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Gragas

Tank · Top · Jungle · Mid

Gragas counters, build & runes

Gragas, the Rabble Rouser, is a tank mostly played in Top, Jungle and Mid. In Top it has a 50.4% win rate in patch 16.20 and sits in tier A. It excels at teamfights, disengage and durability and is strongest in the early game.

Patch 16.20 · SoloQ

TopTop65%JungleJungle21%MidMid14%
ATier
50.4%Win rate
2.6%Pick rate
0.8%Ban rate
#28Rank · Top
45,982Games

Gragas Top most played build

Runes55% of games · 50.4% WR

SorceryStormraider's Surge
Manaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Inspiration
Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight

Stormraider's Surge · Manaflow Band · Transcendence · Scorch
Biscuit Delivery · Cosmic Insight

Summoner spells50.0% WR

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order39% of games · 53.4% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items82% of games · 50.5% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build7% of games · 52.4% WR

Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessRod of AgesRod of AgesFimbulwinterFimbulwinterCosmic DriveCosmic Drive

Boots47% of games · 50.4% WR

Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
CTier
51.1%Win rate
0.9%Pick rate
0.7%Ban rate
#40Rank · Jungle
15,157Games

Gragas Jungle most played build

Runes41% of games · 50.2% WR

DominationDark Harvest
Sudden ImpactGrisly MementosTreasure Hunter
Sorcery
TranscendenceWaterwalking

Dark Harvest · Sudden Impact · Grisly Mementos · Treasure Hunter
Transcendence · Waterwalking

Summoner spells51.0% WR

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order56% of games · 58.9% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items41% of games · 51.2% WR

Gustwalker HatchlingGustwalker HatchlingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build15% of games · 48.6% WR

Lich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass

Boots85% of games · 51.7% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Jungle path

Starting on redBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

Starting on blueBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

BTier
52.9%Win rate
0.6%Pick rate
0.7%Ban rate
#30Rank · Mid
10,136Games

Gragas Mid most played build

Runes28% of games · 51.8% WR

DominationElectrocute
Sudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate Hunter
Sorcery
Manaflow BandScorch

Electrocute · Sudden Impact · Grisly Mementos · Ultimate Hunter
Manaflow Band · Scorch

Summoner spells53.1% WR

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order42% of games · 57.7% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items86% of games · 53.0% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build11% of games · 58.3% WR

Lich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots80% of games · 53.8% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Champion profile

  • Burst damage2
  • Sustained damage1
  • Durability4
  • Crowd control4
  • Mobility3
  • Engage4
  • Peel2
  • Poke2

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Teamfighting

Excels at

  • Teamfights
  • Area damage
  • Disengage

Struggles against

  • tank shredding

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Gragas in Top?

In patch 16.20, the hardest lane opponents for Gragas in Top are Warwick (45.2%), Teemo (45.8%) and Illaoi (46.7%). In brackets, Gragas's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Gragas strong against?

In Top, Gragas wins most often against Sylas (57.4%), Trundle (56.2%) and Gwen (55.8%).

What is the best Gragas build in Top?

The core Gragas build in Top is Tear of the Goddess, Rod of Ages, Fimbulwinter and Cosmic Drive. Keystone: Stormraider's Surge, with Inspiration as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Gragas good in patch 16.20?

It is tier A in Top (rank 28), with a 50.4% win rate, 2.6% pick rate and 0.8% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.20. Updated October 17, 2026.