Vel'Koz vs Rell SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Vel'Koz into Rellmedium

Overview

Use split angles and poke to deny Rell's engage access through brush.
Hold for peel to protect your ADC from Rell's all-in combo and follow-up.
Control side brush and river vision to limit Rell's flank angles and roam impact.

Layer and poke before Rell commits engage; hold to interrupt or peel.
Deny Rell brush control to reduce her engage angles and create safer poke windows for your ADC.
Avoid channeling without your ADC ready to follow or peel, as it is punishable if interrupted.

engage with ADC follow-up creates high threat; avoid overextending without peel ready.
Losing brush or fog control opens flank angles for Rell's all-in; maintain vision and deny brush.
Channeling without peel exposes you to hard engage or interruption; time ultimate carefully.

Track level 2 closely and avoid contesting the wave without your ADC's follow-up to prevent engage.
Use long-range poke to keep the wave pushed and deny Rell easy crash windows for engages.
Ward river and tri-brush early to spot Rell's roams and protect your ADC from flanks.

Level 2 unlocks poke plus knockup; pressure but respect cooldown.
Level 3 full kit enables consistent poke and peel; prioritize brush control and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 burst can finish slowed or knocked-up targets; use only with confirmed ADC follow-up or safe peel.

Convert poke and brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access for your team.
Use wave pressure and vision to secure dragon setup and prevent Rell's roam impact.
Coordinate peel and burst with ADC follow-up to win 2v2 fights and force enemy resets.

Tactical tip

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