Matchup
You are stronger late game — farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Rengar
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
81%
15%Anti AD
Anti CC
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Gathering Storm
Resolve
Conditioning
Revitalize
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Sona
RengarRengar's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
While in Brush, Rengar leaps at his target with his basic attack.Rengar generates Ferocity whenever he casts an ability. At Max Ferocity, his next ability is empowered.Killing enemy champions awards trophies on Rengar's Bonetooth Necklace, granting bonus attack damage.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | – |
| 6 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 0.25s | 0.25s | 0.25s | 1m20 |
Playing against Rengar
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
The "!" above your head means Rengar is invisible and nearby — group up immediately.
Control wards and Sweeper reveal him in R — place them in teamfights to protect the carry.
Don't position near bushes in lane: he leaps for free from bushes.
Zhonya's or Guardian Angel are essential for carries — they survive the initial burst.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026