Gathering Storm Overview
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...
Caitlyn leads with 9.53% pick rate and 73.68% win rate, Miss Fortune leads with 8.00% pick rate and 69.57% win rate, Jhin leads with 7.13% pick rate and 64.29% win rate.
Smolder achieves 81.25% win rate (+29.89% diff), Fiddlesticks achieves 76.47% win rate (+25.51% diff), Malzahar achieves 76.19% win rate (+23.48% 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 52.05% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.92% in 15 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 (49%), Marksman (17%) and Support (14%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Gathering Storm in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 42.9% of builds with a 67.95% win rate, Manaflow Band appears in 38.1% of builds with a 67.80% win rate, Summon Aery appears in 23.8% of builds with a 66.69% win rate when paired with Gathering Storm.
When to Pick Gathering Storm
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.60%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Smolder (81.25% WR)
- Strong synergy with Transcendence (42.9% 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
Pick Gathering Storm on champions like Caitlyn that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Pair Gathering Storm with Transcendence and Manaflow Band for the highest win rate combinations.
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.
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 50.60% win rate and 16.33% pick rate across 21 champions in ranked play.
Is Gathering Storm good in the current meta?
Gathering Storm has a 50.60% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Gathering Storm are Kayle, Jhin, Fiddlesticks.
What champion class benefits most from Gathering Storm?
Mage champions benefit most from Gathering Storm, making up 49% of its usage. Marksman (17%) and Support (14%) 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 42.9% of builds featuring Gathering Storm with a 67.95% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm?
Sona currently has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm at 52.80%, with a 4.75% pick rate in ranked games.