Vel'Koz Support Build

Vel'Koz Champion Guide

Role: Mage

Lane: Support

Vel'Koz Support performs best with a build featuring Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Companion, Horizon Focus, and Liandry's Torment. The most effective rune setup for Vel'Koz Support includes Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, paired with Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter in the secondary tree.

Vel'Koz Champion Abilities

Organic Deconstruction

Vel'Koz's abilities Deconstruct those they strike for 7 seconds, stacking up to three times. After being hit three times by his abilities, minions, monsters and enemy champions are Deconstructed and suffer 35−180 (+60% of ability power) true damage. Enemies lose their Deconstruction stacks by avoiding Vel'Koz's attacks for a short while. P

Plasma Fission

Vel'Koz fires a plasma bolt that deals 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 (+80% of ability power) magic damage to the first enemy struck and slows him by 70% for 1 / 1.4 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.6 seconds. Once Plasma Fission hits, reaches its maximum range or is reactivated a second time, the bolt splits at a 90 degree angle. The split bolts deal the same damage and apply the same slow.

Plasma Fission refunds 50% of its mana cost for each unit killed (up to a maximum of 150%). Q

Void Rift

Vel'Koz sends out a straight line blast that tears open a temporary rift to the Void and deals 30 / 50 / 70 / 90 / 110 (+15% of ability power) magic damage to enemies hit. After a 0.25 second delay, the rift explodes, dealing 45 / 75 / 105 / 135 / 165 (+25% of ability power) magic damage to enemies standing upon it.

Vel'Koz stores a charge of Void Rift every 19 / 18 / 17 / 16 / 15 seconds and can store up to 2 charges. The recharge time is affected by cooldown reduction. W

Tectonic Disruption

After a brief delay, Vel'Koz disrupts a nearby area, launching all enemies caught into the air for 0.75 seconds and dealing 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 / 190 (+30% of ability power) magic damage to them. Enemies hit that are close to Vel'Koz are also knocked back slightly. E

Life Form Disintegration Ray

Passive: Deconstructing enemy Champions Researches them for 7 seconds. Basic attacks and all abilities refresh Research.

Active: Vel'Koz channels a ray of infinite energy that follows the cursor for 2.5 seconds, dealing 45 / 62.5 / 80 (+12.5% of ability power) magic damage every 0.25 seconds to all enemies in range and slowing them by 20% for 1 second. Enemies that stay in the beam accumulate 1 stack of Organic Deconstruction every 0.7 seconds (up to 3 stacks). Researched champions take true damage instead.

Vel'Koz can cancel the ability early by recasting it. R

Vel'Koz 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.

Vel'Koz Runes

Vel'Koz Items

Vel'Koz Ability Order

Vel'Koz Matchups Overview

Strong against

Mel

Renata Glasc

Swain

Senna

Lux

Rell

Weak against

Zilean

Zyra

Nami

Janna

Taric

Neeko

Vel'Koz Tips and Tricks

Use your Q to poke the enemy laner as much as possible, then push the wave with your W. You can gain bonus points if you manage to push and poke the enemy at the same time. In team fights, try to delay them for as long as possible while poking the enemy down with your Q and W. Be cautious when using your R, as it is a channeling ability that leaves you vulnerable. Always try to use it from a safe distance and position to avoid being caught and killed.

Vel'Koz Best Build, Runes, Items

Most Popular

For the most popular Vel'Koz Support build, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Arcane Comet is your keystone, followed by Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree. Choose Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter in the secondary tree. For rune shards, use Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense, depending on the matchup. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish with Horizon Focus, Liandry's Torment, and Shadowflame. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Optional

An alternative Vel'Koz Support build also uses Flash and Heal as Summoner Spells. Dark Harvest is your keystone, with Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, and Relentless Hunter in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, pick Axiom Arcanist and Scorch. Rune shards should be Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Malignance. Complete the build with Horizon Focus, Liandry's Torment, and Zhonya's Hourglass. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Alternative

If you're looking for an alternative build, take Flash and Ignite as your Summoner Spells. First Strike is your keystone, with Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, and Jack Of All Trades in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, take Manaflow Band and Scorch. Rune shards include Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish the build with Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta Vel'Koz Support build, use Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Choose Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch as your primary rune tree. For the secondary tree, take Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter. Rune shards should be Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Celestial Opposition, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Complete the build with Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Situational Vel'Koz Runes and Items

Depending on the context of your game, matchup, and enemy champions, you might want to consider building situational items or choosing specific runes. Carefully assess your team, the enemy team, and the game state to plan your Vel'Koz build accordingly. For example, when selecting rune shards, you may want to take Armor or Magic Resist based on the champion you are facing in lane.