Nimbus Cloak - League of Legends Rune

Nimbus CloakOverview

Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units.

Increase: 15% - 45% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).
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Teemo leads with 5.91% pick rate and 78.95% win rate, Darius leads with 4.40% pick rate and 83.33% win rate, Volibear leads with 3.45% pick rate and 93.33% win rate.

Volibear achieves 93.33% win rate (+43.39% diff), Vladimir achieves 89.66% win rate (+41.22% diff), Darius achieves 83.33% win rate (+35.50% 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 52.63% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 48.78% in 25 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 (32%), Fighter (27%) and Tank (23%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Nimbus Cloak in League of Legends. Celerity appears in 50.0% of builds with a 79.39% win rate, Transcendence appears in 41.7% of builds with a 78.79% win rate, Scorch appears in 41.7% of builds with a 78.27% win rate when paired with Nimbus Cloak.

When to Pick Nimbus Cloak

Nimbus Cloak is a Sorcery tree rune with a 50.39% win rate and 5.21% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Mage champions (32% of users). The most popular champions using Nimbus Cloak are Teemo, Darius, Volibear.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.39%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Volibear (93.33% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Celerity (50.0% 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 Marksman champions
  • Other Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Nimbus Cloak on champions like Teemo that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Nimbus Cloak with Celerity and Transcendence for the highest win rate combinations.

3

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 50.39% win rate and 5.21% pick rate across 12 champions in ranked play.

Is Nimbus Cloak good in the current meta?

Nimbus Cloak has a 50.39% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Nimbus Cloak are Darius, Gangplank, Hecarim.

What champion class benefits most from Nimbus Cloak?

Mage champions benefit most from Nimbus Cloak, making up 32% of its usage. Fighter (27%) and Tank (23%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Nimbus Cloak?

The best runes to pair with Nimbus Cloak are Celerity, Transcendence, Scorch. Celerity appears in 50.0% of builds featuring Nimbus Cloak with a 79.39% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Nimbus Cloak?

Neeko currently has the highest win rate with Nimbus Cloak at 51.76%, with a 1.53% pick rate in ranked games.