Nami excels as an enchanter support with strong lane presence and team utility. Her kit combines healing, crowd control, and ally empowerment.

Core Abilities

Passive - Surging Tides Allies gain movement speed when hit by Nami's abilities.

W - Ebb and Flow (Primary Skill)

• Bounces between allies and enemies
• Heals allies and damages enemies
• Optimal for trading and sustaining in lane
• Max this ability first

E - Blessing of the Tide Caller

• Empowers ally's next three attacks
• Adds magic damage and slows enemies
• Strong for trades and chase potential

Q - Water Prison

• Creates a bubble that stuns enemies
• Best used when enemies are slowed or CC'd
• Avoid random casts due to slow projectile speed

R - Tidal Wave

• Wide knockup wave that slows enemies
• Doubles passive movement speed for allies
• Use for teamfights and objective control

Skill Order

1. W > E > Q > W > W > R
2. Max W first, then E, and Q last
3. Take R whenever possible (6/11/16)

Key Combos Engage combo: E (on ally) > AA > Q > AA > W

Starting Items

• Spellthief's Edge
• 2 Health Potions
• Stealth Ward

Core Build

1. Moonstone Renewer
2. Chemtech Putrifier
3. Staff of Flowing Water

Situational Items

• Mikael's Blessing (vs heavy CC)
• Redemption (for teamfight sustain)
• Ardent Censer (with AA-heavy carries)

Playstyle Tips

• Position safely behind allies
• Use W to both harass and sustain
• Save Q for high-impact moments
• Coordinate ultimates with team engages
• Empower ADC with E during trades

Remember to maintain proper vision control and coordinate with your jungler for objective control. Nami's strength lies in enabling allies while providing consistent sustain and playmaking potential.

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