As a versatile support champion, Rakan excels at both engaging and protecting allies, making him a unique hybrid between tank and enchanter supports. This guide covers everything you need to master Rakan in the current meta.

Skill Priority and Order

• Start with W > E > Q
• Max order: Put 3 points in W, then max E
• Alternative: Max W first for aggressive playstyle
• Don't prioritize Q early (scales with champion level, not ability level)

Primary Runes: Resolve

• Guardian
• Font of Life
• Conditioning
• Unflinching

Secondary Runes: Domination

• Ultimate Hunter
• Ghost Poro

Starting Items:

• Relic Shield
• 2 Health Potions

Core Build:

1. Shurelya's Battlesong (Mythic)
2. Zeke's Convergence
3. Redemption
4. Vigilant Wardstone

Situational Items:

• Chemtech Putrifier (vs. healing)
• Knight's Vow (protect carries)
• Dead Man's Plate (mobility)
• Mikael's Blessing (vs. CC)

Gameplay Tips:

• Use W (Grand Entrance) for engage and E (Battle Dance) for protection
• Coordinate ultimates with teammates for maximum impact
• Leverage passive mobility near walls
• Look for roaming opportunities after level 6
• Position aggressively but stay within E range of carries

Strengths:

• High mobility
• Strong engage potential
• Good peel capabilities
• Flexible build paths

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable when abilities are on cooldown
• Requires team coordination
• Can be countered by point-and-click CC

Tips for Success:

• Practice W-R-E combos
• Track enemy CC cooldowns
• Maintain vision control for surprise engages
• Coordinate with your ADC's playstyle
• Stay within E range of allies during teamfights

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