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By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Udyr Build — Jungle or Top, AP or AD · Patch 26.20

the Spirit Walker

Patch 26.20 · Stats from the 26.18 Master+ sample (1,640 games).

Udyr, the Spirit Walker, swaps between four stances and recasts one to awaken it, and Blazing Stampede stuns the first time he hits each target. Master+ played him in the jungle more than Top and split his items both ways: Spear of Shojin first for damage, or Liandry's Torment for ability power. Kha'Zix, Sylas and Jarvan IV beat him most often. Lee Sin, Graves and Viego were level with him.

FighterTank

Patch 26.18 · Jungle · Ranked Solo/Duo · Master+ · EUW · KR · NA · 1,640 games · Preview sample

Role snapshot (Jungle)

CTier
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
2.5%
Ban Rate
1.5%

1,640

Games

High

Confidence

Win rate by lane

  • Jungle46.5% · 1,000 games
  • Top50.7% · 535 games · small sample

Most common path

56 games

62.5%Win Rate

Start
FlashSmite

Other first item

30 games

40.0%Win Rate

Start
FlashIgnite

Runes

Patch 26.18

This exact page: taken in 15.2% of games·51.0% win rate over 249 games.

Primary

Precision

Press the Attack

Hitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions.

Triumph

Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold.

Legend: Haste

Takedowns on enemies grant permanent Basic Ability Haste.

Coup de Grace

Deal more damage to low health enemy champions.

Secondary

Inspiration

Approach Velocity

Bonus MS towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired, increased for enemy champions that you impair.

Magical Footwear

You get free boots at 12 min but you cannot buy boots before then. Each takedown you get makes your boots come 45s sooner.

Shards

  • Adaptive Force
  • Adaptive Force
  • Health Scaling

Other keystones taken

  • Grasp of the Undying29.8% taken · 49.8% win488 games
  • Conqueror24.1% taken · 46.7% win396 games
  • Stormraider's Surge5.7% taken · 40.9% win93 games

Tree pairs

  • Precision + Inspiration49.5% taken · 46.2% win812 games
  • Resolve + Inspiration28.0% taken · 49.7% win459 games
  • Precision + Sorcery5.5% taken · 58.9% win90 games

Skill Order

Which ability to max first, and the level each point goes in — Udyr's most common path.

Q

Wilding Claw

Udyr gains attack speed and his next two attacks deal bonus physical damage.

Cooldown 6s · 20 Mana
W

Iron Mantle

Udyr gains a shield and his next two attacks heal him.

Cooldown 6s · 40 Mana
E

Blazing Stampede

Udyr gains movement speed and his first attack against each target will Stun them.

Cooldown 6s · 40 Mana
R

Wingborne Storm

Udyr surrounds himself in a glacial storm, damaging and slowing nearby enemies.

Cooldown 6s · 40 Mana

Max Order

QEW

Max Q first, then E, then W. Take R whenever available (2 / 16).

Level-up Order

  • Q
  • W
  • E
  • R
Ability123456789101112131415161718
QWilding ClawQQQQQQ
WIron MantleWWWW
EBlazing StampedeEEEEEE
RWingborne StormRR

Matchup map (Jungle)

How Udyr performs against enemy jungle laners

Levels 1 – 18 · Master+40%60%Udyr's win rate
≥ 60%Very favorable
55 – 60%Favorable
50 – 55%Even
45 – 50%Unfavorable
40 – 45%Hard
< 40%Very hard

Conditional build matrix

Recommended items by enemy team composition

Master+ · Patch 26.18
Mythic / CoreFirst major item
Core 2Second item
Core 3Third item
BootsBoot slot
SituationalPick as needed

Scaling — minute 10–30

UdyrJungle average

Gold

102030

Damage to champions

102030

CS

102030

Counter plan — how to beat Udyr

  • Avoid extended fights — its sustain grows with every trade it survives

  • Build percentage damage — flat penetration falls off against the stats it stacks

  • Punish the cooldown — Udyr is exposed while its rotation is down

  • Ward the flank — vision is what turns its best opening into a worse one

  • Respect the spike — Riot rates the kit 7/10, so a practised player gets more out of it than the average

Ability details

  • P

    Bridge Between

    Udyr has four basic Abilities that swap between Stances and can Recast an Ability to renew it with Ultimate benefits. Additionally, after using an Ability, Udyr's next two Attacks gain Attack Speed.

    Passive — never cast

  • Q

    Wilding Claw

    Udyr gains attack speed and his next two attacks deal bonus physical damage. Recast: Gain even more attack speed, and the next two attacks call lightning to strike the target.

    Cost 20 ManaCooldown 6sRange 600

  • W

    Iron Mantle

    Udyr gains a shield and his next two attacks heal him. Recast: Gain an even bigger shield and heal based on max health over the next couple seconds.

    Cost 40 ManaCooldown 6sRange 0

  • E

    Blazing Stampede

    Udyr gains movement speed and his first attack against each target will Stun them. Recast: Gain even more movement speed and immunity to immobilizing effects for a couple seconds.

    Cost 40 ManaCooldown 6sRange 600

  • R

    Wingborne Storm

    Udyr surrounds himself in a glacial storm, damaging and slowing nearby enemies. Recast: Empower and unleash the storm, causing it to track enemies and deal additional damage.

    Cost 40 ManaCooldown 6sRange 370

Udyr balance history

Riot's notes from patch 25.S1.1 to 26.20 change Udyr in 3 patches. The latest is patch 26.9, published 2026-04-28.

  1. Patch 26.92026-04-28

    QWildling Claw

    • Bonus Damage on First 2 Attacks3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8% (+4% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's Max Healthto3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8% (+3.5% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's Max Health
    • Bonus Damage On-Hit for 4 seconds5 / 13 / 21 / 29 / 37 / 45 (+25% bonus AD)to6 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 30 / 36 (+20% bonus AD) (+1 - 2% bonus HP)
    • Awakened Bonus Damage on First 2 AttacksAn additional 2 - 4% (based on level) (+3% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's Max HealthtoAn additional 2 - 4% (based on level) (+1.5% per 100 bonus AD) (+1% per 1000 bonus HP of the target's Max Health)
    • Awakened Chain Lightning Damage Per Bounce1.5 - 3% (based on level) (+.8% per 100 AP)to1.5 - 3% (based on level) (+.6% per 100 AP)

    WIron Mantle

    • [NEW] Shield AD Ratio: 50% bonus AD
    • [NEW] Awakened Shield AD Ratio: 100% bonus AD
    • [NEW] Awakened Heal AD Ratio: 50% bonus AD

    EBlazing Stampede

    • [NEW] Move Speed AD Ratio: 5% move speed per 100 bonus AD
    • [NEW] Awakened Move Speed AD Ratio: 10% move speed per 100 bonus AD
    Why, in Riot's words

    Currently, we feel that Udyr's AD Q builds are extremely one note—which makes sense when you look at their scaling. We want to broaden his AD Q bruiser builds by shifting some of his AD ratios out of his Q and into W and E so the stance swapper has more than one stance.

  2. Patch 26.42026-02-18

    QWilding Claw

    • Base Bonus Damage On-Hit5 / 11 / 17 / 23 / 29 / 35to5 / 13 / 21 /29 / 37 / 45

    WIron Mantle

    • Base Shield Strength45 / 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 120to45 / 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145
    Why, in Riot's words

    We want both Q-max and R-max Udyr to be viable builds, but right now they're quite far apart in power. Similarly, maxing W or E second should also be comparable but regardless of build, W is weaker. We'd like to rectify both of these issues by improving the rank-up incentives of both Q and W without giving too much burst damage to AD Udyr and without giving him too much sustain to ignore his lane opponents.

  3. Patch 25.112025-05-27

    RWingborne Storm

    • Storm Stance Empowered Basic Attack Damage10 - 30 (based on level) (+ 30% AP)to10 - 40 (based on level) (+ 35% AP)
    • Storm Damage per Second20 / 34 / 48 / 62 / 76 / 90 (+ 35% AP)to20 / 36 / 52 / 68 / 84 / 100 (+ 35% AP)
    Why, in Riot's words

    Currently, AD Udyr with Q max is having a resurgence while R-centric Udyr builds have fallen significantly behind. We're looking to bring Phoenix Udyr back up to enable him to compete, and particularly looking to reward Udyr for getting his R stance attacks off.

Udyr skins (7)

Riot's data lists 7 looks for Udyr with their own art, the base skin included and 5 chroma variants.

ARAM performance

EstimateB
Win Rate
49.8%
▲ 0.7%
Pick Rate
7.3%
▲ 3.1%
Ban Rate
2.1%
▲ 1.5%
Damage dealt
101.9%
Damage taken
98.0%
Healing
105.6%
Shielding
91.0%
Ability Haste
+5

Best ARAM build

Patch timeline

Riot’s notes

This champion’s win rate on each patch the preview sample spans, over its own games there. What actually changed each patch is in Riot’s own notes.

  1. 26.1944.3% over 411 games · small sample-1.1
  2. 26.1849.7% over 930 games · small sample+0.6
  3. 26.1746.3% over 296 games · small sample—

Udyr's base stats against all 173 champions

  • Udyr's base health of 664 is the 13th-highest of 173 champions on patch 26.20.
  • Udyr's health per level of 92 is the 13th-lowest of 173 champions on patch 26.20 (shared with 3 others).
StatUdyrRankMedian
Base health66413th620
Health per level92=158th104
Base armor31=77th30
Armor per level4.7=42nd4.6
Base magic resist32=32nd32
Magic resist per level2.05=4th1.55
Base attack damage62=50th59
Base attack speed0.65=91st0.656
Attack speed per level3%=42nd2.5%
Move speed350=2nd335
Attack range125=129th175

Udyr at level 1 and level 18

  • Udyr reaches 2228 health at level 18 — 664 at level 1 plus 17 × 92, the 20th-lowest of 173 champions on patch 26.20.
  • Udyr reaches 1121 mana at level 18 — 271 at level 1 plus 17 × 50, the 56th-highest of 145 mana users on patch 26.20.
  • Udyr reaches 110.9 armor at level 18 — 31 at level 1 plus 17 × 4.7, the 62nd-highest of 173 champions on patch 26.20, shared with 2.
  • Udyr reaches 66.85 magic resist at level 18 — 32 at level 1 plus 17 × 2.05, the 5th-highest of 173 champions on patch 26.20, shared with 69.
StatLevel 1Per levelLevel 18Rank at 18
Health664+922228154th of 173
Mana271+50112156th of 145
Armor31+4.7110.9=62nd of 173
Magic resist32+2.0566.85=5th of 173

Riot Data Dragon 16.20.1. Growth curve: League of Legends Wiki — Champion statistic.

Riot's tips for Udyr

Playing Udyr

  • Damage is applied to turtle shield post-mitigation. Therefore, buying defensive items can drastically increase your survivability.
  • Udyr is one of the best junglers in the game. Taking advantage of this can give your team a large XP advantage and map control.

Playing against Udyr

  • Udyr has limited ranged options, try to keep distance.
  • After using the more powerful, Awakened version of an ability, Udyr cannot Awaken other abilities for some time.

Quick answers about Udyr

How does Udyr do against Kha'Zix?
Udyr won 42.9% of 49 counted Master+ games against Kha'Zix. Kha'Zix is one of the opponents that beat Udyr. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Sylas?
Udyr won 35.3% of 34 counted Master+ games against Sylas. Sylas is one of the opponents that beat Udyr. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Jarvan IV?
Udyr won 35.5% of 31 counted Master+ games against Jarvan IV. Jarvan IV is one of the opponents that beat Udyr. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Rengar?
Udyr won 42.4% of 33 counted Master+ games against Rengar. Rengar is one of the opponents that beat Udyr. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Lee Sin?
Udyr won 48.0% of 75 counted Master+ games against Lee Sin. It is close to even. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Graves?
Udyr won 51.0% of 51 counted Master+ games against Graves. It is close to even. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
How does Udyr do against Viego?
Udyr won 52.9% of 34 counted Master+ games against Viego. It is close to even. A small sample — read it as a lean, not a rule.
What class is Udyr?
Riot classes Udyr as Fighter and Tank. This site files the champion under Jungle.
How hard is Udyr to play?
Riot rates Udyr's difficulty 7 out of 10.
What resource does Udyr use?
Udyr's abilities spend Mana.
What is Udyr's attack range?
125 units — the lowest of 173 champions on patch 26.20 (shared with 44 others).
What are Udyr's abilities?
Passive — Bridge Between, Q — Wilding Claw, W — Iron Mantle, E — Blazing Stampede and R — Wingborne Storm.
How many skins does Udyr have?
Riot's data lists 7 skins with their own art, the base look included, plus 5 chroma variants.
How much health does Udyr have at level 18?
2228 — 664 at level 1 plus 17 × 92 per level, Riot's own values, before items and runes.
What is Udyr's ultimate cooldown?
Wingborne Storm (R): 6 seconds by rank, before ability haste, in Riot's Data Dragon 16.20.1.
When did Riot last change Udyr?
Patch 26.9, published 28 April 2026 — the latest of 3 patches that change Udyr in Riot's notes from 25.S1.1 to 26.20.

Udyr at a glance

Udyr, the Spirit Walker, is a Fighter and Tank champion in League of Legends. Riot rates the kit 7/10 for difficulty, 8/10 for attack, 7/10 for defense and 4/10 for magic. Udyr spends Mana and has 7 skins with their own art. Udyr's base health of 664 is the 13th-highest of 173 champions on patch 26.20. Udyr's health per level of 92 is the 13th-lowest of 173 champions on patch 26.20 (shared with 3 others).

Attack8/10
Defense7/10
Magic4/10
Difficulty7/10

Udyr's story

The most powerful spirit walker alive, Udyr communes with all the spirits of the Freljord, whether by empathically understanding their needs, or by channeling and transforming their ethereal energy into his own primal fighting style. He seeks balance within, so that his mind does not get lost amidst others, but he also seeks balance without—for the Freljord's mystical landscape can only thrive with the growth that comes from conflict and struggle, and Udyr knows that sacrifices must be made to keep peaceful stagnance at bay.
— Riot Games, Data Dragon 16.20.1. League of Legends Universe

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Methodology

Data window
Preview sample — a one-time snapshot of 65,406 ranked games (Master+, EUW/KR/NA, patch 26.18), counted by GamGem while our Riot production key is under review. Figures will update daily once it is approved. Counted 26–27 Sept 2026; patches 26.18 (35,477) · 26.19 (18,580) · 26.17 (11,048) · 26.16 (293) · 26.15 (8); by server EUW 22,382 · KR 21,922 · NA 21,065 · EUNE 20 · TR 17. 642 games without a result — remakes ended by vote in their first minutes, and games recorded with no winner — were not counted.
Rank aggregation
Master, Grandmaster and Challenger, pooled — the three ladders the count read its players from. Splitting further leaves samples too small to separate a real effect from noise.
Role assignment
A champion is filed under every lane that holds at least a tenth of its counted games — the position the match itself reports, not the champion’s class. Its headline win rate is across all of them; each lane’s own win rate and games are counted too, and a lane’s tier list ranks by them.
Counters
The two champions in the same position on opposite teams, over that pairing’s own counted games — ranked on the edge pulled toward zero by its sample size, printed raw.
Minimum sample
None — no figure is hidden for being thin. Every rate prints its games, and the confidence band is its 95% margin: Very High within ±1.5 points, High ±2.5, Moderate ±3.1 (1,000 games), Low wider.
Why a build is not a cause
An item is counted when the match ENDS with it, so late items show long games and an item bought when already ahead shows games that were being won. Correlation is what a rate can show; it is not evidence that buying the item caused the win.
Where the numbers come from
Names, classes, abilities, items and runes are Riot Data Dragon. Win, pick and ban rates, builds, keystones, spells and matchups are counted by GamGem from Riot's ranked match records. An estimate, not a count: this panel is not in the preview sample, and is labelled so.

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