Rell Support Guide: Mastering the Engage Queen in Season 14
Rell excels as an engage support champion, combining powerful crowd control with tank capabilities. Her rework has strengthened her position as a premier melee support who can single-handedly control team fights.
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Ability Priority: W > E > Q
Key Ability Information:
- Q breaks shields instantly, similar to Renekton's W and Blitzcrank's ultimate
- W provides shield and damage, crucial for early game trading
- E grants movement speed, enhancing engage potential
- Ultimate can be combined with mounted W for devastating CC chains
Core Combo: Flash → W → Ultimate Practice this combo in Practice Tool to maximize effectiveness in real games.
Strategic Tips:
- Save Q for breaking enemy shields in matchups against shield-heavy champions (e.g., Nautilus)
- Time your engages carefully, especially when Flash is available
- Use mounted form W with ultimate for maximum crowd control impact
- Consider enemy barriers when deciding Q usage
Build Path: Focus on tank support items that provide:
- Health and resistances
- Team-oriented defensive effects
- Engage tools
Matchup Strategy: Rell particularly excels against shield-heavy supports like Nautilus, where her Q can negate their defensive abilities. Time your trades around your shield-breaking capability for maximum effectiveness.
Core Strengths:
- Exceptional team fight initiation
- Strong shield-breaking capability
- Reliable crowd control chains
- Powerful engage potential with Flash
When played correctly, Rell can control team fights and create game-changing opportunities through well-timed engages. Success relies heavily on positioning and timing of ability combinations.