Nami Support Build

Nami Champion Guide

Role: Support

Lane: Support

Nami Support performs best with a build featuring Dream Maker, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Imperial Mandate, Moonstone Renewer, and Shurelya's Battlesong. The most effective rune setup for Nami Support includes Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, paired with Bone Plating and Revitalize in the secondary tree.

Nami Champion Abilities

Surging Tides

When Nami's abilities hit allied champions they gain 100 (+25% of ability power) movement speed for 1.5 seconds. This effect is doubled for allies hit by Tidal Wave. P

Aqua Prison

Sends a bubble into the air towards a targeted area. When it lands, it deals 90 / 145 / 200 / 255 / 310 (+50% of ability power) magic damage to all enemies in the area of impact and encases them into bubbles. Enemies hit by the bubble are lifted into the air and stunned for 1.5 seconds before being dropped to the ground. Q

Ebb and Flow

Nami unleashes a stream of water that bounces between allied and enemy champions. Each champion can only be hit once, and it hits up to 3 targets.

Restores 55 / 80 / 105 / 130 / 155 (+40% of ability power) health to allies and will bounce to a nearby enemy champion.

Deals 60 / 95 / 130 / 165 / 200 (+50% of ability power) magic damage to enemies and will bounce to a nearby allied champion. The damage and healing value is modified by -15% (+7.5% per 100 AP) each bounce. W

Tidecaller's Blessing

Nami empowers an allied champion's next 3 attacks and abilities for 6 seconds, causing them to slow their targets by 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35% (+5% per 100 ability power) for 1 second and deal an additional 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 (+20% of ability power) magic damage. E

Tidal Wave

Summons a Tidal Wave outward from Nami's position.

The Tidal Wave briefly knocks up enemies that it comes in contact with, slowing them by 70% and dealing 150 / 250 / 350 (+60% of ability power) magic damage. The slow duration increases based on how far the Tidal Wave has traveled, with a minimum duration of 2 seconds and a maximum of 4 seconds. R

Nami Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Heal

Heal is an auto-targeted summoner spell that instantly restores health to your champion and an ally while also granting a small burst of movement speed.

Nami Runes

Nami Items

Nami Ability Order

Nami Matchups Overview

Strong against

Renata Glasc

Swain

Lux

Mel

Tahm Kench

Shaco

Weak against

Maokai

Braum

Bard

Blitzcrank

Taric

Lulu

Nami Tips and Tricks

Be as aggressive as possible in the early game to gain an advantage. Harass the enemy with your basic attacks and W to apply constant pressure. If timed correctly, use your R in combination with your Q to extend the crowd control duration on the enemy. Once they are knocked up, follow up with your Q to keep them locked down. In team fights, position yourself safely in the backline with your team to avoid being eliminated early.

Nami Best Build, Runes, Items

Most Popular

For the strongest Nami Support build, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Summon Aery as your keystone, followed by Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, with Bone Plating and Revitalize in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense, depending on the matchup. Start with Dream Maker, followed by Ionian Boots of Lucidity and Imperial Mandate. Finish the build with Moonstone Renewer, Shurelya's Battlesong, and Ardent Censer. Stick to the ability max order of W - E - Q.

Optional

Another effective Nami Support build involves taking Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Summon Aery as your keystone, with Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, and Bone Plating with Revitalize in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, followed by Ionian Boots of Lucidity and Imperial Mandate. Finish the build with Shurelya's Battlesong, Moonstone Renewer, and Ardent Censer. Stick to the ability max order of W - E - Q.

Alternative

For a different approach, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Summon Aery as your keystone, with Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, and Bone Plating with Revitalize in the secondary tree. For rune shards, take Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Solstice Sleigh, followed by Ionian Boots of Lucidity and Imperial Mandate. Finish the build with Moonstone Renewer, Shurelya's Battlesong, and Vigilant Wardstone. Stick to the ability max order of W - E - Q.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta playstyle, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Use Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Relentless Hunter in the primary rune tree, with Manaflow Band and Scorch in the secondary tree. Take Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling as your rune shards. Start with Dream Maker, followed by Ionian Boots of Lucidity and Imperial Mandate. Finish the build with Moonstone Renewer, Shurelya's Battlesong, and Ardent Censer. Stick to the ability max order of W - E - Q.

Situational Nami Runes and Items

Adjust your build based on the game context, your matchup, and enemy champions. Consider your team composition, the enemy team, and the current game state when selecting your Nami build. If facing high magic damage, take Magic Resist in your rune shards, or opt for Armor when dealing with heavy physical damage opponents.