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Rumble
Patch 16.2.1
TopDifficulty
Hard
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Bully the enemy top out of lane to secure a gold lead, then use to dominate mid-game objective fights (Dragon/Baron) and snowball the game before enemies build heavy Magic Resist.
Playstyle
A lane-dominant AP bruiser who focuses on high-pressure trading and game-changing area-of-effect ultimate placement in teamfights.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Oppressive early lane damage with that doesn't draw minion aggro
- +High utility slows and Magic Resist shred from makes him a threat to tanks
- + is one of the most powerful objective-control tools in the game
- +No mana constraints allow for constant ability usage and lane sustain via
Weaknesses
- -High skill floor due to heat management; silencing yourself at the wrong time is fatal
- -Completely immobile with no dashes, making him a prime target for jungle ganks
- -Reliant on landing to be relevant in mid-to-late game teamfights
- -Telegraphed playstyle; enemies can see your Heat bar and play around your silence
Abilities
Managing your Heat is the difference between a pro and a feeder. Stay above 50 Heat to enter Danger Zone, which buffs , , and . If you hit 100, you Overheat—you can't cast spells, but your autos deal massive magic damage and you gain attack speed. Use this to win melee duels.
Your primary damage tool. It’s a 3-second cone of fire. Always try to be in the Danger Zone (50+ Heat) before casting for the massive damage boost. It doesn't stop your movement or auto-attacks.
A short shield and movement speed burst. Use to maintain your Heat levels while walking to lane or to mitigate poke. In Danger Zone, the shield and speed are much stronger, making it great for escaping ganks.
You get two charges. slows and shreds Magic Resist. Hitting both charges is essential before using so the fire deals maximum damage. In Danger Zone, the slow and damage are significantly higher.
A long-range line of fire. It slows and deals ticking damage. Don't just aim it at people; aim it where they WANT to go. Use to zone enemies away from Baron or to trap them in narrow jungle corridors.
Teamfight Role
Zone Controller / Backline Assassin
Your primary goal is to land a multi-man that forces the enemy carries to either stand in the fire and die or walk away and be out of the fight. Follow up with and on whoever is slowed.
If your backline is being dove by a single fed assassin, use on top of your own ADC to peel and melt the diver.
Combos
Standard Lane Poke
→ →
Hit the first harpoon to slow, the second to maximize MR shred, then burn them with while they are slowed.
The Danger Zone All-In
Maintain 50-60 Heat → → → →
Starting in Danger Zone ensures every ability is empowered. Using the second last often triggers Overheat from , allowing you to finish them with empowered autos.
The Perfect Overheat
Maintain 80 Heat → → or
By casting at 80 Heat and then immediately using another spell, you trigger Overheat. will continue to burn for its full duration while you gain the attack speed and on-hit damage.
Objective Zoning
(across the path) → →
Drop to cut off the enemy team's entrance to a pit. Use to keep anyone who tries to cross the fire stuck inside the damage zone.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 3 | You have access to all basic abilities and can finally manage your Heat to stay in the Danger Zone for empowered trades. |
| Level 4 | Putting a second point into nearly doubles your kill pressure against most top laners. |
| Level 6 | is a massive power spike. You can now roam mid or influence dragon fights from a distance. |
| Level 11 | Rank 2 significantly increases the base damage and slow, making teamfighting your strongest phase. |
Tips & Tricks
- •You can cast even if you are at 99 Heat. Use it right before you Overheat to maximize your impact during the silence.
- • does not pull minion aggro. You can stand in the wave and burn the enemy while they try to last hit without taking damage from their minions.
- •Always stay between 50 and 80 Heat. This is the 'sweet spot' where any ability you cast will be empowered by .
- •Use to keep your Heat high while walking back to lane. If your Heat drops to 0, it takes a long time to get back to Danger Zone.
- •You can cast and during the animation without canceling the flames.
- •Overheating with is great for taking towers. The bonus magic damage on autos applies to structures.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Overheating at 0 Heat→You silence yourself without having your active, leaving you with no damage and no protection for several seconds.
- ✕Using as a finishing move only→You miss out on the massive slow and zoning potential. It's often better to lead with to setup your other spells.
- ✕Bad aim→Without the MR shred from , enemies (especially tanks) will take significantly less damage from your .
- ✕Spamming too much when being chased→You might accidentally Overheat while trying to run away, silencing your own shield and speed boost and dying as a result.
- ✕Ignoring the enemy's MR items→Rumble falls off hard if he doesn't build Magic Pen against targets with early MR. Check the scoreboard often.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached