Aftershock

Aftershock Overview

51.14%WR
Aftershock S tier

After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 35 + 80% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.

Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s

Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)

Patch:26.1
Sample Size:687,817 ranked games
Tier:All Tiers
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Nautilus leads with 4.93% pick rate and 73.33% win rate, Leona leads with 4.19% pick rate and 60.00% win rate, Zac leads with 1.97% pick rate and 61.11% win rate.

Nautilus achieves 73.33% win rate (+23.72% diff), Zac achieves 61.11% win rate (+9.89% diff), Leona achieves 60.00% win rate (+8.47% diff).

Aftershock Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Aftershock Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.00% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.91% in 20 minute games. Understanding Aftershock Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Aftershock is most commonly used by Tank (57%), Support (36%) and Fighter (7%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Aftershock in League of Legends. Font of Life appears in 75.0% of builds with a 57.82% win rate, Cosmic Insight appears in 62.5% of builds with a 60.51% win rate, Unflinching appears in 50.0% of builds with a 56.23% win rate when paired with Aftershock.

When to Pick Aftershock

Aftershock is a Resolve tree rune with a 51.14% win rate and 4.07% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Tank champions (57% of users). The most popular champions using Aftershock are Nautilus, Leona, Zac.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (51.14%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Nautilus (73.33% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Font of Life (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 Fighter champions
  • Other Resolve runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1
Champion Selection

Pick Aftershock on champions like Nautilus that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Resolve runes provide more value.

2
Rune Synergies

Pair Aftershock with Font of Life and Cosmic Insight for the highest win rate combinations.

3
Game Phase Focus

Aftershock 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 Resolve rune tree as Aftershock. Grasp of the Undying, Guardian, Demolish, and 8 more runes can be combined with Aftershock in your rune page.

Aftershock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aftershock and what does it do in League of Legends?

Aftershock is a rune in the Resolve rune tree. It currently has a 51.14% win rate and 4.07% pick rate across 8 champions in ranked play.

Is Aftershock good in the current meta?

Aftershock has a 51.14% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Aftershock are Rammus, Leona, Nautilus.

What champion class benefits most from Aftershock?

Tank champions benefit most from Aftershock, making up 57% of its usage. Support (36%) and Fighter (7%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Aftershock?

The best runes to pair with Aftershock are Font of Life, Cosmic Insight, Unflinching. Font of Life appears in 75.0% of builds featuring Aftershock with a 57.82% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Aftershock?

Rammus currently has the highest win rate with Aftershock at 53.63%, with a 1.79% pick rate in ranked games.