Singed is a “different” champion and players don’t know how to react when they play against them. That is mainly because of this champion’s skillset. When you see a Singed against you in the loading screen, there are two options; either your opponent doesn’t really know what they are doing and you will easily win the lane or they are aware of Singed’s abilities, which is one of the worst scenarios for top laners. That is because Singed is incredibly unpredictable and because of their untraditional skillset, not everyone knows how to play against a seasoned Singed player. In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about this League of Legends champion, starting with their skills, how to play, counters, voice actor and many more!

Singed abilities in League of Legends

Here are the abilities of Singed in League of Legends and their official descriptions:

PASSIVE - Noxious Slipstream

Official description: Singed drafts off nearby champions, gaining a burst of Move Speed when passing them.

Q - Poison Trail

Official decription: Leaves a trail of poison behind Singed, dealing damage to enemies caught in the path.

W - Mega Adhesive

Official description: Throws a vial of mega adhesive on the ground, slowing and grounding enemies who walk on it.

E - Fling

Official description: Damages 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.

R - Insanity Potion

Official description: Singed drinks a potent brew of chemicals, granting him increased combat stats, and making his Poison Trail apply Grievous Wounds.

Best Singed builds in League of Legends

Singed can be built in several ways depending on the game's needs and the player's style. Here’s a detailed look at the most effective builds according to Mobalytics:

Most Popular Build

This build focuses on maximizing Singed's damage output and survivability:

Summoner Spells:

• Flash and Ghost for escaping or chasing down enemies.

Runes:

• Conqueror for increased damage during prolonged fights.
• Triumph restores health on kills or assists, enhancing Singed's staying power in fights.
• Legend: Alacrity increases attack speed, which slightly boosts his capability to deal damage.
• Last Stand increases damage when Singed is at low health, perfect for his risky playstyle.
• Celerity and Nimbus Cloak boost his speed, crucial for his engage and escape tactics.

Items:

• Liandry's Torment for increased damage over time.
• Boots of Swiftness reduce the effectiveness of slows against him.
• Rylai's Crystal Scepter to slow enemies with his abilities.
• Dead Man's Plate for armor and speed.
• Jak'Sho, The Protean for defense and utility.
• Force of Nature for magic resistance and speed.

Alternative Build

For players who want a balance of mobility and resistance:

• Runes include Phase Rush for bursts of speed after engaging with abilities, and Gathering Storm for scaling power into the late game.
• Items: The core items remain the same but include Riftmaker for prolonged duels, giving Singed vampiric sustainability.

Off-Meta Build

For an unconventional approach that catches enemies off guard:

• Summoner Spells: Ghost and Ignite to increase kill potential.
• Runes: Summon Aery for consistent poke damage and Scorch for additional burn with his poison.
• Items: This build also includes Riftmaker for its omni-vamp properties, which heal Singed based on damage dealt.

How to play Singed top

When playing Singed in the top lane, your main objective isn't to defeat your opponent outright but to apply continuous pressure. You should focus on killing as many enemy minions as possible before they can do the same, which forces your opponent to farm under their tower, potentially missing out on gold and experience.

• Classic Push: If you lack vision of the enemy jungler, keep the lane pushed using your Q to poison the minion waves. This prevents your minions from taking too much damage and keeps your opponent busy at their tower.
• Aggressive Proxy: When you know the enemy jungler is distant, push past the enemy tower to farm the incoming minion waves with your poison. This tactic not only denies your opponent minions but also chips away at the enemy tower's health over time.
• Jungle Interference: While proxy farming, place deep wards in the enemy jungle to monitor movements and prepare for escapes or further pressure.
• Towards the end of the game, push lanes opposite major objectives like Baron or Dragon. This splits the enemy's attention, allowing your team to secure these objectives with less resistance. Use your high mobility and survivability to escape enemy engagements and rejoin your team for critical fights or pushes.

Singed counters

Here are three of the League of Legends champions that give hard times to Singed:

Poppy

Poppy can disrupt Singed's mobility with her Steadfast Presence, blocking his charge and dash abilities. Their ability to lock down and control Singed makes her a formidable counter. Poppy-Singed matchup may not be the most fun battles you will see but as champion nature, Poppy is one step ahead and you can pick them against Singed if you have to.
 

Ryze

Ryze poses a challenge with their rune magic, rooting Singed and unleashing high burst damage. Their spell combos can decimate Singed before they get a chance to escape or retaliate.

Quinn

Quinn’s advantage lies in their mobility and range. They can harass Singed from a distance and use their Vault to keep him at bay, making it hard for Singed to engage. As long as you can keep your distance against Singed, you will be able to beat them in the lane and Quinn is one of the best champions to do that. That is why it is considered a safe pick against Singed.

Singed voice lines

Singed is one of those champions in the game that doesn’t have many voice lines, but the way they sound makes them special. You will mostly hear their laughs in the game but here are some of their popular lines:

• “Mix, mix, swirl, mix."
• "I hear you."
• To shake, or not to shake."
• "On my way."
• "It's nearly time."
• “How'd that taste?"
• “Shaken, not stirred."
• "I hear you."
• “On my way."
• “It's nearly time."
• “This may hurt."
• “Mix, mix, swirl, mix."
• “To shake, or not to shake."
   

Singed voice actor

Roger Jackson is the voice behind Singed, bringing a rich and varied background in voice acting to the character. He is known for roles in many other media projects, including films, television shows, and video games.

Singed release date

Singed has been a part of League of Legends since its early days, having been released on April 18, 2009.

Is Singed a villain in Arcane?

Singed shows up in Arcane, but he is not the main villain. He works as a scientist and helps Silco with dangerous experiments. He creates Shimmer, a drug that gives power but also causes harm. He also tests on people and shows no care for the pain he causes. Still, the show does not paint him as fully evil. Singed is not a hero, but he is not the biggest threat either.

What is Singed's real name?

Singed’s real name is Corin Reveck. Riot confirms this in the official League of Legends lore universe. He later adopted the name Singed when he moved to Zaun and began his harsh experiments on himself and others.