Do you need a hand? Support Blitzcrank v3
Blitzcrank · Support · by DKitten
Build
Faerie Charm180gMana Regen3 / 5sBasic item — no components.
Sight Ward75gClick to Consume: Places an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes.Basic item — no components.
2Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
1Philosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
2Sightstone800g (325g to combine)Health180Ward Refresh: Holds 3 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 2 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
3Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
4Aegis of the Legion2,150g (625g to combine)Health250Armor20Magic Resist20Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 15 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.Recipe
5Mercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.Recipe
6Ruby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
7Iceborn Gauntlet3,250g (700g to combine)Ability Power30Armor70Mana500Cooldown Reduction10%Spellblade of True Ice: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack (On-Hit) deals bonus physical damage equal to 125% of base Attack Damage to enemies near the target, and creates a field around the target for 2 seconds that Slows enemy Move Speed by 30% (2 second cooldown, half-sized field if ranged).Recipe
8Locket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.Recipe
Locket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.RecipeIceborn Gauntlet3,250g (700g to combine)Ability Power30Armor70Mana500Cooldown Reduction10%Spellblade of True Ice: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack (On-Hit) deals bonus physical damage equal to 125% of base Attack Damage to enemies near the target, and creates a field around the target for 2 seconds that Slows enemy Move Speed by 30% (2 second cooldown, half-sized field if ranged).RecipeRuby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).RecipeMercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.RecipeAegis of the Legion2,150g (625g to combine)Health250Armor20Magic Resist20Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 15 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.RecipeBoots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
Mikael's Crucible2,500g (920g to combine)Magic Resist40Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen18 / 5sMana Font: Increases Mana Regen by 1% for every 1% of missing Mana.Active: 180s Removes all Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes on an allied champion and Heals that champion for 150 (+10% of maximum Health).Recipe
Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
Frozen Heart2,900g (550g to combine)Armor95Mana400Cooldown Reduction20%Aura - Frostbite: Reduces the Attack Speed of nearby enemies by 20%.Recipe
Randuin's Omen3,125g (1,000g to combine)Health500Armor70Cold Steel: When hit by Basic Attacks, reduces the attacker's Attack Speed by 15% and Move Speed by 10% for 1 seconds.Active: 60s Slows nearby enemy units by 35% for seconds.RecipeRunes and masteries
x9Minor Mark of ArmorMark
x9Seal of Scaling HealthSeal
x9Glyph of Scaling Ability PowerGlyph
x3Quintessence of GoldQuint
- Armor +7.20
- Gold +3.00 / 10s
- Scaling Ability Power +1.80
- Scaling Health +11.70
0/1Summoner's Wrath0/1Improves the Summoner Spells Exhaust, Ignite, Ghost, Surge, Rally, and PromoteExhaust Exhaust also reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist by 10.Ignite While Ignite is on cooldown, gain 5 Ability Power and Attack Damage.Ghost Bonus Move Speed granted by Ghost is increased.Surge Increases the Attack Speed bonus by 5% and the Ability Power bonus by 10%.Rally Rally additionally gives Ability Power.Promote The Siege Rider's bonus Attack Damage aura also affects Champions.
0/4Fury0/4+1% Attack Speed per rank
0/4Sorcery0/4+1% Cooldown Reduction per rank
0/2Butcher0/2Basic attacks deal 2/4 bonus damage to minions and monsters
0/4Deadliness0/4+0.166/0.333/0.498/0.664 Attack Damage per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/4Blast0/4+0.25/0.5/0.75/1 Ability Power per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Destruction0/1Increase damage to turrets by 5%Needs 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/3Havoc0/3Increases damage dealt by 0.67%/1.33%/2%Needs 8 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Weapon Expertise0/1+8% Armor PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in offense.Needs Deadliness at 4/4.
0/1Arcane Knowledge0/1+8% Magic PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in offense.Needs Blast at 4/4.
0/2Lethality0/2+2.5%/5% Critical Strike Damage (5%/10% for melee)Needs 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/2Brute Force0/2+1.5/3 Attack DamageNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/3Mental Force0/3+2/4/6 Ability PowerNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Spellsword0/1Deals 5% of your Ability Power as magic damage on basic attacksNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Frenzy0/1Grants 10% attack speed for 2 seconds after landing a critical hitNeeds 16 points spent higher in offense.Needs Lethality at 2/2.
0/3Sunder0/3+2/4/6 LethalityNeeds 16 points spent higher in offense.
0/4Archmage0/4Increases Ability Power by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 16 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Executioner0/1Increases damage dealt by 5% to targets below 50% HealthNeeds 20 points spent higher in offense.
1/1Summoner's Resolve1/1Improves the Summoner Spells Cleanse, Heal, Smite, Barrier, and FortifyCleanse Extends the Tenacity buff duration.Heal Gain 5 Health per level.Smite Smite grants 10 gold per cast.Barrier Barrier's Shield is increased.Fortify Turrets deal splash damage around their target.
0/3Perseverance0/3Grants up to +2/4/6 Health Regen per 5 seconds based on missing Health
4/4Durability4/4+1.5/3/4.5/6 Health per level
0/2Tough Skin0/2Reduces damage taken from monsters by 1/2
3/3Hardiness3/3+2/4/6 ArmorNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.
0/3Resistance0/3+2/4/6 Magic ResistNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Bladed Armor0/1Deals 6 damage to any enemy monster that attacks youNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.Needs Tough Skin at 2/2.
0/2Unyielding0/2Reduces damage taken from enemy champions by 1/2Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
0/2Relentless0/2Reduces the effectiveness of slows by 7.5%/15%Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
1/1Veteran's Scars1/1+30 HealthNeeds 8 points spent higher in defense.Needs Durability at 4/4.
0/1Safeguard0/1Reduces damage taken from turrets by 5%Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Block0/1Reduces damage taken from champion basic attacks by 3Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.Needs Unyielding at 2/2.
0/3Tenacious0/3Reduces the duration of crowd control effects by 5%/10%/15%Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.
0/3Juggernaut0/3Increases your maximum Health by 1.5%/2.75%/4%Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Defender0/1Grants +1 Armor and Magic Resist for each nearby enemy championNeeds 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/3Legendary Armor0/3Increases bonus Armor and Magic Resist by +2%/4%/6%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Good Hands0/1Reduce time spent dead by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Reinforced Armor0/1Reduce damage taken from critical strikes by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Honor Guard0/1Reduces damage taken from all sources by 3%Needs 20 points spent higher in defense.
1/1Summoner's Insight1/1Improves the Summoner Spells Teleport, Flash, Clarity, Revive, and Clairvoyance.Teleport Teleport's channel time is reduced.Flash Reduces Flash's Cooldown by 15 seconds.Clarity Restores 25% more mana.Revive Revive temporarily grants the user 220-560 Health.Clairvoyance Retain sight on units revealed by Clairvoyance for 5 seconds.
0/3Wanderer0/3Grants +0.66%/1.33%/2% increased Movement Speed when out of combat
3/3Meditation3/3+1/2/3 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
0/1Improved Recall0/1Reduces the cast time of Recall by 1 second
1/1Scout1/1Wards gain 25% increased vision range for the first 3 seconds after placing themNeeds 4 points spent higher in utility.
3/3Mastermind3/3Reduces the cooldown of Summoner Spells by 4%/7%/10%Needs 4 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Expanded Mind0/3+4/7/10 mana per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in utility.
2/2Artificer2/2Reduces the cooldown of activated items by 7.5%/15%Needs 4 points spent higher in utility.
4/4Greed4/4Grants an additional +0.5/1/1.5/2 gold every 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
0/1Runic Affinity0/1Increases the duration of neutral monster buffs by 20%Needs 8 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Vampirism0/3+1%/2%/3% Lifesteal and Spell VampNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Biscuiteer1/1Start the game with a regenerative biscuit that restores 80 Health and 50 Mana over 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
2/2Wealth2/2Increases starting gold by 40/75Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.Needs Greed at 4/4.
0/4Awareness0/4Increases Experience earned by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Strength of Spirit0/3Up to +1/2/3 Health Regen per 5 seconds for each 400 Mana you possessNeeds 12 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Explorer1/1Start the game with an Explorer's Ward.Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.Needs Biscuiteer at 1/1.
1/1Pickpocket1/1Grants 5 gold (melee) or 3 gold (ranged) each time you basic attack an enemy champion (5s cooldown)Needs 16 points spent higher in utility.
1/3Intelligence1/3+2%/4%/6% Cooldown ReductionNeeds 16 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Nimble1/1Grants 3% increased Movement SpeedNeeds 20 points spent higher in utility.Not the author's. This is a 0/9/21 support page for the author's Philosopher's Stone, Sightstone/Ruby Sightstone and Locket path: Utility supplies gold, ward support, item cooldowns and Flash cooldown, while Defense takes early durability from the armor runes and tank-aura item build. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Skill order
ultimate at 6, 11 and 16
Mana Barrier
Mana BarrierPassive
When Blitzcrank life is brought below 20% health they activate Mana Barrier. This creates a mana shield equal to 50% of their mana for 10 seconds. Mana Barrier can only occur once every 90 seconds.
Rocket GrabQRocket GrabQ
Blitzcrank fires their right hand to grab an opponent on its path, dealing damage and dragging it back to them.
- Damage
- 60 / 120 / 180 / 240 / 300 + 100% AP
- Cooldown
- 22 / 21 / 20 / 19 / 18s
- Cost
- 120 Mana
- Range
- 1079
OverdriveWOverdriveW
Blitzcrank supercharges themself to get dramatically increased movement and attack speed.
- Cooldown
- 20s
- Cost
- 75 Mana
- Range
- 1
Power FistEPower FistE
Blitzcrank charges up their fist to make their next attack deal double damage and pop their target up in the air.
- Damage
- 200% AD
- Cooldown
- 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5s
- Cost
- 25 Mana
- Range
- 300
Static FieldRStatic FieldR
Passively causes lightning bolts to damage a nearby enemy. Additionally, Blitzcrank can activate this ability to damage nearby enemies and silence them for 0.5 seconds, but doing so removes the passive lightning until Static Field becomes available again.
- Active Damage
- 200 / 300 / 400 + 100% AP
- Passive Damage
- 100 / 200 / 300 + 20% AP
- Cooldown
- 30s
- Cost
- 150 Mana
- Range
- 600
- Rocket Grab (Q) takes points at levels 1, 4, 5, 7, 9.
- Overdrive (W) takes points at levels 3, 14, 15, 17, 18.
- Power Fist (E) takes points at levels 2, 8, 10, 12, 13.
- Static Field (R) takes points at levels 6, 11, 16.
Not the author's. Max Rocket Grab first for the support pick pattern this guide is built around, then Power Fist for follow-up control with Iceborn Gauntlet, leaving Overdrive last. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Why these items
Openingsall within the 475 starting gold
- Faerie Charm180gMana Regen3 / 5sBasic item — no components.Sight Ward75gClick to Consume: Places an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes.Basic item — no components.2Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
Starting — The opening as the guide publishes it.
Corein buy order
- 1Philosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
Philosopher's StonePhilosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
700g - 2Sightstone800g (325g to combine)Health180Ward Refresh: Holds 3 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 2 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
SightstoneSightstone800g (325g to combine)Health180Ward Refresh: Holds 3 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 2 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
800g - 3Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.325g
4Aegis of the Legion2,150g (625g to combine)Health250Armor20Magic Resist20Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 15 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.RecipeAegis of the LegionAegis of the Legion2,150g (625g to combine)Health250Armor20Magic Resist20Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 15 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.Recipe
2,150g
5Mercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.RecipeMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.Recipe
1,200g
6Ruby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).RecipeRuby SightstoneRuby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
1,700g
7Iceborn Gauntlet3,250g (700g to combine)Ability Power30Armor70Mana500Cooldown Reduction10%Spellblade of True Ice: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack (On-Hit) deals bonus physical damage equal to 125% of base Attack Damage to enemies near the target, and creates a field around the target for 2 seconds that Slows enemy Move Speed by 30% (2 second cooldown, half-sized field if ranged).RecipeIceborn GauntletIceborn Gauntlet3,250g (700g to combine)Ability Power30Armor70Mana500Cooldown Reduction10%Spellblade of True Ice: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack (On-Hit) deals bonus physical damage equal to 125% of base Attack Damage to enemies near the target, and creates a field around the target for 2 seconds that Slows enemy Move Speed by 30% (2 second cooldown, half-sized field if ranged).Recipe
3,250g
8Locket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.RecipeLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.Recipe
2,225g
Situationalonly when the game asks for it
Mikael's Crucible2,500g (920g to combine)Magic Resist40Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen18 / 5sMana Font: Increases Mana Regen by 1% for every 1% of missing Mana.Active: 180s Removes all Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes on an allied champion and Heals that champion for 150 (+10% of maximum Health).RecipeMikael's CrucibleMikael's Crucible2,500g (920g to combine)Magic Resist40Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen18 / 5sMana Font: Increases Mana Regen by 1% for every 1% of missing Mana.Active: 180s Removes all Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes on an allied champion and Heals that champion for 150 (+10% of maximum Health).Recipe
2,500g
Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).RecipeTwin ShadowsTwin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
1,900g
Frozen Heart2,900g (550g to combine)Armor95Mana400Cooldown Reduction20%Aura - Frostbite: Reduces the Attack Speed of nearby enemies by 20%.RecipeFrozen HeartFrozen Heart2,900g (550g to combine)Armor95Mana400Cooldown Reduction20%Aura - Frostbite: Reduces the Attack Speed of nearby enemies by 20%.Recipe
2,900g
Randuin's Omen3,125g (1,000g to combine)Health500Armor70Cold Steel: When hit by Basic Attacks, reduces the attacker's Attack Speed by 15% and Move Speed by 10% for 1 seconds.Active: 60s Slows nearby enemy units by 35% for seconds.RecipeRanduin's OmenRanduin's Omen3,125g (1,000g to combine)Health500Armor70Cold Steel: When hit by Basic Attacks, reduces the attacker's Attack Speed by 15% and Move Speed by 10% for 1 seconds.Active: 60s Slows nearby enemy units by 35% for seconds.Recipe
3,125g
Notes
the author's own wordsDo you need a hand? Support Blitzcrank v3 — rated 8.6/10 from 30 votes on MOBAFire.
What the guide does not publish: the guide never fills in an ability sequence.
Build by DKitten, written in Season 3 and transcribed from [MOBAFire's League Classic library](https://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/do-you-need-a-hand-support-blitzcrank-v3-306820).