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Blitzcrank Counters

Blitzcrank

Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem

Who beats Blitzcrank in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Support
  • Tank
  • Support
  • Melee · 125 range
  • 325 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Blitzcrank

These champions have the tools to beat Blitzcrank.

  1. Morgana
    Morgana

    Black Shield blocks Rocket Grab and its knock-up.

  2. Braum
    Braum

    Unbreakable catches Rocket Grab, and Braum's passive stuns punish Blitzcrank's follow-up.

  3. Janna
    Janna

    Janna's tornado and Monsoon push Blitzcrank and his target apart after a grab.

  4. Milio
    Milio

    Breath of Life cleanses the grabbed ally and heals them.

Worst picks against Blitzcrank

Blitzcrank usually wins these matchups.

  1. Sona
    Sona

    Rocket Grab pulls Sona into Blitzcrank and his ADC, and she cannot escape.

  2. Soraka
    Soraka

    Rocket Grab catches Soraka when she steps forward to heal.

  3. Senna
    Senna

    Rocket Grab catches Senna, who has short range and no dash.

  4. Seraphine
    Seraphine

    Rocket Grab catches Seraphine when she steps forward to poke.

How to counter Blitzcrank

  1. Stand behind your minions; Rocket Grab stops on the first unit it hits.

  2. Move sideways to dodge the grab instead of walking straight back.

  3. Watch his mana: when he uses Overdrive, he is ready to chase.

  4. Static Field silences everyone nearby; dash away before he presses it.

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Morgana, Braum, Janna and Milio are strong picks against Blitzcrank. Black Shield blocks Rocket Grab and its knock-up.
Blitzcrank usually has the advantage against Sona, Soraka, Senna and Seraphine, so avoid those picks when Blitzcrank is likely in the support.
Stand behind your minions; Rocket Grab stops on the first unit it hits. Move sideways to dodge the grab instead of walking straight back.
Blitzcrank has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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