WaterwalkingOverview
May you be as swift as the rushing river and agile as a startled Rift Scuttler.
Maokai leads with 1.82% pick rate and 63.83% win rate, Nunu & Willump leads with 1.79% pick rate and 70.59% win rate, Hecarim leads with 1.48% pick rate and 70.00% win rate.
Ivern achieves 75.61% win rate (+25.16% diff), Nunu & Willump achieves 70.59% win rate (+22.19% diff), Hecarim achieves 70.00% win rate (+24.25% diff).
Waterwalking Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Waterwalking Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.96% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.73% in 25 minute games. Understanding Waterwalking Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Waterwalking is most commonly used by Tank (36%), Mage (27%) and Support (18%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Waterwalking in League of Legends. Celerity appears in 50.0% of builds with a 66.92% win rate, Nimbus Cloak appears in 50.0% of builds with a 72.07% win rate, Transcendence appears in 33.3% of builds with a 60.11% win rate when paired with Waterwalking.
When to Pick Waterwalking
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Ivern (75.61% WR)
- Strong synergy with Celerity (50.0% 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 Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Waterwalking on champions like Maokai that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Waterwalking with Celerity and Nimbus Cloak for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Waterwalking 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 Sorcery rune tree as Waterwalking. Summon Aery, Arcane Comet, Phase Rush, and 8 more runes can be combined with Waterwalking in your rune page.
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Waterwalking - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterwalking and what does it do in League of Legends?
Waterwalking is a rune in the Sorcery rune tree. It currently has a 49.21% win rate and 2.26% pick rate across 6 champions in ranked play.
Is Waterwalking good in the current meta?
Waterwalking has a 49.21% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Waterwalking are Ivern, Gragas, Hecarim.
What champion class benefits most from Waterwalking?
Tank champions benefit most from Waterwalking, making up 36% of its usage. Mage (27%) and Support (18%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Waterwalking?
The best runes to pair with Waterwalking are Celerity, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence. Celerity appears in 50.0% of builds featuring Waterwalking with a 66.92% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Waterwalking?
Maokai currently has the highest win rate with Waterwalking at 51.53%, with a 1.82% pick rate in ranked games.