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) health (based on level)
Cooldown: 20s
Nocturne leads with 4.48% pick rate and 80.00% win rate, Vex leads with 2.40% pick rate and 76.47% win rate, Aurora leads with 1.93% pick rate and 82.35% win rate.
Aurora achieves 82.35% win rate (+32.91% diff), Nocturne achieves 80.00% win rate (+27.77% diff), Vex achieves 76.47% win rate (+25.96% diff).
Taste of Blood Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Taste of Blood Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.95% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 48.17% in 20 minute games. Understanding Taste of Blood Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Taste of Blood is most commonly used by Mage (40%), Assassin (40%) and Fighter (20%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Taste of Blood in League of Legends. Ultimate Hunter appears in 100.0% of builds with a 79.61% win rate, Electrocute appears in 66.7% of builds with a 79.41% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 66.7% of builds with a 79.41% win rate when paired with Taste of Blood.
When to Pick Taste of Blood
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Aurora (82.35% WR)
- Strong synergy with Ultimate Hunter (100.0% 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 Fighter champions
- Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Taste of Blood on champions like Nocturne that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Taste of Blood with Ultimate Hunter and Electrocute for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Taste of Blood 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 Taste of Blood. Electrocute, Dark Harvest, Hail of Blades, and 8 more runes can be combined with Taste of Blood in your rune page.
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Taste of Blood - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taste of Blood and what does it do in League of Legends?
Taste of Blood is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 49.06% win rate and 5.06% pick rate across 3 champions in ranked play.
Is Taste of Blood good in the current meta?
Taste of Blood has a 49.06% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Taste of Blood are Aurora, Nocturne, Vex.
What champion class benefits most from Taste of Blood?
Mage champions benefit most from Taste of Blood, making up 40% of its usage. Assassin (40%) and Fighter (20%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Taste of Blood?
The best runes to pair with Taste of Blood are Ultimate Hunter, Electrocute, Grisly Mementos. Ultimate Hunter appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Taste of Blood with a 79.61% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Taste of Blood?
Nocturne currently has the highest win rate with Taste of Blood at 52.23%, with a 4.48% pick rate in ranked games.