Orianna Support Counter Guide

Zyra, Morgana, Leona, and Vel'Koz are strong picks against Orianna due to their ability to counter her poke and punish her positioning.

Laning Phase Tips:

• Engage aggressively when Orianna's Ball is far from her position
• Maintain distance from her Ball's location to avoid damage
• Post-level 6, position separately from your ADC to prevent multi-target Ultimate (R) hits
• Focus on early trades as Orianna is weakest in the early game

Strategic Counters:

• Avoid clustering in tight spaces (jungle, objectives, towers) where her Ultimate is most effective
• Maintain spread positioning in teamfights to minimize Ultimate impact
• Disengage quickly when enemy frontline carries Orianna's Ball (E)
• Watch for power spikes at level 4 and first Mythic item completion

Best Support Counters:

1. Janna - Strong disengage and shield protection
2. Rell - Excellent engage potential and tankiness
3. Braum - Shield blocks Ball damage, strong all-in potential
4. Vel'Koz - Outranges and outdamages Orianna
5. Zyra - Provides counter-poke and zone control

Late Game Considerations:

• Focus on vision control to prevent surprise Ultimate engages
• Position defensively during objective contests
• Coordinate with team to engage after Orianna uses key abilities
• Build defensive items to survive burst damage

Remember to communicate Ball position with your team and maintain proper spacing throughout all game phases.

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