Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1
Doran's Bow
400 goldThis is the most-supported Draft/Ranked starting item in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off before leaving base.
Game patch 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1
Reference patch 16.20.1
Corki Bot · Normal Draft
Corki has a reviewed secondary role here. It is less common than the primary roles, but it has a recognisable role-specific plan.
Reviewed secondaryStandard Summoner's Rift preparationHistorical referenceRecommendation review pending
These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.
- Recommendation patch
- 16.16 Data Dragon
- Build validation patch
- 16.19.1 Data Dragon
- Item lookup patch
- 16.20.1 Data Dragon
Normal Draft · Bot
Evidence-supported Corki Bot
Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.
First item
Essence Reaver
3,050 goldThis item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Boots
Plated Steelcaps
1,200 goldThis is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.
Core
The Collector
3,000 goldThis item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Late
Infinity Edge
3,500 goldThis item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Flexible
Bloodthirster
3,400 goldKeeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.
Repeated spell rotations
Cosmic Drive
3,000 goldCompletes the six-item inventory with movement speed and ability haste for repeated late-game spell rotations.
Complete build choices
Choose the route before play
Recommendation review pending
AlternativeToo much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing is already deciding fights.
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Best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing is already deciding fights.
- First itemEssence Reaver
- BootsPlated Steelcaps
- Morellonomicon
- LateInfinity Edge
- FlexibleBloodthirster
- Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeThey burst meZhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.
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Best when: Zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.
- First itemEssence Reaver
- BootsPlated Steelcaps
- Zhonya's Hourglass
- LateInfinity Edge
- FlexibleBloodthirster
- Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeOne spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect the first important cast against you.
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Best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect the first important cast against you.
- First itemEssence Reaver
- BootsPlated Steelcaps
- CoreThe Collector
- Banshee's Veil
- FlexibleBloodthirster
- Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeThey stack magic resistVoid Staff becomes valuable when the target has bought meaningful magic resistance.
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Best when: Void Staff becomes valuable when the target has bought meaningful magic resistance.
- First itemEssence Reaver
- BootsPlated Steelcaps
- CoreThe Collector
- Void Staff
- FlexibleBloodthirster
- Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
Runes and summoner spells
Runes and summoner spellsCorkiBot
Preserve firing space and turn longer fights into sustained damage.
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Cut Down
Sorcery
Celerity
Gathering Storm
Flash
BarrierAvoid duplicating the same defensive spell without a reason. Barrier protects the user; Heal can protect both nearby lane partners.
Choose Cleanse only when removable crowd control is the lane or fight problem and you can use it reliably.
Static alternatives
Compare the problem before changing the plan
These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.
Too much healing
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing is already deciding fights.
They burst me
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.
One spell stops me
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's spell shield can protect the first important cast against you.
They stack magic resist
Void Staff
Void Staff becomes valuable when the target has bought meaningful magic resistance.
Kit reference
Corki abilities
Ability names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads are independently written; the current in-game tooltip remains authoritative.
Abilities Data Dragon 16.20.1Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive
Hextech Munitions
What it doesA percentage of Corki's basic attack damage is dealt as bonus true damage.
Practical readHextech Munitions is an automatic part of the kit involving basic-attack interaction and damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
Q
Q ability
Phosphorus Bomb
What it doesCorki fires a flash bomb at a target location, dealing magic damage to enemies in the area. This attack additionally reveals units in the area for a duration.
Practical readPhosphorus Bomb is a ranged cast involving damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown9/8.5/8/7.5/7 secCost60/65/70/75/80Listed range825 units
Vision
This ability supplies sight or reveals its target. That information effect can matter even when damage is not the main reason to cast it.
W
W ability
Valkyrie
What it doesCorki flies a short distance, dropping bombs that create a trail of fire that damages opponents who remain in it.
Practical readValkyrie contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown20/18/16/14/12 secCost80/85/90/95/100Listed range600 units
E
E ability
Gatling Gun
What it doesCorki's gatling gun rapidly fires in a cone in front of him, dealing damage and reducing enemy Armor and Magic Resist.
Practical readGatling Gun is a ranged cast involving damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown12 secCost50/55/60/65/70Listed range600 units
R
Ultimate
Missile Barrage
What it doesCorki fires a missile toward his target location that explodes on impact, dealing damage to enemies in an area. Corki stores missiles over time, up to a maximum. Every 3rd missile fired will be a Big One, dealing extra damage.
Practical readMissile Barrage is a ranged cast involving damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cost35Listed range1225 units
Adapt the plan
What to do when the game changes
Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.
Ahead plan
Protect the carry lead and finish the next objective
Lane
Pressure farm with your Support while keeping the wave and river warded; two opponents can still punish an isolated carry.
Map play
Move after the wave is secured and attack the objective from a position your team can defend.
Fights
Deal damage to the closest safe target and preserve the shutdown. The lead matters only while you remain alive.
Even plan
Prioritise farm, spacing and coordination with Support
Lane
Match the opposing carry's income and trade when both lane partners can participate.
Map play
Finish the wave before rotating unless the fight is immediate and clearly reachable.
Fights
Stand behind allied control and build damage on reachable targets before stepping toward the back line.
Behind plan
Keep collecting safe gold and shorten dangerous exposure
Lane
Farm near tower or with nearby allies. Give up isolated minions instead of offering another kill.
Map play
Avoid being first into river and trade an unsafe objective for income when the team cannot contest.
Fights
Wait for enemy cooldowns and attack whoever enters your safe range; survival creates more damage than a desperate flank.
Pings, movement and objectives
Corki Bot map plan
Protect income and coordinate with Support. Your movement should follow the wave, while your pings make target choice and danger clear before the fight begins.
Carry the lead into the next safe fight
- Ping
- Use Target on the reachable opponent, Danger when Support or Jungle is too far away, and On My Way after the wave is secured.
- Farm or rotate
- Finish the wave, recall on the item timing and rotate with protection. Do not cross river alone to save a few seconds.
- Objective
- Attack from the safe side of the objective and keep damaging the nearest reachable threat. Preserving the shutdown matters more than chasing.
Build the item timing and move together
- Ping
- Use Target to align with Support, Enemy Missing when either Bot opponent leaves and Danger if an engage begins outside your safe range.
- Farm or rotate
- Rotate after the wave or when the objective fight is immediate and reachable. Communicate if staying for the wave is the safer call.
- Objective
- Enter behind vision and allied control. Keep a route away from the enemy engage before starting sustained damage.
Shorten exposure and recover guaranteed gold
- Ping
- Use Retreat before Support or Jungle forces a fight you cannot damage, and Enemy Missing as soon as the winning Bot lane leaves.
- Farm or rotate
- Avoid being first into river. Move with Support after the safe wave, or trade an unsafe objective for protected farm.
- Objective
- Stand beside peel and attack whoever enters safe range. Do not cross enemy control to reach the opposing carry.
Objective setup
Four calls, in order
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
- 1Secure the wave
Finish safe farm and communicate the recall or move before the objective setup begins.
- 2Enter protected
Walk with Support or another ally and choose the side where enemy engage cannot reach you first.
- 3Set attack space
Keep an exit route and identify the nearest target you can damage without crossing enemy control.
- 4Stay alive
Continue useful damage without chasing away from the objective or donating a shutdown.
Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.
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