Fighter · Top

Renekton counters, build & runes

Renekton, the Butcher of the Sands, is a fighter mostly played in Top. In Top it has a 49.6% win rate in patch 16.19 and sits in tier A. It is strongest in the early game.

Patch 16.19 · SoloQ

ATier

49.6%Win rate

5.4%Pick rate

4.0%Ban rate

#20Rank · Top

106,245Games

Renekton Top most played build

Runes66% of games · 49.7% WR

Conqueror · Triumph · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Bone Plating · Unflinching

Summoner spells49.9% WR

Flash

Ignite

Skill order54% of games · 53.2% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items70% of games · 50.0% WR

Doran's Blade

Health Potion

Core build18% of games · 56.3% WR

Eclipse

Black Cleaver

Death's Dance

Boots67% of games · 50.6% WR

Plated Steelcaps

Renekton Top counters

Renekton's win rate in the lane matchup

Struggles against

Kayle43.7%876
Illaoi43.7%1,470
Ornn43.8%1,715
Dr. Mundo45.0%1,540
Varus45.6%588
Pantheon46.1%1,241

Beats

Yasuo53.9%2,306
Ambessa53.8%3,560
Akali53.0%1,097
Trundle52.8%604
Sett52.4%3,302
K'Sante52.3%1,705

Champion profile

Burst damage3
Sustained damage3
Durability3
Crowd control2
Mobility3
Engage1
Peel1
Poke0

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early

Mid

Late

Game plan

Diving

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Renekton in Top?

In patch 16.19, the hardest lane opponents for Renekton in Top are Kayle (43.7%), Illaoi (43.7%) and Ornn (43.8%). In brackets, Renekton's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Renekton strong against?

In Top, Renekton wins most often against Yasuo (53.9%), Ambessa (53.8%) and Akali (53.0%).

What is the best Renekton build in Top?

The core Renekton build in Top is Eclipse, Black Cleaver and Death's Dance. Keystone: Conqueror, with Resolve as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Renekton good in patch 16.19?

It is tier A in Top (rank 20), with a 49.6% win rate, 5.4% pick rate and 4.0% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.19. Updated October 4, 2026.