Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Primal Howl
Warwick gains damage reduction for 2.5 seconds. At the end, or if re-activated, he howls, causing nearby enemies to flee for 1 second.
Passive
Eternal Hunger
Warwick's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage. If Warwick is below 50% health, he heals the same amount. If Warwick is below 25% health, this healing triples.
Q
Jaws of the Beast
Warwick lunges forward and bites his target, dealing damage based on their maximum health and healing for damage dealt.
R (Ultimate)
Infinite Duress
Warwick leaps in a direction (scaling with his bonus Move Speed), suppressing the first champion he collides with for 1.5 seconds.
W
Blood Hunt
Warwick senses enemies below 50% health, gaining Move Speed toward and attack speed against them. When they fall below 25% health, he frenzies and these bonuses triple.
Playing As Warwick
- -Follow your Blood Hunt trails to low health enemy champions.
- -Infinite Duress (R)'s distance scales with any Move Speed you gain, even from ally buffs and summoner spells.
- -Jaws of the Beast (Q) will follow enemies who run, dash or teleport if you keep the button held down.
Playing Against Warwick
- -Warwick's attacks heal him at low health. Save your disables to finish him off.
- -Warwick is empowered versus low health enemies. Manage your health to keep him at bay.
- -Warwick's ultimate cast range scales with his Move Speed.
Lore
Warwick is a monster who hunts the gray alleys of Zaun. Transformed by agonizing experiments, his body is fused with an intricate system of chambers and pumps, machinery filling his veins with alchemical rage. He bursts from the shadows to prey upon those criminals who terrorize the city's depths. Warwick is drawn to blood, driven mad by its scent… and none who spill it can escape him.
About Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun
Warwick is a monster who hunts the gray alleys of Zaun. Transformed by agonizing experiments, his body is fused with an intricate system of chambers and pumps, machinery filling his veins with alchemical rage. He bursts from the shadows to prey upon those criminals who terrorize the city's depths. Warwick is drawn to blood, driven mad by its scent… and none who spill it can escape him.
How to Play Warwick
Playing Warwickeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Warwick benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Follow your Blood Hunt trails to low health enemy champions.
- Infinite Duress (R)'s distance scales with any Move Speed you gain, even from ally buffs and summoner spells.
- Jaws of the Beast (Q) will follow enemies who run, dash or teleport if you keep the button held down.
Playing Against Warwick
- Warwick's attacks heal him at low health. Save your disables to finish him off.
- Warwick is empowered versus low health enemies. Manage your health to keep him at bay.
- Warwick's ultimate cast range scales with his Move Speed.
Warwick Counters and Matchups
Warwick's toughest matchup this patch is Yuumi. Conversely, Warwick performs strongly into Katarina.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Warwick
Riot rates Warwick's difficulty at 3/10. That makes Warwick a good pick for newer players who want to focus on fundamentals rather than mechanics.