Deathfire Touch - League of Legends Rune

Deathfire TouchOverview

Patch26.9
Matches139,310
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Damaging a champion with an ability burns them for 1 - 10 based on level (+0.03 AP) (+0.08 bonus AD) adaptive damage per second. After burning for 3 seconds, the damage of the burn increases by 100% while they remain on fire.

Duration:
Single Target: 4s.
Area of Effect: 2s
Damage over Time: 1s

Brand leads with 8.22% pick rate and 62.50% win rate, Malzahar leads with 5.51% pick rate and 53.62% win rate, Swain leads with 4.38% pick rate and 66.67% win rate.

Morgana achieves 75.00% win rate (+27.83% diff), Swain achieves 66.67% win rate (+13.05% diff), Brand achieves 62.50% win rate (+10.51% diff).

Deathfire Touch Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Deathfire Touch Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.75% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 50.75% in 40 minute games. Understanding Deathfire Touch Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Deathfire Touch is most commonly used by Mage (60%) and Support (40%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Deathfire Touch in League of Legends. Transcendence appears in 100.0% of builds with a 62.02% win rate, Manaflow Band appears in 100.0% of builds with a 62.02% win rate, Scorch appears in 83.3% of builds with a 63.70% win rate when paired with Deathfire Touch.

When to Pick Deathfire Touch

Deathfire Touch is a Sorcery tree rune with a 52.69% win rate and 6.99% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Mage champions (60% of users). The most popular champions using Deathfire Touch are Brand, Malzahar, Swain.

Strengths

  • High win rate (52.69%) indicates strong meta position
  • Excellent synergy with Morgana (75.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Transcendence (100.0% 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 Support champions
  • Other Sorcery runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Deathfire Touch on champions like Brand that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Sorcery runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Deathfire Touch with Transcendence and Manaflow Band for the highest win rate combinations.

3

Game Phase Focus

Deathfire Touch 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 Deathfire Touch. Summon Aery, Arcane Comet, Stormraider's Surge, and 9 more runes can be combined with Deathfire Touch in your rune page.

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Deathfire Touch - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Deathfire Touch is a rune in the Sorcery rune tree. It currently has a 52.69% win rate and 6.99% pick rate across 6 champions in ranked play.

Is Deathfire Touch good in the current meta?

Deathfire Touch has a 52.69% win rate in the current patch, making it a strong choice. The most popular champions using Deathfire Touch are Viktor, Brand, Mel.

What champion class benefits most from Deathfire Touch?

Mage champions benefit most from Deathfire Touch, making up 60% of its usage. Support (40%) and also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Deathfire Touch?

The best runes to pair with Deathfire Touch are Transcendence, Manaflow Band, Scorch. Transcendence appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Deathfire Touch with a 62.02% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Deathfire Touch?

Swain currently has the highest win rate with Deathfire Touch at 53.62%, with a 4.38% pick rate in ranked games.