Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1
Doran's Ring
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
Singed Top · Normal Draft
Singed has an established solo-lane plan with the income and space needed to trade, manage waves and influence a side lane.
Primary roleStandard 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 · Top
AP solo fighter
Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.
First item
Liandry's Torment
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.
Boots
Boots of Swiftness
1,000 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.
Extended fights
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
2,600 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.
Commit safety
Protoplasm Harness
2,600 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 defence
Jak'Sho, The Protean
3,200 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 itemLiandry's Torment
- BootsBoots of Swiftness
- Morellonomicon
- Commit safetyProtoplasm Harness
- Flexible defenceJak'Sho, The Protean
- 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 itemLiandry's Torment
- BootsBoots of Swiftness
- Zhonya's Hourglass
- Commit safetyProtoplasm Harness
- Flexible defenceJak'Sho, The Protean
- 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 itemLiandry's Torment
- BootsBoots of Swiftness
- Extended fightsRylai's Crystal Scepter
- Banshee's Veil
- Flexible defenceJak'Sho, The Protean
- 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 itemLiandry's Torment
- BootsBoots of Swiftness
- Extended fightsRylai's Crystal Scepter
- Void Staff
- Flexible defenceJak'Sho, The Protean
- Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
Runes and summoner spells
Runes and summoner spellsSingedTop
Take measured lane trades, scale durability and keep a route back to the map.
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Precision
Triumph
Last Stand
Flash
TeleportTeleport preserves recalls and side-lane access. Ignite is a deliberate pressure trade-off, not a universal upgrade.
Keep the defensive secondary runes when repeated poke or one committed trade can decide the lane.
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.
Only when enemy healing is deciding fights
Oblivion Orb
Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.
Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.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.
Situational AP purchase
When should you buy anti-heal?
Buy healing reduction when enemy healing or regeneration is deciding fights and you can keep damaging the relevant target. Grievous Wounds reduces healing; it does not reduce shields, magic damage or crowd control.
Start with the component
Oblivion Orb can provide healing reduction without immediately paying for a completed Morellonomicon. Fit the component around your core damage, mana and survival needs; check the current queue's item tooltip.
Finish when it fits the fight
Complete Morellonomicon when its stats and slot efficiency suit your build. Do not treat it as a mandatory first item just because your champion deals magic damage.
Coordinate coverage
Multiple Grievous Wounds sources do not add their percentages together. Another reliable applier may cover the same target, but you may still need your own source for a separate fight or target.
Repeated spell damage and damage over time can maintain coverage more reliably than a single hit. Match the purchase to your actual spell access, enemy sustain and the teammates who can apply the debuff.
Will the fight last long enough?
If you die before dealing damage, you apply no healing reduction. If your target dies before healing, there is little healing to prevent. The debuff applies on qualifying damage immediately; it does not need to build up. It remains briefly after your last hit, so teammates can benefit even after you disengage.
Only healing during the active debuff counts. For example, 40% reduction prevents 80 of a 200-point heal, or 400 of a 1,000-point heal, before other modifiers. Compare that with the damage, penetration or survival you delayed; neither example guarantees a kill. Healing after the debuff expires is unaffected.
See the Oblivion Orb and Morellonomicon references for current effects and queue availability. These are situational decisions, not a measured best-build claim.
Kit reference
Singed 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
Noxious Slipstream
What it doesSinged drafts off nearby champions, gaining a burst of Move Speed when passing them.
Practical readNoxious Slipstream is the always-on rule shaping Singed's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.
Q
Q ability
Poison Trail
What it doesLeaves a trail of poison behind Singed, dealing damage to enemies caught in the path.
Practical readPoison Trail contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cost13Listed range20 units
W
W ability
Mega Adhesive
What it doesThrows a vial of mega adhesive on the ground, slowing and grounding enemies who walk on it.
Practical readMega Adhesive is a ranged cast involving a slowing effect. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown17/16/15/14/13 secCost60/70/80/90/100Listed range1000 units
E
E ability
Fling
What it doesDamages target enemy unit and flings them into the air behind Singed. If the target Singed flings lands in his Mega Adhesive, they are also rooted.
Practical readFling contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown10/9.5/9/8.5/8 secCost60/70/80/90/100Listed range125 units
R
Ultimate
Insanity Potion
What it doesSinged drinks a potent brew of chemicals, granting him increased combat stats, and making his Poison Trail apply Grievous Wounds.
Practical readInsanity Potion is part of Singed's R pattern. Read its listed effect first, then track the cooldown and condition that make the next use valuable.
Cooldown100 secCost100Listed range20 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
Control the side lane without donating the lead
Lane
Hold a favourable wave, pressure the enemy away from farm and keep enough vision to survive the second opponent.
Map play
Push before moving to an objective; arrive through a known route rather than giving up the wave and your shutdown.
Fights
Use the lead to occupy space for the team. Do not chase through the entire enemy formation for one target.
Even plan
Trade around the wave and your strongest cooldowns
Lane
Keep health and minions balanced so one poor trade does not decide the lane.
Map play
Move after the wave is handled and communicate if the opposing Top laner leaves first.
Fights
Choose between front-line duty, side pressure and carry access according to the champion kit.
Behind plan
Protect experience and stop the lane from accelerating
Lane
Farm near safety, avoid repeating the losing trade and ask for help only when the wave creates a realistic window.
Map play
Do not follow a stronger opponent through unseen river. Signal the move and recover guaranteed resources.
Fights
Contribute control or pressure to the nearest safe target instead of trying to repair the score alone.
Pings, movement and objectives
Singed Top map plan
Manage the long lane before leaving it. A useful move begins with a handled wave, a visible route and a teammate who knows you are coming.
Use the side-lane lead without donating it
- Ping
- Ping Enemy Missing when the opposing Top leaves, then On My Way before a flank or objective move.
- Stay or move
- Push the wave before moving. Stay if leaving would hand several minions or your tower back to the opponent.
- Objective
- Arrive through a known route and mark whether you are front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry. Do not enter alone before the team can follow.
Make the wave create the first move
- Ping
- Use Enemy Missing early, Danger on the route they may take, and On My Way only after your own wave is handled.
- Stay or move
- Move after pushing or on a shared recall. Do not follow through unwarded river merely because the opponent left first.
- Objective
- Tell the team whether you can move before the objective starts. Approach with vision and save the cooldown needed for the first real commitment.
Protect experience and communicate the pressure
- Ping
- Ping Enemy Missing immediately and Retreat if teammates are about to meet the stronger Top laner without you.
- Stay or move
- Do not match a stronger opponent through darkness. Clear the safe wave, then group by the shortest controlled route.
- Objective
- State early if you cannot contest. If the team still fights, provide control or protection instead of attempting an isolated flank.
Objective setup
Four calls, in order
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
- 1Handle the wave
Push, catch or communicate the wave before leaving so the opponent does not gain a free move and free income.
- 2Signal the route
Use On My Way for the route you are actually taking and Danger where an unseen opponent may arrive.
- 3Enter together
Move through controlled vision with the Jungler or another ally instead of face-checking the objective alone.
- 4Choose the job
Decide whether you are engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry before the fight begins.
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.
Use the guide
Put Singed into a real matchup
Compare a specific opponent, return to the champion overview, or choose another champion without losing the queue distinction.