Matchup
Build vs Elise
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
DPS
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Elise's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Human Form: When Elise's abilities hit an enemy, she gains a dormant Spiderling.Spider Form: Basic attacks deal bonus magic damage and restore health to Elise.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6s | 12s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 12s | 12s | 3s |
| 9 | 6s | 12s | 12s | 3s |
| 11 | 6s | 12s | 12s | 3s |
| 16 | 6s | 12s | 11s | 3s |
| 18 | 6s | 12s | 10s | 3s |
Playing against Elise
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Her Cocoon (human E) is a linear skillshot with a long cooldown (14s) — if she misses it, she can't gank effectively.
Elise scales very poorly into the late game — if you survive her early game, you'll have the advantage past 25 minutes.
Her Rappel (spider E) can dodge your ults — bait it out before using your important abilities.
Place deep wards in the jungle to spot her early: she's extremely dangerous in ganks with Cocoon.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026