Abilities Priority Q > E > W > R

Core Gameplay Veigar is a control mage with infinite AP scaling through his passive. Each champion hit with abilities grants 1 AP, while kills and assists grant 5 AP. His Event Horizon (E) provides powerful area control with a 2.5-second stun.

Skill Order & Strategy

1. Maximize Q (Baleful Strike) first for faster passive stacking and damage
2. Add second W point at level 8 to clear melee minions effectively
3. Maximize E (Event Horizon) second for improved crowd control
4. Pro tip: Gain passive stacks when enemies are stunned by cage or when getting assists from cage-contained deaths

Starting Items

• Doran's Ring
• 2 Health Potions

Core Build

1. Everfrost
2. Sorcerer's Shoes
3. Rabadon's Deathcap
4. Void Staff

Situational Items

• Crown of the Shattered Queen (vs assassins)
• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Cosmic Drive (mobility)

Early Game

• Focus on farming safely with Q
• Stack passive by hitting champions when safe
• Use cage defensively against ganks
• Coordinate with jungler for ganks using Event Horizon

Build Strategy Focus on balancing these stats:

• Health for survivability
• Cooldown reduction for spell rotation
• Movement speed for positioning
• Magic penetration for damage output

Pro Tips

1. Use W after stunning enemies with E
2. Cage placement is crucial for teamfight control
3. Stack passive constantly but don't risk dying
4. Save ultimate for securing kills on priority targets

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