Why would I buy runes?

omnicron007·Mar 18, 2015·2 votes·771 views

I can get a 3% damage reduction or basically a new champ. Why would I pick the rune unless I'm 100% satisfied with the current selection of champions I have? Runes should be free and unlock at level 30 imo.

9 Comments

ZavernMar 18, 20152 votes

Because a champion has pre-determined stats. You can buy runes to use it on EVERY single champion you use. A basic build that can be used on all Tanks can cost 12,000~ IP, while every single Tank Champion in the game will cost 2-3x that. 10-20 more Armor/Magic Resist at the start makes once hell of a difference. Not to mention if you get Gold Gain. Gold Gain on Supports (nice, but I wouldn't recommend) or on junglers helps a lot.

GaleWinUnleashedMar 18, 20151 votes

I use weird runes for my support page. Half armor, half mana regen. It's awful nice out-sustaining my lane opponents just because I can spam my defense spells more often.

ReinouMar 18, 20152 votes

I've lost many games(esp. mirror matches) just because the opponent had a better rune set up than I did.

Hell, although it's rare, runes can determine whether a champion is viable or not.

I guess it's fine to not buy runes if you don't play ranked, but if you do, they should be prioritized over new champions.

Linna ExcelMar 18, 20151 votes

You really should get runes before going into ranked. If not, you only have yourself to blame if you fall into bronze.

SalidfingersMar 18, 20152 votes

Runes do make a difference.

Example:

If a Cho runs only Ap quins top i can destroy him, but if he runs ap quins and blues then he out trades me.

10 extra damage can determine a fight over trades with attacks and abilities. Its even better when the opponent didn't even get any armor runes.

Linna ExcelMar 18, 20151 votes

At the least you need runes to jungle. Also if you don't buy them, you are going to be at a permanent disadvantage over the other guy. If you want to be cheap, save up for tier 3 runes and forget about 1s and 2s.

However the best answer to buying runes is because that's what all the good players do and they do it because it's the best thing you can do to stay even with the other guy.

GaleWinUnleashedMar 18, 20151 votes

Honestly, champions are more expensive than runes in the long run. And if you don't have runes, you'll be at a permanent disadvantage because everybody else has them. At the very least buy some basic runes; armor seals, magic resist glyphs (per level or not is up to you), penetration marks, and AP/AD quints. Nice and simple, and it helps more than you might think.