Rengar is a Assassin that deals physical (AD) damage and brings root, slow. Their hard CC is tenacity-reducible, so Mercury's Treads and tenacity items shorten their lockdown. Below is Rengar's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveUnseen Predator
While in Brush, Rengar leaps at his target with his basic attack. Rengar generates Ferocity whenever he casts an ability. At Max Ferocity, his next ability is empowered. Killing enemy champions awards trophies on Rengar's Bonetooth Necklace , granting bonus attack damage.
QSavagery
Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.
WBattle Roar
Rengar lets out a battle roar, damaging enemies and healing for some of the recent damage he has taken. Ferocity effect: additionally breaks crowd control effects.
EBola Strike
Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.
RThrill of the Hunt
Rengar's predatory instincts take over, Camouflaging him and revealing the nearest enemy champion in a large radius around him. During Thrill of the Hunt, Rengar gains Move Speed and he can leap to the tracked enemy without being in brush, reducing their armor.
COMBAT PROFILE
Attack7
Defense4
Magic2
Difficulty8
PLAYING ASRengar
Use Rengar's ultimate to find and assassinate high priority targets in team fights and skirmishes.
A lot of Rengar's power comes from empowered abilities he uses at the right moment - choose wisely!
Make sure to take paths through brush when chasing opponents to take advantage of Rengar's passive.
PLAYING AGAINSTRengar
Rengar gains an empowered ability when his resource bar is full. Try to confront him when it's low.
Rengar's passive enables him to leap out of brush, so avoid fighting him when near bushes.
Rengar puts an indicator over the nearest enemy champion when he is camouflaged during his ultimate.
CROWD CONTROL
Roottenacity helpsFROME Bola StrikeSlowignores tenacityFROME Bola Strike
Hover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.Q→Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.E
49.1% WR4,470 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.QSavagery
1
4
5
7
9
Battle Roar (W)Rengar lets out a battle roar, damaging enemies and healing for some of the recent damage he has taken. Ferocity effect: additionally breaks crowd control effects.WBattle Roar
2
14
15
17
18
Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.EBola Strike
3
8
10
12
13
Thrill of the Hunt (R)Rengar's predatory instincts take over, Camouflaging him and revealing the nearest enemy champion in a large radius around him. During Thrill of the Hunt, Rengar gains Move Speed and he can leap to the tracked enemy without being in brush, reducing their armor.RThrill of the Hunt
6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Gustwalker HatchlingJungle Companions
Summon a Gustwalker that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and grants Move Speed upon entering brush, increased when killing large monsters.Cost: 450
Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to build
Most common
CORE
Umbral Glaive60 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
15 Ability Haste
Nightstalker
After being unseen by enemies briefly, your next attack against a champion deals an additional true damage.
Blackout
When you are near enemy Stealth Wards and traps, reveal them briefly. While revealing wards, your attacks deal bonus damage to them.Cost: 2800 · 750 to build→Profane Hydra55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
10 Ability Haste
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.
Heretical Cleave
Deal physical damage around you.Cost: 2850 · 313 to build
Build every game
3RD ITEM
Lord Dominik's Regards35 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer
Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.Cost: 3300 · 550 to build52.9% WR1302 games
What players go
4TH ITEM
Lord Dominik's Regards35 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer
Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.Cost: 3300 · 550 to build53.9% WR1824 games
Edge of Night50 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
250 Health
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.Cost: 3000 · 850 to build59.4% WR1022 games
What players go
5TH ITEM
Lord Dominik's Regards35 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer
Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.Cost: 3300 · 550 to build61% WR812 games
Edge of Night50 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
250 Health
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.Cost: 3000 · 850 to build58% WR662 games
Infinity Edge75 Attack Damage
25% Critical Strike Chance
30% Critical Strike DamageCost: 3500 · 725 to build56.5% WR596 games
What players go
Based on 8435 games · 49.1% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.Q→Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.E
52.9% WR81 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.QSavagery
1
4
5
7
9
Battle Roar (W)Rengar lets out a battle roar, damaging enemies and healing for some of the recent damage he has taken. Ferocity effect: additionally breaks crowd control effects.WBattle Roar
2
14
15
17
18
Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.EBola Strike
3
8
10
12
13
Thrill of the Hunt (R)Rengar's predatory instincts take over, Camouflaging him and revealing the nearest enemy champion in a large radius around him. During Thrill of the Hunt, Rengar gains Move Speed and he can leap to the tracked enemy without being in brush, reducing their armor.RThrill of the Hunt
6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% OmnivampCost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50
Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to build
Most common
CORE
Ravenous Hydra65 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
12% Life Steal
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Ravenous Crescent
Deal physical damage to enemies around you.
Your Life Steal applies to this damage.Cost: 3300 · 150 to build→Lord Dominik's Regards35 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer
Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.Cost: 3300 · 550 to build
Build every game
Based on 280 games · 52.9% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.Q→Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.E
45.4% WR67 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Savagery (Q)Rengar's next Attack brutally stabs his target for bonus damage. Ferocity effect: deals increased damage and grants Attack Speed.QSavagery
1
4
5
7
9
Battle Roar (W)Rengar lets out a battle roar, damaging enemies and healing for some of the recent damage he has taken. Ferocity effect: additionally breaks crowd control effects.WBattle Roar
2
14
15
Bola Strike (E)Rengar throws a bola, slowing the first target hit for a short duration. Ferocity effect: roots the target.EBola Strike
3
8
10
12
13
Thrill of the Hunt (R)Rengar's predatory instincts take over, Camouflaging him and revealing the nearest enemy champion in a large radius around him. During Thrill of the Hunt, Rengar gains Move Speed and he can leap to the tracked enemy without being in brush, reducing their armor.RThrill of the Hunt
6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
World AtlasCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50
Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to build
Most common
CORE
Dream Maker200 Health
75% Base Health Regen
75% Base Mana Regen
9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Dream Maker
Healing or Shielding another ally blows Dream Bubbles to them for 3 seconds. Their next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit and the next damage they take is reduced.Active (4 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.Cost: 400→Umbral Glaive60 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
15 Ability Haste
Nightstalker
After being unseen by enemies briefly, your next attack against a champion deals an additional true damage.
Blackout
When you are near enemy Stealth Wards and traps, reveal them briefly. While revealing wards, your attacks deal bonus damage to them.Cost: 2800 · 750 to build
Build every game
2ND ITEM
Profane Hydra55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
10 Ability Haste
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.
Heretical Cleave
Deal physical damage around you.Cost: 2850 · 313 to build57.1% WR42 games
What players go
3RD ITEM
Lord Dominik's Regards35 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer
Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.Cost: 3300 · 550 to build41.4% WR29 games
What players go
Based on 108 games · 45.4% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.