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How to play Blitzcrank: combos, tips and builds

Combos to practise with Blitzcrank

AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast or stage. Arrows indicate order, not instant presses.

Training sequence 1

  1. Rocket GrabQ
  2. Power FistE
  3. EAA

Begin with the first action, confirm its effect, then progress through the sequence. Stop if its prerequisite or retreat route is missing.

Training sequence 2

  1. OverdriveW
  2. Power FistE
  3. EAA
  4. Rocket GrabQ
  5. AA

Begin with the first action, confirm its effect, then progress through the sequence. Stop if its prerequisite or retreat route is missing.

Checks before practising

  • Confirm the opening control or slow connects before committing the follow-up.

Game plan for Blitzcrank

Early game

Use a completed control spell to create a short trade, then reset your position. Keep enough health to contest the next wave or objective.

Team fights

Choose between starting a fight and protecting your carry. Hold a control spell for an enemy diver when your back line is vulnerable.

Mistake to avoid

Engaging outside your allies’ reach and spending every control spell at once.

Learn Blitzcrank abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.

Learn the champion’s kit

In the practice tool, cast each ability separately and check its range, targeting and effect. Read the passive before practising a sequence: it can change how attacks and spells work together.

P · Mana Barrier

Blitzcrank gains a shield based on their mana when dropping to low health.

Q · Rocket Grab

Blitzcrank fires their right hand to grab an opponent on its path, dealing damage and dragging it back to them.

Rank-one cooldown : 20 seconds

W · Overdrive

Blitzcrank super charges themself to get dramatically increased Move and Attack Speed. They are temporarily slowed after the effect ends.

Rank-one cooldown : 15 seconds

E · Power Fist

Blitzcrank charges up their fist to make the next attack deal double damage and pop their target up in the air.

Rank-one cooldown : 7 seconds

R · Static Field

Enemies attacked by Blitzcrank are marked and take lightning damage after 1 second. Additionally, Blitzcrank can activate this ability to remove nearby enemies' shields, damage them, and silence them briefly.

Rank-one cooldown : 60 seconds

Abilities: official game data 16.20.1. Descriptions may change with balance updates.

Practice before ranked

First test each spell against a target dummy. Identify the skill you need to escape or survive before spending it offensively. Check alternate forms or empowered casts in the game too. Practise a sequence slowly, then repeat it while moving.

Before you engage

Check the enemy’s control and escape spells, your health and resources, ally position and retreat path. An available ultimate is not by itself a reason to commit.

Review your first games

Review one missed spell, one unnecessary death and one lost objective. Practise the specific mistake before adding complex sequences. Start with the role you intend to play.

Choose your role and build

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