Scorch Overview
Cooldown: 10s
Scorch Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Scorch Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.94% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.06% in 45 minute games. Understanding Scorch Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Scorch is most commonly used by Mage (47%), Support (33%) and Assassin (12%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Scorch in League of Legends. Manaflow Band appears in 75.0% of builds with a 66.82% win rate, Transcendence appears in 57.1% of builds with a 66.97% win rate, Arcane Comet appears in 39.3% of builds with a 66.75% win rate when paired with Scorch.
When to Pick Scorch
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.04%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Vel'Koz (80.00% WR)
- Strong synergy with Manaflow Band (75.0% 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 Scorch on champions like Nami that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Pair Scorch with Manaflow Band and Transcendence for the highest win rate combinations.
Scorch 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 Scorch. Summon Aery, Arcane Comet, Phase Rush, and 8 more runes can be combined with Scorch in your rune page.
Scorch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scorch and what does it do in League of Legends?
Scorch is a rune in the Sorcery rune tree. It currently has a 50.04% win rate and 17.24% pick rate across 28 champions in ranked play.
Is Scorch good in the current meta?
Scorch has a 50.04% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Scorch are Neeko, Vex, Akali.
What champion class benefits most from Scorch?
Mage champions benefit most from Scorch, making up 47% of its usage. Support (33%) and Assassin (12%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Scorch?
The best runes to pair with Scorch are Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Arcane Comet. Manaflow Band appears in 75.0% of builds featuring Scorch with a 66.82% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Scorch?
Anivia currently has the highest win rate with Scorch at 51.98%, with a 1.67% pick rate in ranked games.