Vel'Koz support excels at long-range poke and team fight control. Here's a comprehensive guide to mastering this unique support champion.

Strong Matchups:

• Swain (59.8% WR)
• Galio (56.2% WR)
• Renata Glasc (54.3% WR)
• Seraphine (54.0% WR)
• Alistar (53.8% WR)
• Morgana (53.5% WR)

Weak Matchups:

• Pantheon (48.0% WR)
• Janna (48.1% WR)
• Sylas (48.2% WR)
• Zoe (48.4% WR)
• Pyke (48.6% WR)
• Milio (48.6% WR)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Veigar (57.5% WR)
• Yasuo (56.5% WR)
• Nilah (54.5% WR)
• Jhin (53.5% WR)
• Hwei (53.3% WR)
• Tristana (53.1% WR)

Essential Tips:

1. Use Q for consistent poke damage while maintaining safe distance
2. Maximize efficiency by pushing waves with W while simultaneously poking enemies
3. Position carefully when using Ultimate (R) as you're vulnerable while channeling
4. Wear down enemies with Q and W before major objectives and team fights
5. Always cast Ultimate from a safe distance to avoid interruption

Core Gameplay Strategy:

• Focus on poking enemies during laning phase
• Control space around objectives with your abilities
• Set up fights by softening targets from range
• Use geometry to your advantage with Q angles
• Coordinate ultimates with team CC for maximum impact

This champion rewards skillshot accuracy and positioning awareness. Practice landing abilities at maximum range and maintaining proper distance from threats to maximize effectiveness.

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