Defeating Vel'Koz Support: Counter Guide

Vel'Koz's Key Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to hard CC during Ultimate (R)
• Highly reliant on landing skillshots
• Weak against mobile champions
• Susceptible to all-in engages

Best Counter Picks:

1. Sylas (Strong counter)
2. Janna (Disengage + mobility)
3. Pantheon (Strong engage)
4. Zoe (Outrange + mobility)
5. Yuumi (Mobility + sustain)

Laning Phase Tips:

• Buy early boots to dodge his Q
• Stay near minions for easier Q dodging
• Interrupt his Ultimate with hard CC (roots don't work)
• Engage after he uses abilities, especially Ultimate

Mid-Late Game Strategy:

• Force teamfights when his Ultimate is on cooldown
• Avoid fighting in jungle chokepoints
• Don't contest objectives when he's nearby and has Ultimate
• Capitalize on his lack of mobility

Key Power Spikes to Watch:

• Level 6: Ultimate provides significant kill pressure
• Q max: Increased poke damage
• Item completions: Substantial damage boost

Combat Positioning:

• Avoid tight corridors where his abilities are more effective
• Stay behind minions to block Q
• Maintain side-to-side movement to dodge skillshots
• Keep track of Ultimate cooldown (~120s at level 6)

Note: Similar champions to consider banning: Xerath, Brand, Lux (skillshot-based supports with high poke damage)

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