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...
Caitlyn leads with 9.98% pick rate and 83.33% win rate, Lux leads with 9.03% pick rate and 85.00% win rate, Jhin leads with 7.33% pick rate and 81.82% win rate.
Kog'Maw achieves 100.00% win rate (+48.55% diff), Gwen achieves 96.30% win rate (+45.67% diff), Shaco achieves 94.44% win rate (+44.39% 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 52.71% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 48.74% 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 (34%), Marksman (25%) and Support (16%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Gathering Storm in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 47.4% of builds with a 86.95% win rate, Manaflow Band appears in 47.4% of builds with a 83.13% win rate, Absolute Focus appears in 26.3% of builds with a 79.86% win rate when paired with Gathering Storm.
When to Pick Gathering Storm
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.48%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Kog'Maw (100.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Transcendence (47.4% 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 Caitlyn 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, Stormraider's Surge, and 9 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 50.48% win rate and 15.95% pick rate across 19 champions in ranked play.
Is Gathering Storm good in the current meta?
Gathering Storm has a 50.48% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Gathering Storm are Sona, Malzahar, Ekko.
What champion class benefits most from Gathering Storm?
Mage champions benefit most from Gathering Storm, making up 34% of its usage. Marksman (25%) and Support (16%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Gathering Storm?
The best runes to pair with Gathering Storm are Transcendence, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus. Transcendence appears in 47.4% of builds featuring Gathering Storm with a 86.95% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm?
Lissandra currently has the highest win rate with Gathering Storm at 53.04%, with a 1.74% pick rate in ranked games.