A strong early-game champion, Pantheon Support excels at aggressive playstyles and roaming potential. His semi-global ultimate and strong lane presence make him an excellent choice for players looking to impact multiple lanes.

Core Abilities Strategy

The optimal ability sequence is Q > W > E. Start with W at level 1 for strong lane presence.

Pantheon's passive allows him to stack up to 5 charges through auto-attacks and abilities. When maxed, his next ability becomes empowered.

Key Ability Combos

1. Standard Burst Combo:

• Empowered W > Triple Auto > Tap Q > Auto > Empowered E

2. Damage-focused Combo (Safe Situation):

• Empowered W > Triple Auto > Tap Q > Autos > Q

3. Three-Stack Start:

• W > Autos > Empowered Q

4. Four-Stack Start:

• W > Empowered Q > Autos

Ability Usage Tips

• Tap Q is preferred over charged Q in 95% of situations (faster cooldown, consistent damage)
• Empowered W provides triple auto-attack, instantly returning 3 stacks
• Use E defensively to block incoming damage from the shield's direction
• Below 20% enemy HP, prioritize empowered Q for critical strike damage

Item Build

Starting Items:

• Steel Shoulderguards
• Health Potions

Core Items:

• Eclipse
• Black Cleaver
• Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads

Situational Items:

• Death's Dance
• Maw of Malmortius
• Guardian Angel

Combat Guidelines

• Prioritize empowered W for Press the Attack proc and quick stack regeneration
• Save E as defensive tool against high-threat situations
• Use empowered abilities based on situation:
  • Aggressive: Empower Q or W
  • Defensive: Empower E

Author's Note Guide by Julian "Xioh" Dumler, professional League of Legends player, streamer, and head coach.

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