Hail of Blades Overview
No more than 3s can elapse between attacks or this effect will end.
Cooldown: 10s.
Allows you to temporarily exceed the Attack Speed limit.
Pyke leads with 2.92% pick rate and 64.71% win rate, Tryndamere leads with 2.43% pick rate and 61.11% win rate, Poppy leads with 1.57% pick rate and 54.84% win rate.
Pyke achieves 64.71% win rate (+16.09% diff), Tryndamere achieves 61.11% win rate (+13.55% diff), Poppy achieves 54.84% win rate (+5.32% diff).
Hail of Blades Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Hail of Blades Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.35% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.33% in 30 minute games. Understanding Hail of Blades Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Hail of Blades is most commonly used by Assassin (38%), Fighter (38%) and Support (13%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Hail of Blades in League of Legends. Sudden Impact appears in 100.0% of builds with a 58.61% win rate, Relentless Hunter appears in 50.0% of builds with a 59.25% win rate, Treasure Hunter appears in 50.0% of builds with a 57.97% win rate when paired with Hail of Blades.
When to Pick Hail of Blades
Strengths
- Situationally powerful when used on the right champions
- Excellent synergy with Pyke (64.71% WR)
- Strong synergy with Sudden Impact (100.0% 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 Tank champions
- Other Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Pick Hail of Blades on champions like Pyke that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.
Pair Hail of Blades with Sudden Impact and Relentless Hunter for the highest win rate combinations.
Hail of Blades 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 Domination rune tree as Hail of Blades. Electrocute, Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, and 8 more runes can be combined with Hail of Blades in your rune page.
Hail of Blades - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hail of Blades and what does it do in League of Legends?
Hail of Blades is a rune in the Domination rune tree. It currently has a 48.82% win rate and 3.09% pick rate across 4 champions in ranked play.
Is Hail of Blades good in the current meta?
Hail of Blades has a 48.82% win rate in the current patch, making it situationally useful. The most popular champions using Hail of Blades are Pyke, Poppy, Tryndamere.
What champion class benefits most from Hail of Blades?
Assassin champions benefit most from Hail of Blades, making up 38% of its usage. Fighter (38%) and Support (13%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Hail of Blades?
The best runes to pair with Hail of Blades are Sudden Impact, Relentless Hunter, Treasure Hunter. Sudden Impact appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Hail of Blades with a 58.61% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Hail of Blades?
Poppy currently has the highest win rate with Hail of Blades at 49.52%, with a 1.57% pick rate in ranked games.