Blitzcrank Support has trouble against Vel'Koz (47.5% win rate) based on 481 games. This is a tough matchup for Blitzcrank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Blitzcrank Support vs Vel'Koz Support in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Blitzcrank dominates the meta (10th most popular, 6.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Vel'Koz (2.6% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Glacial Augment + Hextech Flashtraption combination (52.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trailblazer, Frozen Heart, Frozen Heart, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 47.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.83 vs 0.84 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Vel'Koz leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and damage (859 vs 349/min). Blitzcrank must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Blitzcrank maintains better KDA (2.50, 24th place vs 37th for Vel'Koz), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 47.5% | Matchup Winrate | 52.5% |
| 48.93% | Role Winrate | 51.82% |
| #41 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 6.0% | Pickrate | 2.6% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 280 | Gold per Minute | 323 |
| 0.83 | Wards per Minute | 0.84 |
| 349 | Damage per Minute | 859 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Blitzcrank deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Vel'Koz deals primarily magic damage (72.60%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Vel'Koz, ranking 32nd (versus 35th for Blitzcrank) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Blitzcrank player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Vel'Koz player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Immobilizing an enemy champion will cause 3 glacial rays to emanate from them towards you…
While Flash is on cooldown it is replaced by Hexflash.Hexflash: Channel for 2s …
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s an…
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
+8 Ability Haste
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
