Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Event Horizon
Veigar twists the edges of space, creating a cage that Stuns enemies that pass through.
Passive
Phenomenal Evil Power
Veigar is the greatest Evil to ever strike at the hearts of Runeterra - and he's only getting bigger! Striking an enemy Champion with a spell or scoring a takedown grants Veigar permanently increased Ability Power.
Q
Baleful Strike
Veigar unleashes a bolt of dark energy that deals magic damage to the first two enemies hit. Units killed by this bolt grant Veigar some ability power permanently.
R (Ultimate)
Primordial Burst
Blasts target enemy champion, dealing a large amount of magic damage, increasing based on the target's missing health.
W
Dark Matter
Veigar calls a great mass of dark matter to fall from the sky to the target location, dealing magic damage when it lands. Stacks of Phenomenal Evil reduce Dark Matter's cooldown.
Playing As Veigar
- -Use Event Horizon to increase your chances of landing Dark Matter.
- -Veigar is extremely Mana and Cooldown Reduction dependent. Try buying items with these stats in order to increase the effectiveness of your passive and Baleful Strike.
- -Veigar is very fragile. It is valuable to select at least one summoner spell that can be used defensively.
Playing Against Veigar
- -Dark Matter deals very high damage, but it can be avoided. Pay attention to the sound and visual indicator to be aware of when and where the spell will land.
- -Event Horizon only stuns units on the edge. If you're inside the spell, you can still move and attack.
- -Veigar's ultimate deals increased damage based on your missing health.
Lore
An enthusiastic master of dark sorcery, Veigar has embraced powers that few mortals dare approach. As a free-spirited inhabitant of Bandle City, he longed to push beyond the limitations of yordle magic, and turned instead to arcane texts that had been hidden away for thousands of years. Now a stubborn creature with an endless fascination for the mysteries of the universe, Veigar is often underestimated by others—but even though he believes himself truly evil, he possesses an inner morality that leads some to question his deeper motivations.
About Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil
An enthusiastic master of dark sorcery, Veigar has embraced powers that few mortals dare approach. As a free-spirited inhabitant of Bandle City, he longed to push beyond the limitations of yordle magic, and turned instead to arcane texts that had been hidden away for thousands of years. Now a stubborn creature with an endless fascination for the mysteries of the universe, Veigar is often underestimated by others—but even though he believes himself truly evil, he possesses an inner morality that leads some to question his deeper motivations.
How to Play Veigar
Playing Veigareffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Veigar benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Use Event Horizon to increase your chances of landing Dark Matter.
- Veigar is extremely Mana and Cooldown Reduction dependent. Try buying items with these stats in order to increase the effectiveness of your passive and Baleful Strike.
- Veigar is very fragile. It is valuable to select at least one summoner spell that can be used defensively.
Playing Against Veigar
- Dark Matter deals very high damage, but it can be avoided. Pay attention to the sound and visual indicator to be aware of when and where the spell will land.
- Event Horizon only stuns units on the edge. If you're inside the spell, you can still move and attack.
- Veigar's ultimate deals increased damage based on your missing health.
Veigar Counters and Matchups
Veigar's toughest matchup this patch is Urgot. Conversely, Veigar performs strongly into Yone.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Veigar
Riot rates Veigar's difficulty at 7/10. Veigar sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.