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How to Play WarwickTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Warwick Top build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Eternal HungerPJaws of the BeastQBlood HuntWPrimal HowlEInfinite DuressR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeS#4of 61 Top champions
Win rate53.9%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate1.5%44th most picked Top
Ban rate1.8%

Warwick Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.5% pick rate, 52.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

52.3% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Lethal TempoKEYSTONE
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
ResolveSECONDARY
Second Wind
Revitalize
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashBarrierBarrier

Skill order

Jaws of the BeastQBlood HuntWPrimal HowlEMax Q first
Jaws of the Beast14579
Blood Hunt28101213
Primal Howl31415
Infinite Duress611

Item build

1.5% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingStridebreakerStridebreakerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingStridebreakerStridebreakerKraken SlayerKraken SlayerDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSpirit VisageSpirit VisageThornmailThornmail

Warwick Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Warwick holds a 53.9% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 2.3 points above the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 4th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.5% pick rate (44th most played in the role) and a 1.8% ban rate, Warwick rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Warwick Top held steady at S tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At S tier, Warwick is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Warwick Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Jax (48.3% win rate for Warwick) and Darius (48.3% win rate for Warwick): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Ambessa (58.6%) and Yone (55.2%) are the matchups to look for, where Warwick wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Warwick good in Patch 26.14?

Warwick is S tier Top in Patch 26.14 with a 53.9% win rate, 1.5% pick rate, and 1.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Warwick Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Warwick Top?

The best Warwick Top build in Patch 26.14 uses Blade of The Ruined King, Stridebreaker, Death's Dance with the Lethal Tempo keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Warwick Top is S tier with 53.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Warwick?

Champions that counter Warwick in Patch 26.14 include Jax (48.3% Warwick win rate), Darius (48.3% Warwick win rate), Mordekaiser (49.4% Warwick win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Warwick?

To climb with Warwick Top in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.