The Ultimate Spellbook game mode in League of Legends offers a unique twist on the traditional gameplay by allowing players to select a second ultimate ability from a curated pool. This creates exciting new champion combinations and strategic possibilities that can completely change how certain champions perform. Our comprehensive tier list analyzes which champions excel in this mode based on their base abilities, ultimate synergies, and overall impact on the game.
When ranking champions for Ultimate Spellbook, we consider several key factors:
| Champion | Tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux | S | 54.2% | 18.5% | Burst + Utility |
| Yasuo | S | 53.8% | 16.3% | Damage + Mobility |
| Darius | S | 53.5% | 14.7% | Lane Dominance |
| Jinx | S | 53.2% | 15.9% | Late Game Scaling |
| Ahri | S | 52.9% | 17.2% | Mobility + Burst |
| Champion | Tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zed | A | 52.5% | 13.8% | Assassination |
| Malphite | A | 52.3% | 12.5% | Teamfight Impact |
| Miss Fortune | A | 52.1% | 14.2% | AoE Damage |
| Katarina | A | 51.9% | 11.7% | Reset Potential |
| Garen | A | 51.7% | 13.4% | Tankiness + Damage |
| Champion | Tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teemo | B | 51.2% | 10.3% | Map Control |
| Veigar | B | 50.9% | 11.5% | Infinite Scaling |
| Ashe | B | 50.7% | 12.1% | Utility + Damage |
| Morgana | B | 50.5% | 10.8% | CC + Protection |
| Sona | B | 50.3% | 11.2% | Team Enhancement |
| Champion | Tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivern | C | 49.8% | 8.5% | Unique Support |
| Soraka | C | 49.5% | 9.2% | Healing |
| Rammus | C | 49.2% | 8.8% | Anti-AD |
| Kalista | C | 49.0% | 7.9% | Objective Control |
| Bard | C | 48.7% | 8.3% | Roaming Potential |
Lux stands at the top of our Ultimate Spellbook tier list due to her incredible versatility and powerful ultimate ability. Her base kit already provides crowd control, shielding, and significant burst damage, but when combined with a second ultimate, she becomes a formidable force. Lux’s ultimate, Final Spark, has a relatively short cooldown and can be used from a safe distance, making it perfect for poking down enemies before teamfights. When paired with additional ultimates like Malphite’s Unstoppable Force or Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy, Lux can single-handedly win teamfights with her massive area-of-effect damage. Her high win rate of 54.2% reflects her dominance in this game mode, especially when players choose complementary ultimates that enhance her burst potential or provide additional crowd control.
Yasuo’s placement in S-Tier comes from his exceptional mobility and damage output, which are further amplified in Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Last Breath, already provides a strong knock-up and significant damage, but when combined with other knock-up abilities like Malphite’s or Alistar’s, Yasuo can access his ultimate more frequently. This creates devastating combos that can eliminate entire teams. Yasuo’s Wind Wall becomes even more valuable in Ultimate Spellbook as it can protect against additional powerful ultimate abilities from enemies. With a 53.8% win rate and high skill expression, Yasuo rewards players who can master his mechanics and select the right secondary ultimate to complement his playstyle. His ability to scale into the late game while remaining relevant throughout all phases makes him a top pick in this mode.
Darius dominates the Ultimate Spellbook mode with his immense lane presence and teamfight potential. His ultimate, Noxian Guillotine, is already a reset-based execute that can turn fights around, but when paired with additional ultimates, he becomes an unstoppable force. Darius excels with ultimates that provide mobility (like Ekko’s Chronobreak) or additional crowd control (like Warwick’s Infinite Duress), allowing him to reach priority targets more easily. His passive, Hemorrhage, combined with his high base damage, makes him a threat even without additional ultimate abilities. With a 53.5% win rate, Darius proves that champions with strong base kits and powerful ultimates thrive in Ultimate Spellbook. His ability to snowball leads and dominate teamfights makes him a consistent top performer in this game mode.
Jinx earns her S-Tier placement through her exceptional scaling and teamfight presence in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Super Mega Death Rocket!, is already one of the best execute abilities in the game, but when combined with additional ultimates that provide crowd control or protection, she becomes nearly unstoppable. Jinx thrives with ultimates like Lissandra’s Frozen Tomb or Zilean’s Chronoshift, which allow her to survive longer in teamfights and deal more damage. Her passive, Get Excited!, gives her movement speed and attack speed after takedowns, creating snowball potential that is amplified in Ultimate Spellbook. With a 53.2% win rate, Jinx demonstrates her strength as a late-game hyper-carry who can single-handedly win games with the right ultimate combination and proper positioning.
Ahri’s versatility and mobility make her a top contender in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Spirit Rush, provides three dashes that can be used for both engaging and disengaging, making her incredibly difficult to pin down. When paired with additional ultimates that provide burst damage or crowd control, Ahri becomes a deadly assassin who can eliminate key targets and escape safely. Her Charm ability ensures that her ultimate abilities land, maximizing their impact. Ahri’s 52.9% win rate reflects her consistency across different ultimate combinations and her ability to adapt to various game situations. She excels with both offensive ultimates (like Lux’s Final Spark) and defensive options (like Kayle’s Divine Judgment), making her a flexible pick that can fit any team composition in Ultimate Spellbook.
Zed’s assassination potential places him firmly in A-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Death Mark, already provides significant burst damage and a way to reposition, but when combined with additional ultimates, he becomes even more deadly. Zed benefits greatly from ultimates that provide additional burst (like Veigar’s Primordial Burst) or crowd control (like Warwick’s Infinite Duress), allowing him to eliminate targets more reliably. His high mobility and shadow mechanics make him difficult to track, especially when combined with the unpredictability of a second ultimate. With a 52.5% win rate, Zed proves that assassins can thrive in Ultimate Spellbook when played correctly. His ability to isolate and eliminate priority targets makes him valuable in teamfights, though he requires more skill than some S-Tier champions.
Malphite’s teamfight impact earns him a solid A-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Unstoppable Force, is one of the best initiation tools in the game, and when paired with additional area-of-effect ultimates, he can single-handedly win teamfights. Malphite’s passive, Granite Shield, provides additional survivability, while his ground slam reduces enemy attack speed, making him valuable against AD-heavy compositions. He synergizes particularly well with other AoE ultimates like Miss Fortune’s Bullet Time or Katarina’s Death Lotus, creating devastating combinations. With a 52.3% win rate, Malphite demonstrates his value as a tank who can both initiate and disrupt enemy teams. His straightforward playstyle and consistent impact make him a reliable pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially for players who prefer tank champions.
Miss Fortune’s area-of-effect damage potential places her in A-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Bullet Time, can devastate entire teams when used properly, especially when combined with crowd control from other ultimates. Miss Fortune excels with ultimates that provide lockdown (like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy) or protection (like Kayle’s Divine Judgment), allowing her to channel her ultimate safely. Her passive, Love Tap, provides additional damage when switching targets, making her effective in extended fights. With a 52.1% win rate, Miss Fortune shows her strength as an ADC who can impact teamfights from a safe distance. While she lacks mobility compared to some S-Tier champions, her raw damage output makes her a valuable pick in Ultimate Spellbook when paired with the right ultimate combination.
Katarina’s reset potential makes her a formidable A-Tier champion in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Death Lotus, deals significant damage in a wide area, and when combined with additional burst or crowd control, she can eliminate entire teams. Katarina’s passive, Voracity, reduces her cooldowns on champion kills or assists, allowing her to chain abilities and ultimates together in extended fights. She synergizes particularly well with AoE ultimates that provide additional damage or crowd control, maximizing her reset potential. With a 51.9% win rate, Katarina demonstrates her strength as a high-risk, high-reward champion who can take over games when played correctly. While she requires more skill than some higher-tier champions, her ability to single-handedly win teamfights makes her a valuable pick in Ultimate Spellbook.
Garen’s simplicity and effectiveness earn him an A-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Demacian Justice, is a powerful execute that can eliminate low-health targets, and when combined with additional ultimates, he becomes even more threatening. Garen’s passive, Perseverance, allows him to sustain in lane, while his Courage provides damage reduction and crowd control immunity. He synergizes well with ultimates that provide mobility (like Hecarim’s Onslaught of Shadows) or additional damage (like Darius’ Noxian Guillotine), enhancing his already strong kit. With a 51.7% win rate, Garen proves that straightforward champions can excel in Ultimate Spellbook. His ability to tank damage while dealing significant burst makes him a reliable pick for players who prefer a more direct playstyle.
Teemo’s unique playstyle places him in B-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Noxious Trap, provides map control and area denial, which can be enhanced with additional ultimates that provide crowd control or burst damage. Teemo’s passive, Camouflage, allows him to set up ambushes, while his Toxic Shot provides consistent damage over time. He synergizes well with ultimates that enhance his poke potential (like Lux’s Final Spark) or provide escape options (like Ezreal’s Arcane Shift). With a 51.2% win rate, Teemo shows his value as a champion who can control vision and create pick opportunities. While he lacks teamfight presence compared to higher-tier champions, his ability to split push and create map pressure makes him a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook.
Veigar’s infinite scaling potential earns him a B-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Primordial Burst, deals more damage based on the target’s maximum health and Veigar’s ability power, making it a powerful execute against high-health targets. Veigar’s passive, Phenomenal Evil, allows him to gain ability power permanently by hitting abilities or last-hitting with his Q. He synergizes well with ultimates that provide crowd control (like Lissandra’s Frozen Tomb) or additional burst damage (like Syndra’s Unleashed Power), enhancing his already high damage output. With a 50.9% win rate, Veigar demonstrates his strength as a scaling mage who can become a late-game threat. While he struggles early game compared to higher-tier champions, his potential to one-shot enemies in the late game makes him a valuable pick in Ultimate Spellbook.
Ashe’s utility and damage potential place her in B-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Enchanted Crystal Arrow, provides global crowd control that can initiate fights from anywhere on the map. Ashe’s passive, Frost Shot, slows enemies with basic attacks, while her Hawkshot provides vision control. She synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Jinx’s Super Mega Death Rocket!) or protection (like Kayle’s Divine Judgment), enhancing her utility and damage output. With a 50.7% win rate, Ashe shows her value as an ADC who can provide both damage and utility. While she lacks mobility compared to higher-tier champions, her global presence and vision control make her a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially in coordinated team compositions.
Morgana’s crowd control and protection abilities earn her a B-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Soul Shackles, provides area-of-effect crowd control that can disrupt entire teams. Morgana’s Black Shield protects allies from crowd control, while her Dark Binding provides reliable lockdown. She synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Lux’s Final Spark) or crowd control (like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy), enhancing her already strong utility. With a 50.5% win rate, Morgana demonstrates her value as a support who can both protect allies and disrupt enemies. While she lacks damage compared to higher-tier champions, her ability to neutralize enemy threats makes her a valuable pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially against crowd control-heavy compositions.
Sona’s team enhancement capabilities place her in B-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Crescendo, provides powerful area-of-effect crowd control that can turn teamfights. Sona’s auras provide various buffs to her team, while her Hymn of Valor offers poke damage. She synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Miss Fortune’s Bullet Time) or crowd control (like Lissandra’s Frozen Tomb), enhancing her already strong utility. With a 50.3% win rate, Sona shows her value as a support who can enhance her team’s effectiveness. While she lacks individual impact compared to higher-tier champions, her ability to amplify her team’s strengths makes her a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially in team compositions that benefit from her auras.
Ivern’s unique support style places him in C-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Daisy!, provides a controllable pet that can knock up enemies and tank damage. Ivern’s passive, Friend of the Forest, allows him to jungle without killing camps, while his abilities provide shields, crowd control, and buffs to allies. He synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional crowd control (like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy) or protection (like Kayle’s Divine Judgment), enhancing his already strong utility. With a 49.8% win rate, Ivern demonstrates his value as a support who can enable his team. While he lacks individual impact compared to higher-tier champions, his unique playstyle makes him a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially for players who prefer a more supportive role.
Soraka’s healing capabilities earn her a C-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Wish, provides global healing that can save allies from dangerous situations. Soraka’s Astral Infusion offers targeted healing, while her Starcall provides damage and mana restoration. She synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional protection (like Kayle’s Divine Judgment) or crowd control (like Lissandra’s Frozen Tomb), enhancing her already strong utility. With a 49.5% win rate, Soraka shows her value as a support who can sustain her team through extended fights. While she lacks damage compared to higher-tier champions, her ability to keep her team alive makes her a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially against poke-heavy compositions.
Rammus’s anti-AD capabilities place him in C-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Soaring Slam, provides area-of-effect damage and crowd control that can disrupt teamfights. Rammus’s Defensive Ball Curl increases his armor and magic resistance, while his Powerball offers mobility and additional crowd control. He synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Malphite’s Unstoppable Force) or crowd control (like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy), enhancing his already strong disruption potential. With a 49.2% win rate, Rammus demonstrates his value as a tank who can neutralize AD threats. While he lacks versatility compared to higher-tier champions, his specialized role makes him a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially against AD-heavy compositions.
Kalista’s objective control earns her a C-Tier position in Ultimate Spellbook. Her ultimate, Fate’s Call, provides a way to reposition an ally and engage fights. Kalista’s passive, Martial Poise, allows her to dash after basic attacks, while her Rend provides stacking damage and execute potential. She synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Jinx’s Super Mega Death Rocket!) or crowd control (like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy), enhancing her already strong objective control. With a 49.0% win rate, Kalista shows her value as an ADC who can secure objectives quickly. While she lacks range compared to higher-tier champions, her mobility and objective control make her a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially in compositions that can take advantage of her unique mechanics.
Bard’s roaming potential places him in C-Tier for Ultimate Spellbook. His ultimate, Tempered Fate, provides area-of-effect stasis that can set up plays or save allies. Bard’s Magical Journey offers mobility through terrain, while his Cosmic Binding provides crowd control. He synergizes well with ultimates that provide additional damage (like Lux’s Final Spark) or crowd control (like Lissandra’s Frozen Tomb), enhancing his already strong utility. With a 48.7% win rate, Bard demonstrates his value as a support who can create plays across the map. While he lacks consistent impact compared to higher-tier champions, his unique playstyle makes him a situational pick in Ultimate Spellbook, especially for players who can effectively roam and create advantages for their team.
Ultimate Spellbook is a limited-time game mode in League of Legends where players can choose a second ultimate ability from a curated pool of champions. This creates unique combinations and strategic possibilities that differ from standard gameplay. The mode features a single lane with two turrets, an inhibitor, and a nexus, with games typically lasting around 15-20 minutes.
When selecting a secondary ultimate, consider your champion’s strengths and weaknesses. Choose ultimates that complement your playstyle and fill gaps in your champion’s kit. For example, immobile champions benefit from mobility ultimates like Ezreal’s Arcane Shift, while champions lacking crowd control can benefit from ultimates like Amumu’s Curse of the Sad Mummy. Also consider your team composition and the enemy team when making your choice.
Champions with strong base kits and powerful ultimates tend to perform well in Ultimate Spellbook. Champions like Lux, Yasuo, and Darius excel because their abilities synergize well with additional ultimates. Champions with high mobility, burst damage, or strong crowd control also tend to perform well in this game mode.
The ultimate pool in Ultimate Spellbook typically changes with each new patch or when the game mode returns for special events. Riot Games adjusts the pool based on balance considerations and to keep the mode fresh. Some ultimates may be removed if they’re too powerful or disruptive, while new ones may be added to create new combinations.
While Ultimate Spellbook doesn’t have a dedicated practice mode, you can play normal matches to familiarize yourself with different ultimate combinations. It’s also helpful to watch content creators or professional players who experiment with various champion and ultimate combinations to understand what works best in different situations.
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