Matchup
You are stronger late game — farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Ornn
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
74%
11%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
Other options
Inspiration
First Strike
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Sorcery
Transcendence
Manaflow Band
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Veigar
OrnnOrnn's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Ornn gains an additional bonus Armor and Magic Resist from all sources.Ornn can spend gold to forge non-consumable items anywhere.Additionally, he can create masterwork items for himself and for his allies.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 12s | 14s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 12s | 14s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 7s | 11.5s | 14s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 7s | 11s | 14s | 2m |
| 16 | 7s | 10s | 13s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 7s | 10s | 12s | 1m40 |
Playing against Ornn
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Sidestep his R (ram): he has to redirect it and that's the main knockup. If you dodge the return, he loses his engage.
Destroy his Q pillar before he E's into it — the pillar is breakable and gives him the knockup.
Ornn is weak in the early game against aggressive champions — punish him before he becomes an unkillable tank.
After level 14, respect his upgraded items and those of his allies — the stat advantage is real.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026