Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Sett
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
78%
20%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Malphite
SettSett's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Sett's basic attacks alternate between left and right punch. Right punch is slightly stronger and faster. Sett also hates losing, gaining additional health regeneration based off of his missing health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 18s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 18s | 16s | 2m |
| 9 | 5s | 16.5s | 16s | 2m |
| 11 | 5s | 15s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 5s | 12s | 13s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 5s | 12s | 10s | 1m20 |
Playing against Sett
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Dodge the center of his W (true damage): sidestep laterally, the cone is predictable.
Don't deal too much damage at once without killing him: he stores the damage for an even stronger W.
Kite him: Sett has no dash (except targeted R) and relies on Q speed to gap-close.
In teamfights, don't group behind your tank: his R slams the tank onto the carries.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 8, 2026