Optimal Vel'Koz ARAM Build (51.1% Win Rate)

Core Build Path:

• Starter: Lost Chapter + Health Potions
• Core Items: Liandry's Anguish → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame
• Final Build: Void Staff → Rabadon's Deathcap → Horizon Focus

Runes:

• Primary: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Gathering Storm
• Secondary: Cheap Shot, Ultimate Hunter

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Mark/Dash

Ability Order:

1. R (Ultimate) whenever possible
2. Q → W → E
3. Max Q first, then W, finally E

Key Combos:

1. Q + R combo for executing low health targets
2. E → W → Q → AA (pre-level 6)
3. Q + W → E + W (double passive proc)

Situational Items:

• Against heavy healing: Morellonomicon
• Versus tanks: Void Staff (build earlier)
• Need survivability: Zhonya's Hourglass
• High burst threats: Crown of the Shattered Queen

Counter Matchups:

• Hard Counters: Xerath, Lux, Ziggs
• Skill Matchups: Brand, Veigar, Syndra

Combat Tips:

• Use geometry for Q angles around minions
• Save E for self-peel against divers
• Position behind frontline for maximum R channel time
• Stack passive marks for true damage proc

Note: No special ARAM balance changes affect Vel'Koz's performance in this game mode.

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