Are there any carry tanks for the support role?

RookPusher··1 votes·409 views

I typically run Braum, Nautilius, or Sejuani (pre-rework). But since no one tanks and I'm no stronger to support I thought I'd ask. I've been playing mage a lot the last 6 months, so I'm not up on the trends.

Rook

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Ralanr3 votes

I think Sion works well in that regard. I'd argue Leona but I haven't played Leona in months.

Dryditch1 votes

She's exceptionally strong in low elo if your ADC is paying attention.

SciFi Scrivener2 votes

Gragas Sion TahmKench are three tank supports you can look at. I still think Nautilus is the best, you just need to be careful of his mana drain after the nerf.

RookPusher3 votes

Thanks, man. I wouldn't worry about the mana. I'll use the item 3070 of my enemies.

SnakDatSmilesBak2 votes

Yorick is what you're looking for. Don't knock it till you try it.

Erockandroll1 votes

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Yorick is what you're looking for. Don't knock it till you try it.

I remember you telling me to look at your match history in another thread. And I will admit, you know what your doing it seems. (At least at your ELO)

However, that doesn't exactly sell me. As a Support main, I'm not opposed to off meta supports, but I got to have an idea of why and how they work in the duo lane, and what the offer to the team, being down in gold and XP.

Perhaps if you could post some of your highlights, or even a description of what you do with that pick, I might consider it.

SnakDatSmilesBak1 votes

https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/HBOcpEPe-yorick-needs-nerfs this is what i do with the pick

basically overwhelm the enemy with my pressure in mid game, ending games around the 18-25 minute mark. if it goes late group and peel for adc

robotmaster1 votes

Thresh is the first that comes to mind. Karma is also really good right now with the lack of assassins as of late. I have been enjoying lulu recently. So yeah tank supports like tahm and Braum aren't that meta right now.

Ethan Allen2 votes

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Thresh is the first that comes to mind.

Thresh isn't really a tank. Most of his items are CDR and utility. Even at a normal full build you are really squishy

Alex h87211 votes

I like nautilus support a whole lot, W max then Q, Relic shield/sightstone hybrid item, can build redemption after this for the active (and it beefs up your shield), then you can build tank the rest of the way.

Nautilus support has huge all in strength at level 6 w/ ult especially in the duo lane, and His hooks/ult for engage remain strong and relevant the entire game. Not having to farm a solo lane means you can max W and have a substantial shield w/ rank 5 W by level 9 which is pretty strong going into the midgame, plus even as a vanguard nautilus is still one of the best champs for peeling an enemy Jg/midlane assassin off your adc w/ the passive root on aa's, slowing from E and Q (ult is a bit slow to be peel unless point blank).

OurLestrade1 votes

Tahm can rip people to shreds if he plays selfishly with his W

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