Vel'Koz top build
Stats
Lore
It is unclear if Vel'Koz was the first Void-spawn to emerge on Runeterra, but there has certainly never been another to match his level of cruel, calculating sentience. While his kin devour or defile everything around them, he seeks instead to scrutinize and study the physical realm—and the strange, warlike beings that dwell there—for any weakness the Void might exploit. But Vel'Koz is far from a passive observer, striking back at threats with deadly plasma, or by disrupting the very fabric of the world itself.
Abilities
Vel'Koz's abilities apply Organic Deconstruction to enemies on hit. If 3 stacks are accumulated, the enemy will take a burst of true damage.
Vel'Koz shoots a bolt of plasma that splits in two on reactivation or upon hitting an enemy. The bolt slows and damages on hit.
Vel'Koz opens a rift to the void that deals an initial burst of damage, then explodes for a second burst of damage after a delay.
Vel'Koz causes an area to explode, knocking up enemies, and knocking close enemies slightly away.
Vel'Koz unleashes a channelled beam that follows the cursor for 2.5 seconds that deals magic damage. Organic Deconstruction Researches enemy champions causing them to take true damage instead.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 49.9% | 51.0% |
 | 35.5% | 51.1% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 74.3% | 50.6% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 48.0% | 50.5% |
 | 42.4% | 51.2% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 75.0% | 50.5% |
 | 17.6% | 52.6% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  W  E Q Q  R Q W | 33.8% | 54.1% |
Q W E W W R W Q | 14.2% | 45.2% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gnar | 59 | 44% | 0.2 | 4,904 | 31 |
 Garen | 37 | 35% | 0.6 | 8,138 | -662 |
 Mordekaiser | 33 | 61% | 1.2 | 7,993 | 265 |
 Shen | 32 | 47% | -0.2 | 10,117 | 911 |
 Fiora | 32 | 44% | 0.4 | 2,922 | -1,315 |
 Urgot | 31 | 45% | 0.2 | 6,029 | -963 |
 Cho'Gath | 31 | 65% | 0.5 | 10,418 | -179 |
 Sett | 30 | 50% | 0.9 | 4,491 | 87 |
 Darius | 29 | 45% | 0.2 | 10,061 | -891 |
 Irelia | 28 | 39% | 0.3 | 2,318 | -2,270 |
 Camille | 28 | 64% | 1.7 | 3,743 | 29 |
 Riven | 26 | 62% | 0.7 | 6,557 | -1,193 |
 Yone | 25 | 48% | 0.3 | -1,203 | -1,935 |
 Gangplank | 24 | 46% | 0.2 | 2,683 | -1,894 |
 Renekton | 22 | 50% | 0.3 | 8,082 | -1,224 |
 Volibear | 22 | 55% | 0.4 | 5,796 | 11 |
 Ornn | 21 | 48% | 1.0 | 12,945 | 1,977 |
 Aatrox | 20 | 60% | 1.8 | 6,789 | 666 |
 Jax | 18 | 56% | 1.6 | 9,682 | 222 |
 Malphite | 16 | 50% | 0.5 | 8,633 | 1,180 |
 Nasus | 16 | 50% | 1.3 | 10,754 | 170 |
 Yasuo | 16 | 50% | 1.1 | 346 | -2,234 |
 Sion | 15 | 67% | 2.6 | 13,095 | 1,638 |
 Teemo | 13 | 54% | 0.8 | -4,048 | -1,076 |
 Gragas | 13 | 38% | -0.3 | 7,606 | 204 |
 Illaoi | 13 | 54% | 1.6 | 319 | -137 |
 Vladimir | 11 | 55% | 0.4 | 1,034 | -1,147 |
 Wukong | 11 | 36% | 0.2 | 9,057 | 701 |
 Singed | 10 | 70% | 2.8 | 7,991 | 1,345 |
 Quinn | 10 | 50% | 0.9 | 2,252 | -1,623 |
 Vayne | 9 | 56% | 1.5 | 1,933 | -238 |
 Yorick | 9 | 56% | 0.4 | 7,157 | -1,262 |
 Kennen | 9 | 44% | 1.4 | 11,449 | 1,565 |
 Tryndamere | 8 | 13% | -0.6 | 4,028 | -3,001 |
 Rengar | 8 | 50% | 0.6 | -2,809 | -2,300 |
 Kled | 8 | 63% | -0.6 | 702 | -1,331 |
 Poppy | 7 | 57% | 1.2 | 7,571 | 1,169 |
 Pantheon | 7 | 29% | 0.3 | 4,549 | -862 |
 Jayce | 7 | 57% | 0.3 | 499 | -1,124 |
 Katarina | 6 | 50% | 0.3 | 5,308 | -272 |
 Heimerdinger | 6 | 50% | 2.8 | 573 | 2,096 |
 Sylas | 6 | 67% | 1.2 | 209 | 659 |
 Malzahar | 5 | 80% | -0.9 | 6,547 | -453 |
 Ahri | 5 | 40% | -1.3 | 8,146 | 737 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Vel'Koz skins are there?
There are 5 skins for Vel'Koz. They are Battlecast Vel'Koz, Arclight Vel'Koz, Definitely Not Vel'Koz, Infernal Vel'Koz, and the default skin.
Who counters Vel'Koz?
Vel'Koz is countered by Gnar, Garen, Shen.
Who does Vel'Koz counter?
Vel'Koz counters Mordekaiser, Cho'Gath, Camille.
How do I play Vel'Koz top?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top Vel'Koz is Luden's Tempest first into Zhonya's Hourglass and Morellonomicon. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.
Where should I play Vel'Koz?
50% of Vel'Koz players play middle.