50.6%
Win Rate
Support · Catcher
Blitzcrank Counters
Blitzcrank's entire threat lives in a single hook skillshot — spell shields that block it outright, or simply dodging it, remove nearly everything his kit is built to do.
8.4%
Pick Rate
5.0%
Ban Rate
Low
Difficulty
Blitzcrank Overview
Blitzcrank is played across 1 roles, most commonly support. Use the role links above to jump to role-specific counters — the data on this page reflects support, his primary role.
How to Counter Blitzcrank
Play behind minion cover whenever Rocket Grab is up, and punish him immediately if it misses — his cooldown is long and he has no backup engage.
Best Picks Against Blitzcrank
Ranked by win-rate difference in support, Patch 14.14.
| Champion | Win Rate Diff | Games | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgana | +5.5% | 480 | Black Shield blocks Rocket Grab outright, denying his entire engage. |
| Lulu | +3.7% | 440 | Polymorph and shields disrupt his hook before it lands. |
| Janna | +1.6% | 400 | Disengage undoes his hook the moment it connects. |
Computed by our stats engine from synthetic seed data, not live Riot match results — same aggregation pipeline that will process real match data once available.
See the full Support counters breakdown, including worst matchups and lane-phase gold data →
Blitzcrank Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- One of the most game-defining single skillshots in the game
- Static Field punishes enemies for lingering too close
- Power Fist provides a reliable knock-up follow-up
Weaknesses
- Entire engage threat depends on landing one skillshot
- Long cooldown if Rocket Grab misses
- No ranged damage or poke of his own
Abilities Overview
P
Mana Barrier
Grants a shield based on missing mana when dropping to low health — a rare defensive safety net.
Q
Rocket Grab
A long-range hook that pulls the first enemy hit toward him — his signature engage tool and entire game plan.
W
Overdrive
Grants bonus attack and movement speed, slowing him briefly after it ends.
E
Power Fist
Empowers his next attack with bonus damage and a knock-up.
R
Static Field
Passively silences nearby enemies who stay too long, and can be activated for AoE damage — his signature disengage-punishment tool.
Build, Runes & Setup
Best Items
Locket of the Iron Solari
Team-wide shield amplifies his hook-then-engage pattern
Knight's Vow
Damage sharing protects his carry after a landed hook
Iceborn Gauntlet
AoE slow rewards his follow-up positioning
Counter Items (for the enemy)
Quicksilver Sash
Removes a landed Rocket Grab pull
Mercury's Treads
Tenacity shortens the pull and knock-up duration
Runes & Skill Order
Primary: Resolve (Aftershock) → Font of Life → Bone Plating → Unflinching. Secondary: Cheap Shot, Ultimate Hunter. Max order: Q → E → W, taking R whenever available.
Playbook
Stand behind minions whenever Rocket Grab is up — it can't hook through them.
Punish him hard if his hook misses; the cooldown is long and he has almost no other engage.
Never linger too close to him for too long — Static Field silences on a timer if you stay in range.
Common Mistakes
Walking in the open within Rocket Grab's hook range with no minion cover.
Standing next to him after a missed hook instead of punishing the long cooldown.
Lingering near him long enough to eat a free Static Field silence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counters Blitzcrank?
Morgana is the standout — Black Shield blocks Rocket Grab outright, completely denying his engage.
How do you avoid Blitzcrank's hook?
Play behind minion cover whenever possible, and never stand still in open lane where he has a clean, unobstructed angle.