What is the best build for Teemo Top Lane in Patch 16.5?

The optimal Teemo Top Lane build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Flash and Teleport as summoner spells.

What runes should I use on Teemo Top Lane?

Teemo Top Lane runs Lethal Tempo as the keystone in Precision with Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Coup de Grace. Secondary tree is Domination with Taste of Blood and Treasure Hunter.

Is Teemo good in Patch 16.5?

Teemo is B tier in Top Lane with a 50.4% win rate in Emerald+ ranked games on Patch 16.5, according to OP.GG data. Teemo is a solid, balanced pick.

What are Teemo's power spikes in Top Lane?

Teemo hits a significant power spike when completing Infinity Edge. The two-item spike with Infinity Edge and Phantom Dancer is when Teemo becomes a major threat. Skill priority is Q > W > E, so maxing the primary ability first accelerates early-game power.

When should I pick Teemo in ranked?

Teemo is a B tier Top Lane pick in Patch 16.5 with a 2.2% pick rate. Teemo works well as a Marksman and Mage and fits team compositions that need magic damage and zone control.

What summoner spells should I run on Teemo Top Lane?

The recommended summoner spells for Teemo Top Lane are Flash and Teleport. This is the highest win-rate combination in Emerald+ ranked games on Patch 16.5.

What is Teemo's hardest matchup in Top Lane?

Anivia is one of the toughest Top Lane matchups for Teemo. Anivia is S+ tier with a 55.3% win rate. Use Meridian Zero's matchup analysis tool to get detailed trading patterns and win conditions for Teemo vs Anivia.

Teemo Top Lane Guide — Patch 16.5 Builds, Runes & Matchups

Teemo is a B tier Top Lane champion in League of Legends Patch 16.5 with a 50.4% win rate in Emerald+ ranked games, according to OP.GG data. The optimal Teemo build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion, with core items being Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster and Berserker's Greaves. For runes, run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination as the secondary tree. Skill priority is Q > W > E. Teemo is best played with Flash and Teleport as summoner spells. The most challenging matchup in Top Lane is Anivia (S+ tier, 55.3% win rate).

Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics

Best Build — Patch 16.5

Start Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Core Infinity EdgePhantom DancerBloodthirster

Boots Berserker's Greaves

Spells FlashTeleport

Priority Q > W > E

Expert Tips

Toxic Shot (passive) poison stacks with every hit. Auto attack 3x before E for optimal DPS on a single target.
Noxious Trap (R) mushrooms are invisible. Place them in high-traffic corridors and jungle entrances, not just in lane.
Blinding Dart (Q) blocks auto attacks for 1.5-2.5 seconds. Save it for the enemy's auto-attack burst window, not just poke.

Top Lane Matchups — Difficulty by Opponent

Opponent	Tier	Difficulty
Anivia	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Shen	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Kayle	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Garen	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Ornn	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Malphite	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Irelia	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Renekton	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Aatrox	S+	Hard	Analyze →
Vayne	S	Hard	Analyze →
Fiora	S	Hard	Analyze →
Camille	S	Hard	Analyze →

Runes — Patch 16.5

KeystoneLethal Tempo

Primary TreePrecision

Slot 1Triumph

Slot 2Legend: Alacrity

Slot 3Coup de Grace

Secondary TreeDomination

Secondary 1Taste of Blood

Secondary 2Treasure Hunter