Best Warwick Top Lane Build Guide: Runes & Items [14.23]

Best Warwick Top Lane Build Guide: Runes & Items [14.23]

By Marcus Chen

November 20, 2024 at 03:35 PM

Flash and Barrier are the optimal Summoner Spells for Warwick Top. The most effective build currently holds a 58.9% win rate across 73 matches in Emerald+ ranking.

Core Runes:

  • Keystone: Lethal Tempo
  • Primary: Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
  • Secondary: Second Wind, Revitalize
  • Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling (adjustable based on matchup)

Item Build Order:

  1. Blade of The Ruined King
  2. Plated Steelcaps
  3. Stridebreaker
  4. Sterak's Gage
  5. Spirit Visage
  6. Unending Despair

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Strong Matchups:

  • Jayce
  • Heimerdinger
  • Ryze
  • Shaco
  • Lucian
  • Diana

Weak Matchups:

  • Skarner
  • Akali
  • Poppy
  • Rumble
  • Shen

Key Tips:

  • If unable to secure kills with Ultimate (R) in top lane, roam mid for potential kills
  • Use Ultimate for pick-offs during mid and late game to secure objectives
  • When behind, group with team for picks; when ahead, focus on split pushing
  • Adjust rune shards (Armor/Magic Resist) based on lane opponent
  • Consider your team composition and enemy lineup when planning your build

Remember to adapt your build path and playstyle based on the specific game context and matchup dynamics.

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