Hail of Blades - League of Legends Rune

Hail of BladesOverview

Patch26.11
Matches776,441
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Gain 120% (60% for ranged champions) Attack Speed and bonus true damage when you attack an enemy champion for up to 3 attacks.

No more than 3s can elapse between attacks or this effect will end.

Cooldown: 10s.
On-Hit Damage: 4 - 20 (+0.08 bonus AD, +0.06 AP) damage.

Attack resets increase the attack limit by 1.
Allows you to temporarily exceed the Attack Speed limit.
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Master Yi leads with 6.00% pick rate and 100.00% win rate, Nocturne leads with 4.68% pick rate and 81.25% win rate, Ekko leads with 4.07% pick rate and 94.12% win rate.

Master Yi achieves 100.00% win rate (+50.63% diff), Ekko achieves 94.12% win rate (+44.72% diff), Briar achieves 87.50% win rate (+33.60% 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 52.67% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.77% in 45 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 (50%), Fighter (31%) and Marksman (6%) 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 85.93% win rate, Treasure Hunter appears in 62.5% of builds with a 87.48% win rate, Grisly Mementos appears in 50.0% of builds with a 85.19% win rate when paired with Hail of Blades.

When to Pick Hail of Blades

Hail of Blades is a Domination tree rune with a 50.23% win rate and 4.12% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Assassin champions (50% of users). The most popular champions using Hail of Blades are Master Yi, Nocturne, Ekko.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.23%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Master Yi (100.00% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Sudden Impact (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 Domination runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Hail of Blades on champions like Master Yi that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Domination runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Hail of Blades with Sudden Impact and Treasure Hunter for the highest win rate combinations.

3

Game Phase Focus

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.

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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 50.23% win rate and 4.12% pick rate across 8 champions in ranked play.

Is Hail of Blades good in the current meta?

Hail of Blades has a 50.23% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Hail of Blades are Tristana, Ekko, Fiora.

What champion class benefits most from Hail of Blades?

Assassin champions benefit most from Hail of Blades, making up 50% of its usage. Fighter (31%) and Marksman (6%) 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, Treasure Hunter, Grisly Mementos. Sudden Impact appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Hail of Blades with a 85.93% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Hail of Blades?

Briar currently has the highest win rate with Hail of Blades at 53.90%, with a 3.99% pick rate in ranked games.