The 6-Year Mystery of Chempunk Chainsword
If you’ve been following League of Legends for a while, you might have noticed an oddity: the Chempunk Chainsword item, despite existing in the game for over six years, hasn’t really been addressed or updated in any meaningful way. And honestly, it’s gotten to the point where almost nobody builds it.
This surprised me recently when I stumbled upon a Reddit discussion pointing out that the highest pickrate for Chempunk Chainsword is a mere 5%, mostly on champions like Senna, who isn’t even a bruiser—a category you’d expect to use this gear more.
What’s Going on with Chempunk Chainsword?
At first glance, you might wonder why Riot Games hasn’t just buffed or reworked the Chainsword as they do with so many other items. But here’s the catch: simply buffing its stats could make it a broken early stat stick. That’s not a real solution.
Instead, the Reddit community and I feel it needs a rework that gives it a unique identity, something more beyond raw stats.
Chempunk Chainsword vs. Mortal Reminder and Morellonomicon
To understand better, let’s compare it with similar items like Morellonomicon and Mortal Reminder. Morellonomicon sees way more love — it’s picked 20-30% on some mages, partly because its passive effect is highly valuable.
Mortal Reminder, on the other hand, is the go-to item for bruisers who want to deal with healing thanks to its armor penetration, which Chempunk Chainsword currently lacks.
The Chainsword tries to fit somewhere in between, but it never really finds a spot because it doesn’t offer a clear benefit like these other two.
What Could a Rework Look Like?
One idea floated around (and one I like) is adding a bleeding effect that lasts about 3 seconds. Normally, bleed effects on AD items have been a tricky business — they tend to be either too weak or too overpowered. But pairing it with a Grievous Wounds effect could keep it balanced while giving the item a niche use.
The key goal would be to make sure it scales well throughout the game and doesn’t become a strong early rush item, which would kill build diversity.
Why Does This Matter?
For me, items like this represent more than just numbers—they’re part of the game’s identity and strategy. When an item sits neglected for years, it feels like a missed opportunity.
I remember trying to build Chainsword on a bruiser once, hoping it would work like Mortal Reminder, but it just felt weak and unnecessary. It’s clear Riot needs to give it a fresh look.
What’s Next for Chempunk Chainsword?
Riot hasn’t officially announced any plans for the Chainsword, but the demand from the community is clear. An item rework that finds the right balance could bring it back into the meta.
If you want to track changes like this, sites like League of Legends Item Database offer up-to-date info on pickrates and stats.
In the meantime, it’s interesting to reflect on how some items simply fade away because they don’t meet players’ needs.
Final Thoughts
So, after 6 years, the Chempunk Chainsword still wasn’t addressed. But I’m hopeful that with the growing feedback, Riot will take a look and finally give it a fresh identity that makes building it a fun and viable choice.
Curious how other items have evolved over time? Check out this [Link to related post] where we dive into popular item reworks in League.
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Happy gaming, and may your builds always be on point!
