WaterwalkingOverview
May you be as swift as the rushing river and agile as a startled Rift Scuttler.
Zilean leads with 1.72% pick rate and 63.64% win rate, Rammus leads with 1.51% pick rate and 61.65% win rate, Gragas leads with 1.36% pick rate and 64.71% win rate.
Elise achieves 81.25% win rate (+28.75% diff), Gragas achieves 64.71% win rate (+18.38% diff), Zilean achieves 63.64% win rate (+14.93% 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 51.43% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.31% 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 Mage (46%), Assassin (15%) and Tank (15%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Waterwalking in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 57.1% of builds with a 55.38% win rate, Dark Harvest appears in 42.9% of builds with a 61.99% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 42.9% of builds with a 61.99% win rate when paired with Waterwalking.
When to Pick Waterwalking
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Elise (81.25% WR)
- Strong synergy with Transcendence (57.1% 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 Zilean that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Waterwalking with Transcendence and Dark Harvest 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 49.53% win rate and 2.36% pick rate across 7 champions in ranked play.
Is Waterwalking good in the current meta?
Waterwalking has a 49.53% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Waterwalking are Gragas, Elise, Nidalee.
What champion class benefits most from Waterwalking?
Mage champions benefit most from Waterwalking, making up 46% of its usage. Assassin (15%) and Tank (15%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Waterwalking?
The best runes to pair with Waterwalking are Transcendence, Dark Harvest, Grisly Mementos. Transcendence appears in 57.1% of builds featuring Waterwalking with a 55.38% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Waterwalking?
Rammus currently has the highest win rate with Waterwalking at 57.00%, with a 1.51% pick rate in ranked games.