Matchup
Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeHigh burstSustained DPS
Skill matchup
Build vs Velkoz
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
100.0% WR4 games
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Careful
Careful
Aggressive
Velkoz's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Organic Deconstruction (P)
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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 1.5s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 1.5s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 7s | 1.5s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 7s | 1.5s | 12s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 7s | 1.5s | 11s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 7s | 1.5s | 10s | 1m20 |
Playing against Velkoz
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Interrupt his R with CC — he's immobile and vulnerable during the laser channel.
2
His E knockup is his only protection against engages: bait it out then dive.
3
Vel'Koz is immobile and squishy — assassins destroy him easily.
4
Side-step his Q: it splits at an angle, anticipate the trajectory of both branches.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026