Best Support Runes for Rakan: Guardian Build Analysis

Best Support Runes for Rakan: Guardian Build Analysis

By Marcus Chen

January 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM

Guardian has a 50.2% win rate for Rakan Support in patch 14.24, with a 73.0% pick rate across 89,288 matches.

Primary Runes (Resolve)

  • Guardian
  • Shield Bash
  • Second Wind
  • Revitalize

Secondary Runes (Domination)

  • Zombie Ward
  • Ultimate Hunter

Strong Against:

  • Blitzcrank (54.3% WR)
  • LeBlanc (54.1% WR)
  • Yuumi (53.9% WR)
  • Zoe (52.9% WR)
  • Xerath (52.4% WR)
  • Nautilus (52.1% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Janna (46.1% WR)
  • Sona (46.1% WR)
  • Poppy (46.2% WR)
  • Taric (46.5% WR)
  • Rell (46.8% WR)
  • Vel'Koz (47.3% WR)

Best Duo Synergies:

  • Xerath (57.4% WR)
  • Ziggs (55.0% WR)
  • Lux (54.4% WR)
  • Brand (54.4% WR)
  • Seraphine (53.9% WR)
  • Karthus (53.9% WR)

Key Tips:

  1. Avoid getting poked down - it prevents effective W engages
  2. Flank with ultimate (R) rather than engaging head-on in teamfights
  3. Use R > W combo followed by E to escape
  4. Look for roaming opportunities to help mid lane or jungler when ADC is safe

These runes and strategies optimize Rakan's engage potential while maintaining survivability through Guardian and defensive runes.

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