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How to Play BlitzcrankSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Blitzcrank Support build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Mana BarrierPRocket GrabQOverdriveWPower FistEStatic FieldR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchA#14of 50 Support champions
Win rate51.9%vs 50.4% role avg
Pick rate8.5%4th most picked Support
Ban rate17.9%

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Blitzcrank Support Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (9.2% pick rate, 50.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.0% WR
InspirationPRIMARY
Glacial AugmentKEYSTONE
Hextech Flashtraption
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
SorcerySECONDARY
Nimbus Cloak
Celerity
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Rocket GrabQPower FistEOverdriveWMax Q first
Rocket Grab14579
Overdrive31415
Power Fist28101213
Static Field611

Item build

9.2% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariZeke's ConvergenceZeke's ConvergenceBandlepipesBandlepipes
BootsBoots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionZeke's ConvergenceZeke's ConvergenceSolstice SleighSolstice SleighFrozen HeartFrozen HeartKnight's VowKnight's Vow

Blitzcrank Support meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Blitzcrank holds a 51.9% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.21, 1.5 points above the Support role average of 50.4%. That is the 14th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 8.5% pick rate (4th most played in the role) and a 17.9% ban rate, Blitzcrank is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Blitzcrank Support slipped from S to A tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At A tier, Blitzcrank is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Blitzcrank Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Alistar (41.2% win rate for Blitzcrank) and Leona (46.8% win rate for Blitzcrank): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Lux (60.8%) and Thresh (51.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Blitzcrank wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Blitzcrank good in Patch 26.21?

Blitzcrank is A tier Support in Patch 26.21 with a 51.9% win rate, 8.5% pick rate, and 17.9% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Blitzcrank Support after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Blitzcrank Support?

The best Blitzcrank Support build in Patch 26.21 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with the Glacial Augment keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Blitzcrank Support is A tier with 51.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Blitzcrank?

Champions that counter Blitzcrank in Patch 26.21 include Alistar (41.2% Blitzcrank win rate), Leona (46.8% Blitzcrank win rate), Nautilus (48.6% Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank?

To climb with Blitzcrank Support in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Tracking tempo, Tracking skill cooldowns, and Counter ganking. Tracking tempo: Staging: We see how enemy botlane bases. Tracking skill cooldowns: Basic champion abilities have cooldowns and playing around those is an important skill to have.