WaterwalkingOverview
May you be as swift as the rushing river and agile as a startled Rift Scuttler.
Warwick leads with 4.85% pick rate and 80.00% win rate, Darius leads with 4.43% pick rate and 80.95% win rate, Hecarim leads with 1.75% pick rate and 62.50% win rate.
Nidalee achieves 95.00% win rate (+49.23% diff), Zilean achieves 92.86% win rate (+41.85% diff), Darius achieves 80.95% win rate (+31.99% 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 53.19% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.34% in 50+ 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 (33%), Fighter (25%) and Mage (25%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Waterwalking in League of Legends. Triumph appears in 83.3% of builds with a 77.69% win rate, Transcendence appears in 50.0% of builds with a 85.95% win rate, Stormraider's Surge appears in 50.0% of builds with a 71.15% win rate when paired with Waterwalking.
When to Pick Waterwalking
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.56%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Nidalee (95.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Triumph (83.3% pairing rate)
- Scales well into late game teamfights
Weaknesses
- Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
- Weaker early game requires safe laning phase
- Less effective on Assassin champions
- Other Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Waterwalking on champions like Warwick that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Waterwalking with Triumph and Transcendence 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, Stormraider's Surge, and 9 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 50.56% win rate and 2.32% pick rate across 6 champions in ranked play.
Is Waterwalking good in the current meta?
Waterwalking has a 50.56% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Waterwalking are Darius, Hecarim, Zilean.
What champion class benefits most from Waterwalking?
Tank champions benefit most from Waterwalking, making up 33% of its usage. Fighter (25%) and Mage (25%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Waterwalking?
The best runes to pair with Waterwalking are Triumph, Transcendence, Stormraider's Surge. Triumph appears in 83.3% of builds featuring Waterwalking with a 77.69% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Waterwalking?
Warwick currently has the highest win rate with Waterwalking at 51.21%, with a 4.85% pick rate in ranked games.