Am i a good support

Simply was taken·Nov 2, 2014·1 votes·833 views

Just want to ask this question am I a good support? Honest answers my ingame name is the same as on here look me up and tell me what you think.

7 Comments

Deep Terror NamiNov 2, 20142 votes

You need to swap your trinket for a Sweeping Lens as soon as you get Sightstone, and preferably upgrade it soon after 9. Ruby SS is also not a huge priority. I prefer Mobi boots for most supports; I wouldn't suggest getting Ninja Tabi by default, get them when you simply need the armor. Homeguard's shouldn't be a common upgrade; get them when you find yourself defending close to your base a lot, Alacrity will be better for you the entire game while Homeguard's is only useful close to home. Captain's isn't a bad option, but honestly, boot upgrade is not a priority purchase for support. You also don't have to rush Frost Queen's Claim; getting Frostfang early is good for gold generation, but late game swapping for Talisman of Ascension is not a bad idea since it's easier to get its max effect by boosting the whole team.

Simply was takenNov 2, 20141 votes

Alright thank you I will take that into note also when should i switch out for Talisman? And I have been switching it out the last few games looking back I feel like a idiot for not doing so :/ but thank you.

Deep Terror NamiNov 2, 20141 votes

Whenever your team starts grouping a lot, and you already have the most important support items (SS, Mikael's, Locket, then I might get it). But never feel that you have to follow a certain item build path; gotta react to what the enemy builds and how the match is going.

Simply was takenNov 2, 20141 votes

Alright thank you for the info will help a lot when its not 5am and im passing outXD good luck and thanks again.

themaddscientistNov 2, 20141 votes

I wouldn't necessarily say that Ninja Tabi is the worst item to go with. I understand why Mobility boots are popular, but I don't feel as if they are the best option with every support in the game. It does help your roaming, but sometimes I feel that the lost mobility once a fight starts can be a little too punishing, especially if you're trying to position for a Nami bubble or other AoE skill shot. Come to think of it, the build he's using looks fairly similar to mine, though I tend to value Locket over Crucible. Since that I'll usually try to get both, you'll have enough magic resistance for a defensive support, so Ninja Tabi helps you deal with enemy physical damage, especially the ad carry.

Deep Terror NamiNov 2, 20141 votes

Case by case basis.

cshakesNov 2, 20141 votes

I rush Sightstone. After that, if we're ahead and I'm an AP support, I build Twin Shadows. Otherwise, the gold item is next on the list. Build boots somewhere around here if you're not Janna. (Janna doesn't need boots.) Remember to grab pinks, especially against stealth champions.

I typically swap the FotM for a Talisman on Leona (and other engage supports) when my teammates start killing minions before I can execute them. I'll swap a FQC for a Talisman if my team's engagers have no mobility skills (Udyr, Volibear etc). Generally, Talisman is the best finished support item, but its early stages are weaker to compensate.

For tanky supports (Leona, Braum, Thresh) you'll want to build a Randuin's and a Locket, depending on who you're up against. (Against Kat, Akali or any AoE magic damage, rush the Locket. No resets on your watch!) Frozen Heart is also good if you're up against attack speed -based champs (Vayne, Aatrox). Buy Mobis, Mercs. Others are more situational.

For AP supports (Janna, Nami, Lulu) you'll want to build a Twin Shadows and a Crucible. If you're ahead, rush Shadows after the Sightstone. You can pick up a few tank items, but you should position to where the enemies can't instagib you. If you have spammable shields/heals, consider buying an Ardent Censer if your team likes attack speed. Zeke's Herald is also a decent aura item. If fed, buy a Rabadon's. Boots should be Mobis or Sorcs (if you deal a lot of magic damage yourself, eg Morg's puddle), others are situational.