Countering Vel'Koz in Mid Lane

Strong picks against Vel'Koz include Ziggs, Naafiri, Katarina, Akshan, and Anivia. Champions who struggle against him are Ahri, Kassadin, Zed, Talon, and Diana.

Early Game Laning

• Dodge his Q skillshots consistently (buy early Boots if needed)
• Position outside minion waves to force him to choose between pushing or poking
• Interrupt his Ultimate (R) with hard CC (roots don't work)
• Watch for his level 6 power spike - this adds significant kill pressure

Mid-Late Game Strategy

• Force teamfights when his Ultimate is on cooldown
• Avoid chokepoints (jungle paths) where his abilities are most effective
• Don't contest objectives when he's nearby due to his strong poke potential
• Take advantage of his immobility with assassins or high-mobility champions

Power Spikes to Watch

1. Level 6 - Ultimate unlocked
2. First item completion - Increased wave clear and poke
3. Teamfight phase - Strong AOE damage potential

Best Counters:

• Assassins: Fizz, Akali, Zed
• Mobile Mages: Ahri, Zoe
• High-burst Champions: Talon, Diana

Remember to coordinate with your jungler for early ganks, as Vel'Koz lacks escape tools. Building magic resistance and movement speed items can help mitigate his damage and skillshot accuracy.

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