Veigar Guide: Master the Tiny Master of Evil in League of Legends
Veigar is a control mage with infinite AP scaling potential through his passive ability. His signature Event Horizon (cage) provides exceptional area control, though he trades early game weakness for late-game power.
Core Abilities Priority:
- Q - Baleful Strike
- E - Event Horizon
- W - Dark Matter
- R - Primordial Burst
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Optimal Skill Order:
- Level 1-7: Maximize Q (Baleful Strike)
- Level 8: Add second point to W (Dark Matter)
- Level 9-13: Complete E (Event Horizon)
- Level 14-18: Finish W, then R
Passive Stacking Strategy:
- Gain AP for hitting enemy champions with abilities
- Earn 5 AP for kills and assists
- Hit enemies with abilities when safe to do so
- Get assists from enemies dying within cage area
Build Strategy:
- Focus on balanced stats: Health, Ability Haste, Movement Speed, and Magic Penetration
- Starting items prioritize early survivability
- Core items enhance AP scaling and utility
- Adapt build based on enemy composition
Laning Tips:
- Use W on melee minions followed by Q last-hits for efficient stacking
- Position cage carefully for maximum control and stacking potential
- Play safe early game while focusing on farming and scaling
- Coordinate with jungler for kill potential post-6
With proper passive stacking and item builds, Veigar transforms from a vulnerable early game mage into a late-game AP powerhouse capable of one-shotting enemies while controlling large areas of the battlefield.