Rammus Top build for patch 16.11, generated from current-patch ranked Emerald+ games. Below: comp-aware build path, runes, top 10 bans for the matchup, and how Rammus wins.
Rammus is an AP tank in the top, and on patch 16.11 they grade out as an off-meta pick — a 51.0% win rate, 0.1% pick rate, 910 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Rammus holds a fairly even power curve, staying relevant at every stage rather than relying on a single timing.
How Rammus wins: landing engage and starting fights on Rammus's terms, and grouped 5-v-5 teamfights, where Rammus tips the fight. The kit grades 8/10 engage, 7/10 teamfighting, 7/10 roaming. Rammus's soft spots are split-push and siege (3/10, 3/10) — avoid fights that hinge on them.
The most-played core build is Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Jak'Sho, The Protean, which holds a 59.4% win rate across 32 games this patch. Pick the enemy team to adapt each item slot to the specific matchup.
Most-played core build and runes for Rammus Top this patch, from Emerald+ ranked games. Pick the enemy team at the top of the page for a comp-specific build.
Rammus is also played in these other roles this patch.
Drafting a whole team? The Team Builder coaches all 10 picks at once. Want Rammus's current standing? Open the Tier List.