So You Want to Be a Support? A Guide (Because Apparently Your Friends Can't Carry Themselves)
Let's face it, everyone wants to be the glorious ADC, the damage-dealing demon who one-shots fools with a single click. But the truth is, someone's gotta babysit those fragile egos, and that's where you, the glorious support, come in. Fear not, for this guide will turn you from a bronze ward bot into a master manipulator (of minions, mostly).
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| How To Support In League Of Legends |
Lane Domination: Your ADC's BFF (With Occasional Murderous Intent)
- Be the Visionary: You're basically a walking security system. Warding enemy territory is key to stopping those pesky ganks and making sure your ADC can farm in peace. Remember, vision is victory... unless you accidentally ward the enemy buff. We've all been there.
- Poking and Prodding: Don't be a passive punching bag. Use your abilities to harass the enemy laners and keep them on their toes. Just don't accidentally steal that kill from your ADC. They might tilt, and a tilted ADC is a useless ADC (kind of like a spoon without a handle... entirely possible, but deeply unsatisfying).
- The Art of the Peel: Your ADC is a glass cannon. Your job is to be the janitor who cleans up any threats before they can splatter your precious damage dealer. Body block like a boss, use your stuns and slows to keep the enemy at bay, and unleash your ultimate like a disco ball of pain if someone gets too close.
Remember: Communication is key! Ping MIA (missing in action) notices, warn your ADC about ganks, and use your best judgment calls. Just avoid those accidental pings that make it look like you're breakdancing on the minimap.
QuickTip: Pause to connect ideas in your mind.
Beyond the Lane: You're Basically a Free Roaming Mage (With Less Damage)
- Gank Machine: The bot lane is lonely sometimes. Once your ADC is safely farming, use your glorious mobility (or lack thereof, in some cases) to roam mid or top and surprise those unsuspecting enemies. A well-timed gank can snowball your team into an early lead, and isn't that what dreams are made of?
- Objective Obsession: Dragon? Rift Herald? Baron Nashor? Consider them your new best friends. Ward the areas around them, help secure those sweet, sweet buffs, and be the one to ping "Danger!" when the enemy jungler shows up looking for a party. You're basically the party pooper everyone secretly needs.
Pro Tip: While you're off ganking, make sure your ADC isn't chilling under tower like a scared penguin.
Tip: Write down what you learned.
Master the Art of Cheapness (Because You're Basically Playing Support on a Budget)
- The Joys of Spoils: Forget fancy damage items. You're here to buff your allies and make the enemy team cry. Focus on items that provide utility like Mikael's Crucible (to cleanse pesky debuffs) or Knight's Vow (to become your ADC's personal meatshield... with benefits!).
- Vision Quest Every Game: Those little green wards you place? They're not just pretty lights. Completing your support item quest gives you valuable gold to buy more wards... because let's face it, you can never have enough vision.
Remember: You're the enabler, not the star of the show. Embrace the power of budget shopping and focus on making your team shine!
Tip: Break long posts into short reading sessions.
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FAQ: Support Secrets Revealed
How to deal with a tilted ADC?
Reminder: Short breaks can improve focus.
- Mute chat if things get too spicy. Sometimes, silence is golden.
- Focus on objectives and don't let their negativity bring you down. You be the rock, my friend.
- Maybe hit them with a playful emote to lighten the mood. A well-timed poro emote can work wonders.
How to choose the right support champion?
- Think about your playstyle. Do you like to be aggressive? Pick an engage champion like Leona. Prefer hanging back and being sneaky? Look at mages like Lux or Morgana.
- Consider your ADC's champion. Some champions work well together, so a little research goes a long way.
How to ward effectively?
- Place wards in strategic locations. Focus on areas where the enemy jungler might come from.
- Ward enemy jungle buffs to track their movements. Knowledge is power!
- Don't forget to replace your wards when they expire. **Stale wards are
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