Unleash the Fury: Understanding Lethal Tempo’s Attack Speed Boost in League of Legends

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Lethal Tempo, a keystone rune in League of Legends, is all about unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks. So, how much attack speed does it actually give you? The answer depends on your champion type (melee or ranged) and your level. Lethal Tempo grants bonus attack speed per stack, up to a maximum amount, and it temporarily increases the attack speed cap to 10.

For melee champions, Lethal Tempo grants 9-13.5% bonus attack speed per stack, scaling with level, up to a maximum of 54-81% at maximum stacks. For ranged champions, it grants 3.6-9% bonus attack speed per stack, up to a maximum of 21.6-54% at maximum stacks. In both cases, at maximum stacks, you also gain 50 bonus attack range.

This massive increase in attack speed can dramatically alter how a champion plays, turning them into a hyper-carry capable of shredding through opponents. But there’s more to Lethal Tempo than just the numbers. Understanding its nuances is crucial for maximizing its potential.

Decoding Lethal Tempo’s Power

Lethal Tempo isn’t just about raw stats; it’s about changing the fundamental rules of engagement in League of Legends. The most significant part of lethal tempo is the increase to the attack speed cap to 10. While the game may have it’s own limits to attack speed this opens up huge opportunites for champions who are focused around auto attacks to absolutely shred the enemy team.

Mastering the Stacks

One of the key elements of Lethal Tempo is the fact that it requires stacks to achieve its max potential. It is important to note that gain bonus attack speed for each stack.

Exceeding the Limits

Lethal Tempo allows you to temporarily exceed the normal attack speed limit.

Ranged vs. Melee

The bonus attack speed scales differently for ranged and melee champions.

Attack Range Bonus

You also gain 50 bonus attack range at maximum stacks.

FAQs: Delving Deeper into Lethal Tempo

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Lethal Tempo to give you a comprehensive understanding of this powerful rune:

1. Does Lethal Tempo give movement speed?

   • No, the primary effect of Lethal Tempo does not directly grant movement speed. However, another keystone rune with similar effects, fleet footwork, is similar in that energized attacks heal you and grant +30% Movement Speed for 1s.

2. What is the fastest attack speed possible in League of Legends?

   • While the cap is technically increased to 90.0 for the duration of some effects, limits to the game itself only allow for up to 30 attacks per second, or one per frame. Bel’Veth is the only champion in the game that can exceed the attack speed cap by default.

3. Is Lethal Tempo good on Varus?

   • Yes, Lethal Tempo is a strong choice for Varus, particularly in the bot lane. The bonus attack speed synergizes well with his Blighted Quiver (W) and allows him to quickly apply stacks for massive burst damage. It is important to combine this with other runes such as, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Coup de Grace for primary tree, as well as Taste of Blood, and Treasure Hunter for secondary tree.

4. How did old Lethal Tempo work?

   • The old Lethal Tempo granted a large burst of attack speed after a short delay upon damaging an enemy champion. It would then temporarily increase the attack speed cap. The new version focuses on stacking attack speed over time, rewarding sustained aggression. After 1.5 seconds upon damaging an enemy champion you gain 40% − 110% (based on level) bonus attack speed and your attack speed cap is increased for 3 seconds.

5. Does Lethal Tempo increase melee range?

   • Yes, at maximum stacks, Lethal Tempo grants 50 bonus attack range, which is beneficial for both melee and ranged champions, allowing them to stay safer while dealing damage.

6. How long is Lethal Tempo’s uptime?

   • The bonus attack speed lasts for 3 seconds initially, and attacking a champion while the effect is active extends the duration to 6 seconds. The uptime can be near-permanent in extended fights.

7. What is the attack speed cap in League of Legends?

   • The standard attack speed cap is 2.5 attacks per second. Lethal Tempo and other abilities can temporarily increase or bypass this limit. The cap is technically increased to 90.0 for the duration, however limits to the game itself only allow for up to 30 attacks per second.

8. Does Lethal Tempo work on Bel’Veth?

   • Yes, Lethal Tempo is excellent on Bel’Veth. Her endless auto attack chain synergizes perfectly with the stacking attack speed, allowing her to reach insane attack speeds. The more you attack the faster you attack.

9. Who is the fastest in League of Legends?

   • Based on base movement speed, Master Yi – 355MS. He is one of the fastest champions in the game.

10. How do you calculate attack speed?

    • The formula is: Base Attack Time ÷ (1 + (Increased Attack Speed ÷ 100)) = Attack Speed.

11. Does Lethal Tempo have a cap?

    • Yes, the bonus attack speed from Lethal Tempo has a cap based on your champion type and level. It grants [9−13.5% for Melee
      

      3.6−9% for Ranged] bonus attack speed for each stack, up to [54−81% for Melee

    • Is Lethal Tempo broken?

      • Whether Lethal Tempo is “broken” is subjective and depends on the current meta. It can be incredibly powerful on the right champions but requires careful play and is not universally strong. It is something that has been reworked several times showing its strength in game.

    • Does haste give 4 attacks?

      • Haste is a status effect that increases attack speed and mining speed. Haste gives an extra action that can be used to take an attack action that is limited to 1 attack. So yes, 4 attacks.

    • What does 1.6 attack speed mean?

      • An attack speed of 1.6 means you can perform 1.6 attacks per second. It’s a measure of how frequently a character can execute their basic attack.

    • What is max attack speed Dota 2?

      • The hard limit on Attack Speed is 700. No hero with a default BAT can go over this value, meaning that at best a hero can attack roughly four times a second.