Matchup
Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeHigh burstSustained DPS
Build vs Velkoz
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Talon
VelkozAggressive
Careful
Careful
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