Anyone know how to build support?

CrimsonLotus3·6/25/2017, 3:44:29 AM·1 votes·316 views

So after 7.12 support item changes, I want to know:

Should locket be rushed on tanks now
Is Locket even good on enchanters (if it is when should I buy it)
Is redemption even worth on tanks now
Is Zekes even good
Should knights vow be bought earlier or later on
General build paths for enchanters and tanks
Boot options

11 Comments

SwiftKitten886/25/2017, 4:00:12 AM1 votes

ummm yes... but.. what support are u going...

there isnt just one "support build" that works with any support.

for example...
a Lux build might look somthing like item 3092 item 2049 item 3504 item 3020 and then some AP damage items for the situation ( item 3089 item 3100 item 3222 item 3107 w/e) Morgana will look somthing like item 2045 item 3157 item 3158 plus w/e is needed for the situation item 3151

keep in mind having too many actives can cause issues (i cant really handle more than 3-4 before i start pressing too many wrong buttons)

where as on Blitzcrank you might see item 3109 item 2303 item 3190 item 3117 plus w/e for the match

there really isn't just 1 build

SwiftKitten886/25/2017, 4:20:10 AM1 votes

with karma lulu and janna will be good with item 3107 and other + shield and healing items like item 3504 item 3174 item 3222 and some AP if you have good ratios on your healing and shields

for tankier supports u want stuff like to keep you alive.. you dont need + heal or shielding. tankiner items such as item 3401 or item 2303 item 3109 ALWAYS get item 2049 after spend your first 500 on your upgrade to your gold income item

AmetDeCrypt6/25/2017, 4:27:12 AM1 votes

locket is always my fourth or fifth item for when teamfights are rolling around. redemption scales off heal power so get other heal items first. if you're gonna upgrade chalice to athene's do it late at least second item to keep the %mana to %hp sustain and get that ap later to keep your damage relevant. mikael's is pretty situational if you need to drag one poor sould out of a cc chain but that's always been the case.

edit locket is way better for tanks now but it's not too shabby for casters. with the bonus hp you get from your SS item and/or redemption you can easily bring it back up to its pre nerf shield, tanks will just get more out of it now.