Blitzcrank is a champion in League of Legends primarily played in the support position, classified as a Catcher. This Great Steam Golem uses Mana (267 – 1053.6 at max level) and deals Physical damage. Blitzcrank was released on September 2, 2009, making him one of the original League of Legends champions, and is currently in patch V25.22.
📊 Base Statistics
| Statistic | Base Value | Max Value (lvl 20) |
| HP | 600 | 2743.49 |
| Mana (MP) | 267 | 1053.6 |
| Attack Damage (AD) | 62 | 130.83 |
| Movement Speed (MS) | 325 | 325 (fixed) |
| Attack Range | 125 (Melee) | 125 (fixed) |
💡 Hook Mechanic: Rocket Grab pulls enemies to Blitzcrank! 110-310 damage + 0.65s stun + pull. ICONIC ability – master this for picks!
🛡️ Passive: Mana Barrier
Static Cooldown: 90s
INNATE: Periodically, when damaged to 30% maximum health, Blitzcrank generates a shield equal to 35% of maximum mana, lasting for up to 10 seconds.
🪝 Q: Rocket Grab
Cost: 100 Mana | Cooldown: 20 / 19 / 18 / 17 / 16s | Cast Time: 0.25s | Range: 1115 / 1020
ACTIVE: Blitzcrank fires their right hand in the target direction that catches the first enemy hit, dealing them magic damage, stunning them for 0.65 seconds, and pulling them towards Blitzcrank, during which they are revealed.
Blitzcrank is unable to move or attack while Rocket Grab is in flight and for 0.25 seconds after it hits an enemy.
| Parameter | Value |
| Magic Damage | 110 / 160 / 210 / 260 / 310 (+ 120% AP) |
⚡ W: Overdrive
Cost: 75 Mana | Cooldown: 15s | Cast Time: NONE
ACTIVE: Blitzcrank shifts into overdrive, gaining bonus attack speed for 5 seconds and bonus movement speed that decays to 10% over the first 2.8 seconds.
When Overdrive ends, Blitzcrank is slowed by 30% for 1.5 seconds.
| Parameter | Value |
| Bonus Attack Speed | 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70% |
| Initial Bonus Movement Speed | 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80% |
👊 E: Power Fist
Cost: 25 Mana | Cooldown: 7 / 6.5 / 6 / 5.5 / 5s | Cast Time: NONE
ACTIVE: Blitzcrank empowers their next basic attack on-hit within 5 seconds to have an uncancellable windup, deal 100% AD (+ 25% AP) bonus physical damage and knock up the target for 1 second.
This damage is affected by critical strike modifiers.
Power Fist resets Blitzcrank’s basic attack timer.
🌩️ R: Static Field (Ultimate)
Cost: 100 Mana | Cooldown: 60 / 40 / 20s | Cast Time: 0.25s | Effect Radius: 600
PASSIVE: While Static Field is not on cooldown, Blitzcrank’s basic attacks apply a stack to the target on-hit. While the target is afflicted, one stack is consumed every 1 second to strike them with lightning, dealing magic damage each time.
| Parameter | Value |
| Passive Magic Damage | 50 / 100 / 150 (+ 30 / 40 / 50% AP) (+ 2% maximum mana) |
| Active Magic Damage | 275 / 400 / 525 (+ 100% AP) |
ACTIVE: Blitzcrank detonates a static field that destroys the damage-mitigating shields of all nearby enemies, excluding the shields of monsters, and then deals them magic damage and silences them for 0.5 seconds.
💡 Pro Tip: R active destroys ALL shields! Use before burst combos. Passive lightning = 50-150 + 2% max mana DPS!
🎯 Strategies and Gameplay Tips
Early Game (Levels 1-6)
- Q Hook Pressure: Rocket Grab = instant pick! 110-310 damage + 0.65s stun + pull. Position aggressively for hooks!
- Mana Barrier Proc: At 30% HP, get shield = 35% max mana (up to 10s)! Build mana for bigger shields!
- E Knockup Combo: Q hook → W movespeed → E knockup! 1s knockup extends CC chain!
Mid Game (Levels 7-13)
- W Engage Speed: 60-80% initial MS! Use to close Q range or chase after hooks!
- R Shield Destroy: Active destroys ALL enemy shields! Use before burst combos. 275-525 damage + 0.5s silence!
- R Passive Lightning: Basic attacks apply stacks. 1 stack consumed per second = 50-150 + 2% max mana damage!
Late Game (Level 14+)
- Pick Potential: One Q hook = teamfight won! Position in fog of war for picks!
- Full Combo Mastery: Q hook → R shield destroy → E knockup → R passive lightning! Chain CC!
❌ Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Missing Q Hooks: Q = 16-20s cooldown at max rank! Don’t spam – wait for guaranteed hooks!
- Not Building Mana: Passive shield = 35% max mana! Build mana items for bigger shields!
- Using R Too Early: R destroys shields! Use BEFORE burst, not after shields already popped!
- Poor W Timing: W = 30% slow after! Don’t use if you need to escape – only for engage!
⚙️ Recommended Build and Itemization
Core Items
- Locket of the Iron Solari / Shurelya’s Battlesong: Locket for teamfight shield; Shurelya’s for engage speed!
- Mobility Boots: Essential for roaming! Fast repositioning for Q hooks!
- Frozen Heart: TONS of mana for passive shield! Attack speed slow helps peel!
Situational Items
- Zeke’s Convergence: Synergizes with R engage! Empowers ADC after R!
- Thornmail: Against heavy AD teams. Armor + grievous wounds!
- Mikael’s Blessing: Cleanse for carries. Essential vs heavy CC!
⚔️ Counter Picks & Matchups
✅ Blitzcrank Counters
1. Sona
Why: Sona is squishy with no mobility. Q hook = instant kill. She can’t escape. Dominates lane.
2. Soraka
Why: Hook Soraka = she can’t heal. No mobility. Squishy. One hook ends fight.
3. Yuumi
Why: Hook Yuumi when detached = instant kill. She’s extremely squishy. No escape.
❌ Blitzcrank is Countered By
1. Morgana
Why: Black Shield blocks Q hook! Completely negates Blitzcrank’s kit. Hard counter.
2. Ezreal
Why: Arcane Shift dodges Q. High mobility. Can poke from safe range. Hard to hook.
3. Sivir
Why: Spell Shield blocks Q! Fast waveclear prevents roaming. Movement speed counters hooks.
FAQ
Q: How does Mana Barrier work?
A: When damaged to 30% HP, get shield = 35% max mana (up to 10s, 90s cooldown)! Build mana for bigger shields!
Q: What happens after Q hook lands?
A: Q hook: 110-310 damage + 0.65s stun + pulls enemy to Blitzcrank! Blitzcrank can’t move 0.25s after hit!
Q: Does R destroy all shields?
A: YES! R active destroys ALL damage-mitigating shields (excluding monsters) + 275-525 damage + 0.5s silence!
Q: Is Blitzcrank good for beginners?
A: YES! Simple kit, iconic Q hook. However, missing hooks = useless. Practice Q accuracy!
