Runes

Ok so we all know that without runes, none of us would be alive right now right? Runes are the magical essence of which our world is made of... right? YEUP! heh no. seriously tho, Runes are a very useful tool You should get them, if not JUST so you wont have a handicap. However, some people tend to not even buy runes until later levels, for the simple fact that runes don't help much as lv 1 or 2 runes. and even the highest runes don't give you a very big boost all things considered. As far as i can tell runes are really there to help define your style of game play. If we put runes into two main categories they would be.

1. Late Game - the effect of the runes increase with your champion level. While you MAY have to wait for the big effects to take place, these runes usually have more to give.

2. Early Game - the effect of the rune is... Writ in stone... if you will. lol X-D It affects your stats as a whole instead of gradually. While these runes may not have as much of a kick late game they sure help you allot early game.

In each one you have different color coded runes, with different effects and possibilities. Rune that boost your attack, or defense. Rune that help with your cool downs, or mana, health, or health or mana regen. etc. etc. etc. you just need to figure out what it is that you want from your chosen champ, and apply it in the shop.