Vel'Koz Counter Guide

Top Counter Picks:

• Ziggs
• Naafiri
• Katarina
• Akshan
• Anivia

Strong Counter Picks:

• Fizz
• Akali
• Zoe
• Diana
• Talon
• Zed
• Kassadin
• Ahri

Laning Phase Strategy:

• Prioritize dodging Vel'koz's Q ability
• Purchase early boots if struggling with skillshot dodging
• Position yourself adjacent to minion waves to force Vel'koz to choose between pushing or poking
• When he uses Ultimate (R), either:
  • Disengage immediately
  • Apply hard CC (stuns/knockups work, roots don't)
  • Commit to all-in if you have kill potential

Mid-Late Game Tactics:

• Initiate team fights when his Ultimate is on cooldown
• Avoid chokepoints and jungle corridors where his abilities are most effective
• Don't contest objectives when Vel'koz is nearby with abilities available
• Strike quickly in team fights before he can utilize his poke damage

Power Spike Windows:

1. Level 6: Unlocks Ultimate, significantly increasing kill pressure
2. First Item Completion: Enables strong wave clear and poke potential
3. Team Fight Phase: Excels in grouped combat with AOE damage

Key Countering Tips:

• Favor mobile champions who can dodge his skillshots
• Build early Magic Resistance if falling behind
• Focus on all-in engages rather than extended trades
• Coordinate with jungler for ganks when his positioning is aggressive
• Consider cleanse or QSS to counter his crowd control

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