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Fiddlesticks

the Harbinger of Doom · Mage · Mana

DreadTerrifyQDrainWDark WindECrowstormR
Summoner spellsFlashSmiteMax orderWWQQEEStartHunter's MacheteHealth PotionCoreSorcerer's ShoesRabadon's DeathcapSpirit of the Spectral WraithZhonya's Hourglass

Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.

Runes

Marks 9 · Seals 9 · Glyphs 9 · Quints 3Open in builder →
Greater Mark of Magic Penetration+0.87 magic penetration×9
Greater Seal of Armor+1.41 armor×9
Greater Glyph of Ability Power+1.19 ability power×9
Greater Quintessence of Ability Power+4.95 ability power×3
Option Totals at Level 18
Magic Pen+7.83
Armor+12.66
Ability Power+25.56

Matchups

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Skill Leveling Order

Max order W → Q → E
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QQQQQQ
WWWWWW
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RRRR

Max in the order W → Q → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.

Item Build

Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16

Build path · Hunter's Machete → Health Potion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rabadon's Deathcap → Spirit of the Spectral Wraith → Zhonya's Hourglass

StartHunter's MacheteHealth PotionOpen with Hunter's Machete + Health Potion.
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
CoreRabadon's DeathcapSpirit of the Spectral WraithZhonya's Hourglass
SituationalAbyssal ScepterRylai's Crystal ScepterVoid StaffLiandry's TormentMejai's Soulstealer
OffenseOffense21
Summoner's Wrath0/1Fury0/4Sorcery4/4Butcher0/2
Deadliness0/4Blast4/4Destruction0/1
Havoc3/3Weapon Expertise0/1Arcane Knowledge1/1
Lethality0/2Brute Force0/2Mental Force3/3Spellsword1/1
Frenzy0/1Sunder0/3Archmage4/4
Executioner1/1
DefenseDefense0
Summoner's Resolve0/1Perseverance0/3Durability0/4Tough Skin0/2
Hardiness0/3Resistance0/3Bladed Armor0/1
Unyielding0/2Relentless0/2Veteran's Scars0/1Safeguard0/1
Block0/1Tenacious0/3Juggernaut0/3
Defender0/1Legendary Armor0/3Good Hands0/1Reinforced Armor0/1
Honor Guard0/1
UtilityUtility9
Summoner's Insight1/1Wanderer0/3Meditation3/3Improved Recall1/1
Scout0/1Mastermind3/3Expanded Mind0/3Artificer0/2
Greed0/4Runic Affinity1/1Vampirism0/3Biscuiteer0/1
Wealth0/2Awareness0/4Strength of Spirit0/3Explorer0/1
Pickpocket0/1Intelligence0/3
Nimble0/1

21 points into Offense to push early damage share.

Base Stats

Lv1 · growth · Lv18
Health390+80Lv18 1750
Mana251+59Lv18 1254
HP regen4.6+0.6Lv18 14.8
Mana regen6.9+0.65Lv18 18
Attack Damage45.95+2.63Lv18 90.6
Armor11+3.5Lv18 70.5
Magic Resist30fixed
Move Speed335fixed
Range480fixed

Skills

Passive · Q · W · E · R
Dread
PassiveDread

Nearby enemies have their Magic Resist reduced by 10.

Terrify
QTerrifyCD 15/14/13/12/11s · Cost 65/75/85/95/105

Strikes a target unit with fear, causing it to flee in terror for a duration.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
15
14
13
12
11
Cost
65
75
85
95
105
Duration
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Drain
WDrainCD 10/9/8/7/6s · Cost 80/90/100/110/120

Fiddlesticks saps the life force of an enemy, dealing damage to a target over time and healing himself.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
10
9
8
7
6
Cost
80
90
100
110
120
Health Drained
60
90
120
150
180
Health Gained
60
65
70
75
80
Dark Wind
EDark WindCD 15/14/13/12/11s · Cost 50/70/90/110/130

A wisp of wind strikes an enemy unit and then bounces to nearby enemy units, dealing damage and silencing the victims.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
15
14
13
12
11
Cost
50
70
90
110
130
Damage
65
85
105
125
145
Mana Cost
50
70
90
110
130
Crowstorm
RCrowstormCD 150/140/130s · Cost 150/200/250

A murder of crows flock wildly around Fiddlesticks, dealing damage each second to all enemy units in the area.

Lv
1
2
3
CD
150
140
130
Cost
150
200
250
Damage
125
225
325
Cooldown
150
140
130

Champion Tips

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Playing as

  • Use Dark Wind to rack up many minion kills, and try to use Drain on minions to get the maximum health drain.
  • Use Terrify on enemies before starting up Crowstorm or Drain to ensure maximum damage.
  • Fiddlesticks is very fragile if you build AP items. Try to strike a balance between offense and defense with runes, masteries, and items.

Playing against

  • Avoid attacking while close to your allies. Dark Wind will bounce between you and your allies extending the duration of its silence.
  • If Fiddlesticks has used Crowstorm, try casting a stun or slow and moving out of range until the spell dissipates.
  • If Fiddlesticks is nowhere to be seen, watch out for an ambush Crowstorm from brush.

Frequently Asked

The quick answers, straight from this build

What runes for Fiddlesticks?

Marks Greater Mark of Magic Penetration 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Ability Power 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Ability Power 3

What mastery setup for Fiddlesticks?

21/0/9 split. 21 points into Offense to push early damage share.

What is Fiddlesticks’s skill order?

Max in the order W → Q → E, taking R whenever available. Max in the order W → Q → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.

What is Fiddlesticks’s item build?

Start: Hunter's Machete + Health Potion → Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes → Core: Rabadon's Deathcap · Spirit of the Spectral Wraith · Zhonya's Hourglass

Who is Fiddlesticks weak against?

Lee Sin / Kassadin / Nunu

Lore

For nearly twenty years, Fiddlesticks has stood alone in the easternmost summoning chamber of the Institute of War. Only the burning emerald light of his unearthly gaze pierces the musty darkness of his dust-covered home. It is here that the Harbinger ...

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