Sudden Impact

Sudden Impact Overview

49.17%WR
Sudden Impact S tier

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Patch:26.1
Sample Size:687,817 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
Last Updated:

Ekko leads with 5.66% pick rate and 74.07% win rate, Viego leads with 5.06% pick rate and 62.50% win rate, Akali leads with 4.90% pick rate and 69.57% win rate.

Fizz achieves 78.95% win rate (+29.44% diff), Fiddlesticks achieves 76.47% win rate (+25.51% diff), Ekko achieves 74.07% win rate (+22.80% diff).

Sudden Impact Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Sudden Impact Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.86% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.40% in 30 minute games. Understanding Sudden Impact Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Sudden Impact is most commonly used by Assassin (45%), Fighter (22%) and Mage (18%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Sudden Impact in League of Legends. Grisly Mementos appears in 45.2% of builds with a 66.30% win rate, Ultimate Hunter appears in 41.9% of builds with a 65.55% win rate, Electrocute appears in 41.9% of builds with a 65.81% win rate when paired with Sudden Impact.

When to Pick Sudden Impact

Sudden Impact is a Domination tree rune with a 49.17% win rate and 13.30% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Assassin champions (45% of users). The most popular champions using Sudden Impact are Ekko, Viego, Akali.

Strengths

  • Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
  • Excellent synergy with Fizz (78.95% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Grisly Mementos (45.2% 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 Tank champions
  • Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1
Champion Selection

Pick Sudden Impact on champions like Ekko that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.

2
Rune Synergies

Pair Sudden Impact with Grisly Mementos and Ultimate Hunter for the highest win rate combinations.

3
Game Phase Focus

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

Sudden Impact - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sudden Impact and what does it do in League of Legends?

Sudden Impact is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 49.17% win rate and 13.30% pick rate across 31 champions in ranked play.

Is Sudden Impact good in the current meta?

Sudden Impact has a 49.17% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Sudden Impact are Naafiri, Qiyana, Samira.

What champion class benefits most from Sudden Impact?

Assassin champions benefit most from Sudden Impact, making up 45% of its usage. Fighter (22%) and Mage (18%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Sudden Impact?

The best runes to pair with Sudden Impact are Grisly Mementos, Ultimate Hunter, Electrocute. Grisly Mementos appears in 45.2% of builds featuring Sudden Impact with a 66.30% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Sudden Impact?

Ekko currently has the highest win rate with Sudden Impact at 51.27%, with a 5.66% pick rate in ranked games.