Nimbus CloakOverview
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Galio leads with 3.39% pick rate and 49.69% win rate, Smolder leads with 3.31% pick rate and 51.83% win rate, Gangplank leads with 2.69% pick rate and 54.75% win rate.
Elise achieves 81.25% win rate (+28.75% diff), Gangplank achieves 54.75% win rate (+4.34% diff), Vladimir achieves 54.21% win rate (+2.34% diff).
Nimbus Cloak Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Nimbus Cloak Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 55.47% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.28% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Nimbus Cloak Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Nimbus Cloak is most commonly used by Mage (35%), Fighter (24%) and Tank (18%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Nimbus Cloak in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 33.3% of builds with a 54.04% win rate, Celerity appears in 33.3% of builds with a 49.57% win rate, Scorch appears in 33.3% of builds with a 51.25% win rate when paired with Nimbus Cloak.
When to Pick Nimbus Cloak
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Elise (81.25% WR)
- Strong synergy with Transcendence (33.3% 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 Marksman champions
- Other Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Nimbus Cloak on champions like Galio that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Nimbus Cloak with Transcendence and Celerity for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Nimbus Cloak 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 Nimbus Cloak. Summon Aery, Arcane Comet, Stormraider's Surge, and 9 more runes can be combined with Nimbus Cloak in your rune page.
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Nimbus Cloak - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nimbus Cloak and what does it do in League of Legends?
Nimbus Cloak is a rune in the Sorcery rune tree. It currently has a 49.68% win rate and 4.63% pick rate across 9 champions in ranked play.
Is Nimbus Cloak good in the current meta?
Nimbus Cloak has a 49.68% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Nimbus Cloak are Elise, Blitzcrank, Smolder.
What champion class benefits most from Nimbus Cloak?
Mage champions benefit most from Nimbus Cloak, making up 35% of its usage. Fighter (24%) and Tank (18%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Nimbus Cloak?
The best runes to pair with Nimbus Cloak are Transcendence, Celerity, Scorch. Transcendence appears in 33.3% of builds featuring Nimbus Cloak with a 54.04% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Nimbus Cloak?
Elise currently has the highest win rate with Nimbus Cloak at 52.50%, with a 0.74% pick rate in ranked games.