Nami is a versatile enchantress support who excels at sustaining allies while harassing enemies through her unique bouncing abilities and crowd control.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Tidecaller's Blessing: Grants allies bonus movement speed when hit by Nami's abilities.

W (Ebb and Flow) - Primary lane tool that bounces between allies and enemies:

• Heals allies and damages enemies
• Max first for optimal lane sustain and poke
• Can be cast on any target for different bounce patterns

E (Blessing of the Tidecaller):

• Empowers ally's next three attacks
• Adds magic damage and slow effect
• Take at level 2 for strong early trading

Q (Aqua Prison):

• Launches water bubble that stuns enemies
• Best used when enemies are slowed or CC'd
• Save for crucial moments rather than random poke

R (Tidal Wave):

• Large knockout wave that slows enemies
• Grants double movement speed to allies
• Perfect for teamfight engage or disengage

Optimal Skill Order R > W > E > Q

Core Build Path

Starting Items:

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

Core Items:

• Moonstone Renewer
• Chemtech Putrifier
• Staff of Flowing Water

Situational Items:

• Mikael's Blessing (vs heavy CC)
• Redemption (team-wide sustain)
• Ardent Censer (with attack-speed carries)

Key Gameplay Tips

Early Game:

• Focus on W poke while maintaining mana
• Use E to empower ADC trades
• Save Q for ganks or all-in attempts

Mid-Late Game:

• Position safely behind frontline
• Chain CC with teammates
• Use ultimate to control objectives and teamfights

Remember to weave auto-attacks between abilities to maximize Spellthief's procs and maintain lane pressure while staying safe from enemy engage.

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