Singed is a unique top lane champion known for his proxy farming and poison trail playstyle. This guide covers optimal builds and strategies for playing him effectively.

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Ghost
• First Items: Liandry's Torment → Boots of Swiftness → Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Full Build: Add Dead Man's Plate, Force of Nature, Jak'Sho The Protean
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
• Secondary: Celerity, Nimbus Cloak
• Shards: Adaptive Force, Move Speed, Health Scaling

Strong Matchups (>65% WR)

• Poppy (76.5%)
• Trundle (73.9%)
• Irelia (71.0%)
• Smolder (70.0%)
• Zac (66.7%)

Weak Matchups (<40% WR)

• Vayne (21.4%)
• Ryze (28.6%)
• Wukong (35.3%)
• Urgot (37.0%)
• Sylas (38.5%)

Key Tips

• Proxy farm early waves for initial advantage
• Activate Ultimate early in trades
• Monitor minimap when proxy farming
• Place vision in enemy jungle for safer proxying
• Consider matchup-specific rune adjustments (Armor/MR)

Alternative Build

• Core Items: Rod of Ages → Boots of Swiftness → Liandry's Torment
• Full Build: Add Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Riftmaker, Force of Nature
• Runes: Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Gathering Storm
• Secondary: Conditioning, Overgrowth

This alternative build shows a 62.5% win rate over 56 matches, making it viable for experienced Singed players.

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