Udyr runs at enemies with E stun, toggles R for AoE damage, and W for sustain. He's the definition of a stat-check champion — if you're ahead, nobody can 1v1 you.
Abilities
Skills Overview
P
Bridge Between
Passive
Udyr has four basic Abilities that swap between Stances and can Recast an Ability to renew it with Ultimate benefits. Additionally, after using an Ability, Udyr's next two Attacks gain Attack Speed.
Awakened: every few abilities, the next stance is empowered. Track your passive for max value.
Q
Wilding Claw
Attack Speed · Lightning
Udyr gains attack speed and his next two attacks deal bonus physical damage. Recast: Gain even more attack speed, and the next two attacks call lightning to strike the target.
CD: 6 · Cost: 20
Q gives AS and lightning strikes. Awakened Q: massive lightning burst AoE.
W
Iron Mantle
Shield · Heal
Udyr gains a shield and his next two attacks heal him. Recast: Gain an even bigger shield and heal based on max health over the next couple seconds.
CD: 6 · Cost: 40
W shields and heals on hit. Awakened W: massive shield + lifesteal.
E
Blazing Stampede
Stun · MS
Udyr gains movement speed and his first attack against each target will Stun them. Recast: Gain even more movement speed and immunity to immobilizing effects for a couple seconds.
CD: 6 · Cost: 40
E stuns the first enemy hit and gives MS. Your primary engage tool.
R
Wingborne Storm
AoE · AP Burst
Udyr surrounds himself in a glacial storm, damaging and slowing nearby enemies. Recast: Empower and unleash the storm, causing it to track enemies and deal additional damage.
CD: 6 · Cost: 40
R deals AoE magic damage around you. Awakened R: massive AoE explosion.
Skill Leveling Order — Max R first, then Q, then W, then E · Awaken priority: R
| Level | Q | W | E | R | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Q — AS for clear | ||||
| 2 | Take W — sustain | ||||
| 3 | Take E — stun | ||||
| 4 | Take R — AoE damage | ||||
| 5 | Level R | ||||
| 6 | R maxed — Awaken priority | ||||
| 7 | Level Q | ||||
| 8 | Level Q | ||||
| 9 | Level Q | ||||
| 10 | Q maxed ✓ | ||||
| 11 | Level W | ||||
| 12 | Level W | ||||
| 13 | Level W | ||||
| 14 | W maxed ✓ | ||||
| 15 | Level E | ||||
| 16 | Level E | ||||
| 17 | Level E | ||||
| 18 | E maxed ✓ |
Itemization
Recommended Builds
Core Build
Sunfire Cape
Immolate + tankiness. R AoE + Sunfire = constant burn.
2700g
Plated Steelcaps
Armor.
1100g
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
R permanently slows. They can't escape.
2600g
Demonic Embrace
Burn + HP. Stacks with R AoE.
3000g
Situational
Spirit Visage
Increases W healing.
2900g
Force of Nature
MR + MS.
2800g
Randuin's Omen
Crit reduction.
2700g
Sunfire → Rylai's → Demonic. Run at enemies with R on, they burn and can't escape.
Runes
Resolve Primary
Aftershock
Procs on E stun.
Font of Life
E stun marks for ally healing.
Conditioning
Free resistances.
Unflinching
Tenacity when low.
Precision Secondary
Triumph
Heal on takedown.
Legend: Tenacity
Tenacity.
Shards
Ability Haste · Armor · Health
Gameplay
How to Play Udyr
01
Early Game
Fast Clear, E Stun Ganks
- Start Blue → Gromp → Wolves → Raptors → Red → Krugs. R AoE clears fast.
- E stun ganks are simple but effective. Run at them and stun.
- You win most 1v1s early. Invade aggressively.
- Cycle stances for passive Awakened procs. Don't spam one stance.
- W between camps for healing.
02
Mid Game
Run at People
- E → R → auto → Q for full damage rotation.
- Awakened R is massive AoE burst. Time it for grouped enemies.
- Force objectives. Your sustained DPS shreds dragon/baron.
- Run at the carry. E stun → R burn → they die or flash.
- W when taking burst for the shield + lifesteal.
03
Late Game
Unkillable Bruiser
- Rylai's + R = permanent AoE slow. Nobody escapes you.
- In teamfights, E the carry, toggle R, stand in the middle.
- W Awakened gives a massive shield. Use it when focused.
- You're extremely tanky with Sunfire + tank items. Frontline freely.
- Split-push effectively. You win most 1v1s and clear waves fast.
Teamfighting
How to Teamfight as Udyr
Udyr runs into the fight, stuns the carry, and burns everyone with R. Simple and effective.
1
Engage — E Stun
Run at them
01
E for MS + stun.
02
Run at the carry.
03
R toggle for AoE burn.
You have no gap-closer beyond E MS. If they kite you, you can't reach them.
2
Burn — R AoE
Damage
01
R burns everything nearby.
02
Awakened R for burst AoE.
03
Q for AS between R procs.
3
Sustain — W Shield
Tanking
01
W for shield + heal.
02
Cycle stances for Awakened procs.
03
Rylai's slow keeps enemies in R range.
Awakened cycle: E stun → R burst → Q AS → W shield. Each Awakened proc is powerful — cycle through all 4.
Tips & Tricks
Advanced Mechanics & Hidden Tech
Advanced mechanics for Udyr.
Basic
Stance Cycling
Cycle through all 4 stances for Awakened procs. Don't just spam one stance.
Intermediate
E Stun Cooldown
E stun has a per-target cooldown. You can't stun the same person twice in 6 seconds. Stun different targets.
Basic
R AoE
R deals constant AoE damage. Toggle it on in fights and stand near enemies.
Intermediate
W Sustain
W heals on hit and shields. Use between other stances for sustain in extended fights.
Advanced
Awakened Priority
Awakened R deals the most damage. Time your stance cycling so R is the Awakened ability in fights.
Basic
Simple Gameplan
E run at them → stun → R burn → Q AS → W sustain. Repeat. That's the entire champion.
Matchups
Counters & Matchups
Udyr struggles against kiting champions and ranged CC. He excels against melee champions he can run down.
Click any matchup to expand tips & how to play against them
Loses Against
Lillia outruns you at 500+ MS. You can never reach her.
You can't catch Lillia. Focus on her teammates.
Kindred Q-kites you endlessly.
Flash E stun is your only option. Otherwise ignore her.
Graves kites with E dash and outranges your melee.
Don't chase Graves. Fight his team.
Wins Against
Amumu can't escape E stun. You out-duel him at every stage.
Invade and fight freely.
Karthus can't escape you. E → R → dead.
Run at him. He dies every time.
Evelynn can't fight you at any stage.
Invade her jungle. She's helpless.