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Hey there,
I started the game around 4-5 months ago (don't play ranked yet, wanna start in S4) since my pc is on the slow side I am last in teamchat and play support. It's kinda how it goes isn't it ;)
I learned to love the role and combine it with a really aggressive playstyle that I hope annoys the heck out of the enemy ADC :D.
-> I tend to play Zyra/Annie/Sona used to play a lot of Thresh but no so much anymore.
On those AP supports I use 6/7/17 masteries - getting 3 in sorcery, 2 in blast, 1 in summers wraiths -- def. tree 4 in durability, 3 in hardiness -- utility tree. I get wealth/greed - the mana stuff, biscuit, impr. recall, sum insight and 2 points in lifesteal/spellvamp.
Used to have pickpocket but I don't know about that.
I get extra armor / mRes. from runes with Mpen and Ability power
Combined with an aggressive playstyle I do much dmg in laning phase while still having armor ( to endure the ADC's AA + Everytime I AA/use an Ability, I get a bit of life back.
Any suggestions on those masteries ?
My struggle as a Support player begin in the mid game, when I try to place deeper wards while keeping in mind that I'm the weakest part of my team..
Also in none ranked games, people couln't care less for towers and dragons, things I frequently ping/ask them to take.
How do you keep Save while still making an impact?
Much text, overall tips for supporting are appreciated :)
I started the game around 4-5 months ago (don't play ranked yet, wanna start in S4) since my pc is on the slow side I am last in teamchat and play support. It's kinda how it goes isn't it ;)
I learned to love the role and combine it with a really aggressive playstyle that I hope annoys the heck out of the enemy ADC :D.
-> I tend to play Zyra/Annie/Sona used to play a lot of Thresh but no so much anymore.
On those AP supports I use 6/7/17 masteries - getting 3 in sorcery, 2 in blast, 1 in summers wraiths -- def. tree 4 in durability, 3 in hardiness -- utility tree. I get wealth/greed - the mana stuff, biscuit, impr. recall, sum insight and 2 points in lifesteal/spellvamp.
Used to have pickpocket but I don't know about that.
I get extra armor / mRes. from runes with Mpen and Ability power
Combined with an aggressive playstyle I do much dmg in laning phase while still having armor ( to endure the ADC's AA + Everytime I AA/use an Ability, I get a bit of life back.
Any suggestions on those masteries ?
My struggle as a Support player begin in the mid game, when I try to place deeper wards while keeping in mind that I'm the weakest part of my team..
Also in none ranked games, people couln't care less for towers and dragons, things I frequently ping/ask them to take.
How do you keep Save while still making an impact?
Much text, overall tips for supporting are appreciated :)
It's not worth it to put 7 in defense; the amount of armor you get out of that probably won't block any of an ADC's damage (since they do ~70 at the start of a game). You'd be better off probably getting more aggressive (red) masteries.
And yeah, if you're aggressive, go with a tankier rune page. HP Quints go a loooooong way.
Actually the Defensive tree is much better for a Support... 13 points, picking up
You are absolutly right, i find the support part of botlane to be the more intresting one... I always look out to harras/stun, minimap overview for danger pings, where can I de-ward with pink. Much more thinking/strategy crafting involved than the Adc part where you only last hit everything.
the masteries I mentioned above are only used for Annie/Zyra maybe Sona if I play with a carry I trust - to get that extra oompf, and with Annie/Zyra I kinda feel save harrasing in lane (so much AA range and Ability power)
/Ill have a look at ur leo guide later ;)
PS: oh wow so much response didn't expect that, thanks all :)
PPS: @kitten, I get 5 armor from def. tree + 13 from flat runes (and as mentioned, I use these 6/7/17 masteries only on annie/zyra maybe sona - on thresh I go 13/17 stats like that.
U still think its not worth?
@Janitsu, I went on the offensive tree for ranged AA supports, because I felt it's safe and I can do some extra dmg with Annie/Zyra - you think it's useless and I should put the points into utility?
Dunno if pickpocketing for example is that worth :/?
The general support masteries are: 1/13/16, or 0/13/17 (shameless advertising: My Leona guide, look at the masteries hihi
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If you are playing safe ranged supports take more utility, if melee initiators or melee supports overall you should take a few extra points in defense.
Hell, if you get silver or gold youll get some free swag out of it :D
And yeah, if you're aggressive, go with a tankier rune page. HP Quints go a loooooong way.
The general support masteries are: 1/13/16, or 0/13/17
(shameless advertising: My Leona guide, look at the masteries hihi
Depending on your champ, your Mpen and AP might be a good choice. But the best setup for supports are runes that help you surviving so Armor Seals are mandatory. Mres glyphs are good since Mres is one of the most expensive stats in the game anyway.
Marks and Quints are different from champ to champ. I'd suggest you offensive Marks, such as HybridPen, MPen etc. and 3 deffensive quints (Flat HP3x) and if you like Gold quints more you can take 2
About the Dragons and Towers, that is normal in lower level games. The better you become (especially in ranked) the smarter the decisionmaking of your team!
While placing deeper wards in the enemy jungle you can keep an eye on:
-how many enemies are visible on the map
-is there a possibility that you are running past a ward right now (did you see any enemy moving there before you did?)
-ask your team to cover for you
-use tricky ward placing methods (over walls etc.)
-slowly place wards into the enemy jungle to get vision one by one