Gathering StormOverview
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Lux leads with 8.35% pick rate and 82.61% win rate, Garen leads with 7.80% pick rate and 75.00% win rate, Ezreal leads with 5.72% pick rate and 68.42% win rate.
Draven achieves 89.47% win rate (+41.28% diff), Heimerdinger achieves 88.24% win rate (+38.60% diff), Sivir achieves 86.67% win rate (+36.92% diff).
Gathering Storm Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Gathering Storm Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.40% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 48.63% in 20 minute games. Understanding Gathering Storm Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Gathering Storm is most commonly used by Mage (41%), Support (20%) and Marksman (17%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Gathering Storm in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 53.8% of builds with a 73.01% win rate, Manaflow Band appears in 46.2% of builds with a 74.13% win rate, Summon Aery appears in 30.8% of builds with a 74.00% win rate when paired with Gathering Storm.
When to Pick Gathering Storm
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.53%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Draven (89.47% WR)
- Strong synergy with Transcendence (53.8% 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 Tank champions
- Other Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Gathering Storm on champions like Lux that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Gathering Storm with Transcendence and Manaflow Band for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Gathering Storm 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 Gathering Storm. Summon Aery, Arcane Comet, Phase Rush, and 8 more runes can be combined with Gathering Storm in your rune page.
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Gathering Storm - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gathering Storm and what does it do in League of Legends?
Gathering Storm is a rune in the Sorcery rune tree. It currently has a 50.53% win rate and 14.41% pick rate across 26 champions in ranked play.
Is Gathering Storm good in the current meta?
Gathering Storm has a 50.53% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Gathering Storm are Aurelion Sol, Sion, Garen.
What champion class benefits most from Gathering Storm?
Mage champions benefit most from Gathering Storm, making up 41% of its usage. Support (20%) and Marksman (17%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Gathering Storm?
The best runes to pair with Gathering Storm are Transcendence, Manaflow Band, Summon Aery. Transcendence appears in 53.8% of builds featuring Gathering Storm with a 73.01% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm?
Kayle currently has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm at 52.68%, with a 2.68% pick rate in ranked games.