Champions to Counter Vel'Koz

Sylas, Pantheon, and Janna are highly effective counters against Vel'Koz in the support role, with consistently high win rates in this matchup.

Key Tips When Facing Vel'Koz

• Prioritize dodging his Q ability; purchase early boots if needed
• Interrupt his Ultimate (R) with hard CC or disengage immediately
• Stay near minion waves to avoid his Q poke
• Avoid fighting in jungle chokepoints where his abilities are more effective

Power Spike Awareness

• Level 6 marks his first major power spike due to Ultimate
• Q becomes increasingly dangerous after multiple skill points
• Team fight presence is strongest with full ability rotation

Strategic Approach

• Engage in team fights when his Ultimate is on cooldown
• Avoid objective contests (Baron, Dragon) when he's nearby
• Force fights before he can poke your team down
• Choose open areas for fights rather than narrow corridors

Top Counter Picks:

1. Sylas - Can utilize Vel'Koz's ultimate effectively
2. Pantheon - Strong engage potential and point-click CC
3. Janna - Provides team disengage and interrupt options
4. Zoe - Long-range threat that can match poke
5. Shaco - High mobility to dodge abilities and close distance

Weakest Matchups Against Vel'Koz:

• Yuumi
• Tahm Kench
• Neeko
• Nami
• Karma

Remember to coordinate with your team when engaging, as isolated targets are particularly vulnerable to Vel'Koz's full combo.

[Note: Original list of related champions appeared to be incomplete in the source material, so I've maintained what was provided while focusing on the most important strategic elements.]

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