Vel'Koz Support builds effectively with multiple strategies, depending on your playstyle and matchup. Here's the comprehensive breakdown:

Most Popular Build (51.4% WR, 22,997 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Heal
• Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Cheap Shot, Ultimate Hunter
• Core Items: Zaz'Zak's Realmspike → Sorcerer's Shoes → Luden's Companion
• Final Items: Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative Build (51.9% WR, 4,244 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Heal
• Runes: Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Ghost Poro, Relentless Hunter, Manaflow Band, Scorch
• Core Items: Same as most popular
• Final Items: Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap

Key Matchups: Strong Against:

• Swain (59.7% WR)
• Galio (55.9% WR)
• Renata Glasc (54.4% WR)

Weak Against:

• Sylas (47.7% WR)
• Pantheon (47.9% WR)
• Janna (48.0% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Veigar (57.2% WR)
• Yasuo (56.1% WR)
• Nilah (54.4% WR)

Essential Tips:

• Use Q for poke and W for wave clear
• Position safely when channeling ultimate
• Poke enemies before engaging in team fights
• Maintain safe distance while dealing damage
• Coordinate ultimate usage with team CC

Building situationally based on matchups and team composition is crucial for maximizing Vel'Koz's effectiveness as a support.

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