Veigar ARAM Guide - Core Build and Strategy

Veigar maintains a strong 52.6% win rate in ARAM, based on 433,761 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy for maximum effectiveness.

Core Runes:

• Primary: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Gathering Storm
• Secondary: Perfect Timing, Cosmic Insight

Summoner Spells:

• Flash (essential for positioning)
• Mark/Snowball (gap closer and escape)

Build Path: Starter Items:

• Lost Chapter
• Tear of the Goddess
• Health Potion

Core Items:

1. Luden's Tempest
2. Sorcerer's Shoes
3. Rabadon's Deathcap

Full Build:

• Luden's Tempest
• Sorcerer's Shoes
• Rabadon's Deathcap
• Void Staff
• Shadowflame
• Zhonya's Hourglass

Ability Order:

1. Q - Baleful Strike
2. W - Dark Matter
3. E - Event Horizon

Key Combos:

1. Basic Combo: W > Q > Auto Attack
2. Full Combo: E > W > Q > Auto Attack

ARAM-Specific Notes:

• E cooldown adjusted for ARAM: 23/21.5/20/18.5/17 seconds
• Focus on farming Q stacks early game
• Use Event Horizon (E) defensively against dive compositions
• Position behind frontline teammates

Counter Matchups: Strong Against:

• Immobile ADCs
• Squishy supports

Weak Against:

• LeBlanc
• Kassadin
• High mobility champions

Situational Items:

• Banshee's Veil (vs heavy AP)
• Crown of the Shattered Queen (vs assassins)
• Everfrost (vs mobile teams)
• Morellonomicon (vs healing)

Remember to consistently stack your passive through Q last-hits to scale into late game. Prioritize positioning and cooldown management in teamfights.

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