With the arrival of Patch 14.17, Zoe has quickly become the dominant support choice, boasting the highest win rate in the role.
As players adapt to the changes brought by the latest League of Legends update, one champion is standing out with an impressive win rate. Zoe, traditionally a mid-lane pick, is now the surprise star of the support role in Patch 14.17.
Zoe’s Rise in the Support Role
Patch 14.17, which went live on August 28, introduced nerfs to several top-performing support champions, including Senna and Seraphine. As these champions see their win rates drop, Zoe is stepping into the spotlight.
The Aspect of Twilight is currently dominating the support role with a win rate of 53.59% among players ranked Emerald and above, outperforming more traditional support picks like Taric, Poppy, and Amumu.
While Zoe has always been a strong mid-lane champion with a respectable win rate of 52.56%, her performance as a support has reached new heights. Despite this, her pick and ban rates remain relatively low, suggesting that many players have yet to fully realize her potential in this role.
Optimal Zoe Support Build and Playstyle
Zoe’s support build closely mirrors her mid-lane setup, with Luden’s Tempest as the core item and Zak’Zak as the starting support item. For abilities, players should start with Sleepy Trouble Bubble (E) at level 1, followed by Paddle Star (Q) at level 2, and Spell Thief (W) at level 3. The focus should be on maxing Paddle Star (Q) first for optimal damage output.
Conclusion
Zoe’s emergence as a top support pick in Patch 14.17 highlights the evolving meta in League of Legends. With her high win rate and versatile playstyle, Zoe is proving to be a formidable choice for players looking to dominate the bot lane.
As the patch continues to settle, it will be interesting to see if more players embrace Zoe’s potential in the support role.
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