Rakan Support Build Guide

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Ignite
• Starting Items: Support Item
• Core Items: Celestial Opposition → Ionian Boots of Lucidity → Locket of the Iron Solari
• Final Items: Zeke's Convergence, Knight's Vow, Vigilant Wardstone
• Skill Order: W > E > Q

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Guardian, Font of Life, Bone Plating, Unflinching
• Secondary: Ultimate Hunter, Zombie Ward
• Shards: Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Best Matchups

1. Blitzcrank (54.5% WR)
2. LeBlanc (54.2% WR)
3. Yuumi (54.1% WR)
4. Zoe (52.6% WR)
5. Xerath (52.1% WR)

Counter Picks

1. Janna (46.1% WR)
2. Sona (46.2% WR)
3. Poppy (46.3% WR)
4. Taric (46.3% WR)
5. Rell (46.8% WR)

Key Tips

• Avoid getting poked down early, as it prevents effective W engages
• Flank with ultimate (R) instead of running straight at enemies
• Roam to assist mid and jungler when ADC is safe
• Use W-R-E combo for team fight initiation and escape

Best Synergies

1. Xerath (57.4% WR)
2. Ziggs (55.1% WR)
3. Brand (54.5% WR)
4. Lux (54.2% WR)
5. Seraphine (53.9% WR)

Alternative Build

• Keystone: Glacial Augment
• Core Items: Same as standard build
• Secondary Runes: Ultimate Hunter, Zombie Ward
• Current WR: 46.3%

Off-Meta Build

• First Item: Dream Maker
• Core Items: Ionian Boots → Locket → Redemption
• Final Items: Moonstone Renewer, Vigilant Wardstone
• Current WR: 51.0%

Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition. Consider defensive rune shards (Armor/Magic Resist) against specific lane opponents.

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