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Twisted Fate

the Card Master · Mage · Mana

Loaded DiceWild CardsQPick A CardWGateEDestinyR
Summoner spellsFlashIgniteMax orderQQWWEEStartDoran's RingHealth PotionCoreSorcerer's ShoesLich BaneRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff

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 Magic Resist+1.34 magic resist×9
Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed+1.5% movement speed×3
Option Totals at Level 18
Magic Pen+7.83
Armor+12.66
Move Speed+4.5%

Matchups

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Favorable

Unfavorable

Skill Leveling Order

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

Item Build

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

Build path · Doran's Ring → Health Potion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Lich Bane → Rabadon's Deathcap → Void Staff

StartDoran's RingHealth PotionOpen with Doran's Ring + Health Potion.
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
CoreLich BaneRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff
SituationalZhonya's HourglassDeathfire GraspMorellonomiconRod of AgesTwin Shadows
OffenseOffense21
Summoner's Wrath1/1Fury0/4Sorcery4/4Butcher0/2
Deadliness0/4Blast4/4Destruction0/1
Havoc2/3Weapon 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 Recall0/1
Scout0/1Mastermind3/3Expanded Mind0/3Artificer1/2
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
Health384+82Lv18 1778
Mana202+38Lv18 848
HP regen4.5+0.6Lv18 14.7
Mana regen6.5+0.5Lv18 15
Attack Damage46.41+3.3Lv18 102.5
Armor11.25+3.15Lv18 64.8
Magic Resist30fixed
Move Speed330fixed
Range525fixed

Skills

Passive · Q · W · E · R
Loaded Dice
PassiveLoaded Dice

Upon killing a unit, Twisted Fate rolls his 'lucky' dice receiving anywhere between 1 and 6 bonus gold.

Wild Cards
QWild CardsCD 6s · Cost 60/70/80/90/100

Twisted Fate throws three cards, dealing damage to each enemy unit they pass through.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
6
6
6
6
6
Cost
60
70
80
90
100
Damage
60
110
160
210
260
Pick A Card
WPick A CardCD 6s · Cost 40/55/70/85/100

Twisted Fate chooses a magic card from his deck, and uses that for his next attack, causing bonus effects.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
6
6
6
6
6
Cost
40
55
70
85
100
Blue Card Damage
40
60
80
100
120
Blue Card Mana Restore
50
75
100
125
150
Red Card Damage
30
45
60
75
90
Red Card Slow %
30
35
40
45
50
Gold Card Damage
15
22.5
30
37.5
45
Gold Card Stun Duration
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
Gate
EGateCD 20s

After channeling, Twisted Fate Teleports to any target location.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
20
20
20
20
20
Bonus Damage
55
80
105
130
155
Attack Speed Increase
10
15
20
25
30
Destiny
RDestinyCD 180/150/120s · Cost 150/125/100

Twisted Fate predicts the fortunes of his foes, revealing and slowing all enemy champions. Gate's channel time is also reduced during this duration.

Lv
1
2
3
CD
180
150
120
Cost
150
125
100
Duration
6
8
10
Cooldown
180
150
120
Mana Cost
150
125
100

Champion Tips

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Playing as

  • Coordinate with your allies for the best time to use Destiny to ambush enemies.
  • Stealth characters often escape a battle with very low hit points. Take advantage of Destiny's ability to reveal stealthed units to finish them off.
  • Twisted Fate is viable as an Attack Damage or Ability Power character, letting him fit on many different team compositions.

Playing against

  • Focus on dodging Wild Cards early when your champion doesn't have the hit points to afford getting hit.
  • If you have low health, use Destiny as an indicator to run to safety. It will give you a head start in escaping any possible ganks.

Frequently Asked

The quick answers, straight from this build

What runes for Twisted Fate?

Marks Greater Mark of Magic Penetration 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed 3

What mastery setup for Twisted Fate?

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

What is Twisted Fate’s skill order?

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

What is Twisted Fate’s item build?

Start: Doran's Ring + Health Potion → Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes → Core: Lich Bane · Rabadon's Deathcap · Void Staff

Who is Twisted Fate weak against?

Kassadin

Lore

Although born to poor gypsy parents, the champion known as Twisted Fate was able to gamble his way to prosperity as a card shark in the seedy underground gambling circuits of Demacia and Noxus. No matter how close the authorities came to catching him, ...

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