Aftershock - League of Legends Rune

AftershockOverview

Patch26.7
Matches949,984
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
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)

Thresh leads with 5.61% pick rate and 70.83% win rate, Nautilus leads with 4.73% pick rate and 87.50% win rate, Leona leads with 4.03% pick rate and 72.22% win rate.

Nautilus achieves 87.50% win rate (+37.13% diff), Sejuani achieves 83.33% win rate (+32.37% diff), Blitzcrank achieves 78.26% win rate (+26.58% 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 51.86% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.91% in 50+ 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 (56%), Support (39%) and Mage (6%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Aftershock in League of Legends. Unflinching appears in 70.0% of builds with a 68.15% win rate, Font of Life appears in 60.0% of builds with a 67.71% win rate, Bone Plating appears in 60.0% of builds with a 69.99% win rate when paired with Aftershock.

When to Pick Aftershock

Aftershock is a Resolve tree rune with a 50.78% win rate and 4.06% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Tank champions (56% of users). The most popular champions using Aftershock are Thresh, Nautilus, Leona.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.78%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Nautilus (87.50% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Unflinching (70.0% 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 Mage champions
  • Other Resolve runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

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

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Aftershock with Unflinching and Font of Life 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.

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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 50.78% win rate and 4.06% pick rate across 10 champions in ranked play.

Is Aftershock good in the current meta?

Aftershock has a 50.78% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Aftershock are Blitzcrank, Rell, Alistar.

What champion class benefits most from Aftershock?

Tank champions benefit most from Aftershock, making up 56% of its usage. Support (39%) and Mage (6%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Aftershock?

The best runes to pair with Aftershock are Unflinching, Font of Life, Bone Plating. Unflinching appears in 70.0% of builds featuring Aftershock with a 68.15% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Aftershock?

Blitzcrank currently has the highest win rate with Aftershock at 51.68%, with a 2.64% pick rate in ranked games.