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What is Hextech Gunblade? \u26a1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hextech Gunblade is the definitive hybrid AD\/AP item<\/strong> \u2014 a legendary that simultaneously scales two damage types, providing 40 AD and 80 AP on a single item alongside 10% omnivamp for sustained healing from both AD-based physical damage and AP-based ability damage. It’s designed for hybrid damage champions who deal meaningful output from both attack damage and ability power<\/strong> \u2014 AD\/AP fighters like Katarina, Akali, Sylas, Yone AP builds, and itemization-flexible champions who want one item that fuels both scaling axes without sacrificing either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LIGHTNING BOLT active is a targeted 700-unit magic damage bolt that deals 175\u2013262.1 (level-scaling base) + 30% AP magic damage<\/strong> and slows the target 25% for 1.5 seconds on a 60-second cooldown. It’s categorized as spell damage and triggers spell effects<\/strong> \u2014 meaning it activates items and runes that proc from ability\/spell hits (Liandry’s Torment’s TORMENT burn, Rylai’s Crystal Scepter’s slow stacking, Electrocute rune). Critically, LIGHTNING BOLT is not a projectile<\/strong>: it cannot be deflected by projectile-blocking effects. The 700-range active is instant \u2014 no cast time, no animation, no interrupt of current orders while the target is in range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 10% omnivamp<\/strong> is the item’s sustain mechanic: omnivamp heals for 10% of all damage dealt, from both basic attacks (AD-based physical damage) and abilities (AP-based magic damage). For hybrid champions who deal mixed physical and magical damage in their combos, omnivamp provides healing from every damage source simultaneously \u2014 unlike lifesteal (physical attacks only) or spell vamp (abilities only). At 3,000 Gold<\/strong> with Sell: 2,100 Gold<\/strong>, ID: 3146.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>3,000 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>600 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>2,100 Gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+40 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Power<\/td>+80 AP<\/td><\/tr>
Omnivamp<\/td>+10% omnivamp<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Range<\/td>700 units<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Base damage<\/td>175\u2013262.1 (based on level) magic damage<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: AP scaling<\/td>+30% AP bonus magic damage<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Damage type<\/td>Spell damage \u2014 TRIGGERS spell effects<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Projectile<\/td>NOT a projectile \u2014 cannot be deflected<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Cast time<\/td>NO cast time \u2014 instant activation<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Order interrupt<\/td>Does NOT interrupt previous orders while target within range<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: User turning<\/td>Causes user to turn toward target when not compelled by other orders<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Direction-facing<\/td>Turn counts for direction-facing effects (Mocking Shout, Petrifying Gaze)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Slow strength<\/td>25% movement speed reduction<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Slow duration<\/td>1.5 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Cooldown<\/td>60 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Hextech Gunblade<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>3146<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, ARAM, Nexus Blitz, Arena<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca LIGHTNING BOLT \u2014 Total Damage at Key Levels and AP Values<\/strong>LIGHTNING BOLT damage formula: [175 to 262.1 based on level] + (30% \u00d7 total AP).Base damage by approximate level thresholds:  Level 1\u20136: approximately 175 base magic damage.  Level 9\u201311: approximately 210\u2013230 base magic damage.  Level 15\u201316: approximately 248\u2013255 base magic damage.  Level 18: 262.1 base magic damage (maximum base).Total damage examples at Level 18 with different AP values:  0 AP (no other AP items): 262.1 + 0 = 262.1 magic damage.  200 AP: 262.1 + 60 = 322.1 magic damage.  300 AP: 262.1 + 90 = 352.1 magic damage.  400 AP: 262.1 + 120 = 382.1 magic damage.  500 AP: 262.1 + 150 = 412.1 magic damage.ARENA only (L18, 90 AP from item + 30% bonus AD scaling added): at 400 AP + 200 bonus AD: 262.1 + 120 + 60 = 442.1 magic damage. Arena’s bonus AD scaling makes hybrid builds (40 AD + 45 Arena AD + bonus AD from other sources) add meaningful damage to LIGHTNING BOLT via the 30% bonus AD ratio.The 25% slow on LIGHTNING BOLT hit means every 60-second activation also guarantees a 1.5-second reduced-mobility window on the target \u2014 relevant for champions who need the slow to follow up with ability chains.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd28 Recipe & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hextech Gunblade builds from Vampiric Scepter + Hextech Alternator + Amplifying Tome<\/strong> with a 600g combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Vampiric Scepter<\/td>900 Gold (+550)<\/td>Long Sword + 550 combine; +15 AD + 10% physical vamp at component level; physical vamp heals from basic attack physical damage before Gunblade’s full omnivamp conversion; also builds into other lifesteal legendaries<\/td><\/tr>
Long Sword<\/td>350 Gold<\/td>Part of Vampiric Scepter \u2014 AD input<\/td><\/tr>
Hextech Alternator<\/td>1,100 Gold (+300)<\/td>Amplifying Tome + Amplifying Tome + 300 combine; +40 AP at component level; pure AP pre-completion input; also builds into Hextech Rocketbelt<\/td><\/tr>
Amplifying Tome<\/td>400 Gold<\/td>Part of Hextech Alternator \u2014 AP input \u00d72<\/td><\/tr>
Amplifying Tome<\/td>400 Gold<\/td>Second Amplifying Tome \u2014 AP input<\/td><\/tr>
Amplifying Tome<\/td>400 Gold<\/td>Standalone third input \u2014 additional +20 AP before final combine<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>600 Gold<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>3,000 Gold<\/td>Complete Hextech Gunblade \u2014 40 AD + 80 AP + 10% omnivamp; unique hybrid stat profile across all LoL items<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Vampiric Scepter + Hextech Alternator + Amplifying Tome \u2014 Hybrid Pre-Build Stats<\/strong>Vampiric Scepter<\/strong><\/a> (900g): +15 AD + 10% physical vamp at component level. Physical vamp provides healing from basic attacks during the build-up period \u2014 meaningful for AD-weighted hybrid fighters trading in lane before Gunblade completion.Hextech Alternator<\/strong><\/a> (1,100g): +40 AP at component level. The heaviest AP input in the recipe \u2014 completing Alternator first gives the largest AP mid-build boost.Amplifying Tome<\/strong><\/a> (400g): +20 AP standalone input before the final 600g combine.Mid-build stats before final combine: Vampiric Scepter (15 AD + 10% phys vamp) + Hextech Alternator (40 AP) + Amplifying Tome (20 AP) = 15 AD, 60 AP, 10% physical vamp \u2014 significant pre-completion stat value for a 2,400g partial build.At 3,000g Hextech Gunblade is in the mid-tier cost range for hybrid legendaries. The stat combination is unique \u2014 no other single item simultaneously provides 40 AD + 80 AP + 10% omnivamp at 3,000g. The closest competing hybrid items are either more expensive (Trinity Force 3,200g) or provide a narrower stat profile (Hextech Rocketbelt: AP + HP, no AD).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u26a1 LIGHTNING BOLT \u2014 Complete Mechanics Reference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spell Damage \u2014 Triggers Spell Effects, Not a Projectile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LIGHTNING BOLT’s two most important mechanic distinctions are: 1) it deals spell damage and triggers spell effects<\/strong>, and 2) it is NOT a projectile<\/strong>. The spell damage classification means any item or rune that activates on ability\/spell hits will also activate from LIGHTNING BOLT. This includes Liandry’s Torment<\/strong><\/a> TORMENT %HP burn, Rylai’s Crystal Scepter<\/strong><\/a> RIMEFROST slow stacking (note: Gunblade already applies its own 25% slow \u2014 Rylai’s would modify this interaction), and Electrocute rune’s damage trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The non-projectile classification means LIGHTNING BOLT cannot be deflected by projectile-blocking effects<\/strong>. Yasuo’s Wind Wall (W), Braum’s Unbreakable (E), and any other projectile-blocking mechanic have no effect on LIGHTNING BOLT<\/strong> \u2014 the bolt reaches the target regardless of wall placement between the Gunblade user and the target. This is a significant advantage in matchups where projectile-blocking is the primary counterplay to targeted abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Cast Time \u2014 Instant Activation Without Order Interruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no cast time on LIGHTNING BOLT<\/strong> and it will not interrupt previous orders<\/strong> while the target is within 700 range. This means a champion moving toward a target, attacking, or mid-ability-cast sequence can activate LIGHTNING BOLT without breaking the current order chain \u2014 the bolt fires instantly from the current action state without interrupting what the champion is doing. This is different from most item actives, which have brief cast times that pause movement or action orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trade-off: LIGHTNING BOLT causes the user to turn toward the target<\/strong> when not compelled by other orders. If the champion is standing still or between actions, activating LIGHTNING BOLT rotates the user model to face the target \u2014 a subtle but real interaction for direction-facing effects like Mocking Shout (Tryndamere W) and Petrifying Gaze (Nasus passive form)<\/strong>. These effects check which direction the user is facing at the moment of activation \u2014 using LIGHTNING BOLT while not otherwise occupied turns the user toward the target, which can satisfy or activate direction-facing ability criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIGHTNING BOLT \u2014 Full Mechanics Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mechanic<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Active type<\/td>Targeted \u2014 single enemy champion<\/td><\/tr>
Range<\/td>700 units<\/td><\/tr>
Base damage<\/td>175\u2013262.1 (based on level) magic damage<\/td><\/tr>
AP scaling<\/td>+30% AP bonus magic damage<\/td><\/tr>
Damage type<\/td>Spell damage \u2014 TRIGGERS spell effects<\/td><\/tr>
Projectile<\/td>NOT a projectile \u2014 not blocked by Wind Wall, Unbreakable, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Cast time<\/td>NO cast time \u2014 instant<\/td><\/tr>
Order interrupt<\/td>Does NOT interrupt previous orders while target is within range<\/td><\/tr>
User facing<\/td>Causes user to TURN toward target when not compelled by other orders<\/td><\/tr>
Direction-facing effects<\/td>Turn counts for Mocking Shout (Tryndamere W), Petrifying Gaze (Nasus R), etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Slow strength<\/td>25% movement speed reduction<\/td><\/tr>
Slow duration<\/td>1.5 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Cooldown (SR\/ARAM\/NB)<\/td>60 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Item limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Hextech Gunblade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f LIGHTNING BOLT \u2014 Critical Rules<\/strong>Spell damage \u2014 triggers spell effects: Liandry’s TORMENT burn, Rylai’s RIMEFROST slow, Electrocute rune, and other spell-effect-triggering items\/runes ALL activate from LIGHTNING BOLT. Plan Gunblade into complementary spell-trigger builds.NOT a projectile \u2014 Yasuo Wind Wall (W), Braum Unbreakable (E), and all projectile-blocking effects have ZERO effect on LIGHTNING BOLT. The bolt reaches the target through any wall or deflection.No cast time + no order interrupt: LIGHTNING BOLT can be activated mid-movement or mid-action chain without breaking current orders \u2014 fire it seamlessly within ability combos and movement sequences while within 700 range.User turns toward target: when not already committed to another action, LIGHTNING BOLT rotates the champion toward the target. This can UNINTENTIONALLY activate direction-facing debuffs (e.g., Tryndamere Mocking Shout W applies increased slow when enemies are facing away \u2014 using Gunblade while standing still turns you toward Tryndamere, removing the Mocking Shout slow penalty).Arena ONLY \u2014 Lightning Bolt scales with 30% bonus AD: in Arena, the Gunblade active gains an additional 30% bonus AD scaling on top of the standard 30% AP. Hybrid AD\/AP builds in Arena generate more LIGHTNING BOLT damage from both stats simultaneously.Arena slow upgraded: 25% for 1.5s (SR) becomes 40% for 2 seconds in Arena \u2014 significantly stronger slow in Arena’s closer-range combat.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca Omnivamp \u2014 10% Healing from ALL Damage Sources<\/strong>Omnivamp heals for 10% of ALL damage dealt \u2014 this includes physical damage from basic attacks (AD-based), magic damage from abilities (AP-based), and true damage. Unlike lifesteal (physical attack healing only) or spell vamp (ability healing only), omnivamp covers every damage type simultaneously.For hybrid AD\/AP champions: every basic attack heals via omnivamp (not just lifesteal from physical attacks), and every AP ability hit also heals via omnivamp (not just spell vamp). A Katarina dealing physical damage with Q Bouncing Blade daggers AND magic damage with E Shunpo + W Preparation + R Death Lotus is healing from every source at 10%.Omnivamp healing examples at 3,000 HP effective damage output per fight:  3,000 total damage dealt \u00d7 10% omnivamp = 300 HP healed per fight from a single Gunblade.  5,000 total damage dealt (late-game hybrid carry) \u00d7 10% = 500 HP healed per fight.  LIGHTNING BOLT itself (262.1 + 120 at 400 AP = 382.1 damage) \u00d7 10% omnivamp = ~38 HP healed per Gunblade active use.Arena omnivamp: 10%\u219215% (+50% more healing per damage point). In Arena where fights are more frequent and health pools are harder to recover between rounds, the 15% omnivamp provides meaningfully more sustained recovery than SR’s 10%.Omnivamp caps: there is a diminishing returns cap at 25% omnivamp \u2014 multiple omnivamp sources stack with diminishing returns above this threshold. Stacking multiple omnivamp items beyond Gunblade is subject to the cap’s reduced efficiency above 25%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Map-Specific Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stat \/ Effect<\/strong><\/td>SR 5v5 \/ ARAM \/ Nexus Blitz<\/strong><\/td>Arena<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+40 AD<\/td>+45 AD (+5 AD bonus)<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Power<\/td>+80 AP<\/td>+90 AP (+10 AP bonus)<\/td><\/tr>
Omnivamp<\/td>+10% omnivamp<\/td>+15% omnivamp (+5% bonus)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: base dmg<\/td>175\u2013262.1 (level-based)<\/td>175\u2013262.1 (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: AP scale<\/td>+30% AP<\/td>+30% AP (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: AD scale<\/td>None<\/td>+30% BONUS AD (Arena exclusive new effect)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: Slow<\/td>25% for 1.5 seconds<\/td>40% for 2 seconds (stronger and longer)<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHTNING BOLT: CD<\/td>60 seconds<\/td>20 seconds (66% faster)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Arena Hextech Gunblade \u2014 Why Arena Changes the Item Fundamentally<\/strong>Arena’s Gunblade modifications transform it from a stat-efficient hybrid item into one of the best Arena legendaries for hybrid damage dealers. Here’s why each change matters:AD 40\u219245, AP 80\u219290, omnivamp 10%\u219215%: all three base stats increase, making the raw stat efficiency even better per gold in Arena. +15% omnivamp in Arena’s sustained close-range fights provides significantly more total healing per round than SR’s +10%.Lightning Bolt CD 60s\u219220s: this is the most dramatic change. At 20 seconds, LIGHTNING BOLT is available in essentially every Arena engagement \u2014 2-4 times per round rather than once. The 700-range targeted bolt fires frequently enough to be a core damage and slow tool rather than a once-per-fight cooldown.Lightning Bolt slow 25% 1.5s \u2192 40% 2s: stronger and longer slow per activation. With 20s CD, the Gunblade holder is applying a 40% slow every ~18-20 seconds throughout the entire round \u2014 effectively permanent movement disruption on whichever target the Gunblade active tracks.NEW EFFECT \u2014 Lightning Bolt scales with 30% bonus AD: this is entirely new in Arena and changes the itemization angle. Building bonus AD items (Trinity Force, Serrated Dirk, Ravenous Hydra) now ALSO increases LIGHTNING BOLT damage through the new 30% bonus AD ratio. A hybrid champion with 200 bonus AD generates +60 extra magic damage per LIGHTNING BOLT activation. Combined with 30% AP at 400 AP (+120) and base 262.1 at L18: 262.1 + 120 + 60 = 442.1 magic damage per Gunblade bolt in Arena. At 20s CD, this is approximately 1,326 magic damage per minute from LIGHTNING BOLT alone in Arena.Arena strategy: Hextech Gunblade is a first or second item for hybrid damage dealers in Arena. The 20s CD means the slow is available in every exchange, the 15% omnivamp sustains through the round without fountain visits, and the bonus AD scaling incentivizes AD stacking that also increases LIGHTNING BOLT damage.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf When to Build Hextech Gunblade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hextech Gunblade is the correct purchase when the champion deals meaningful damage from both AD basic attacks and AP abilities<\/strong> in their standard combat pattern \u2014 and specifically when this hybrid damage output benefits from the shared 10% omnivamp healing from both sources simultaneously. The item’s efficiency comes from the dual-scaling: a champion who never basic attacks wastes the AD, and a champion whose damage is 100% physical misses the AP scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Build Hextech Gunblade When:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n