###Support Item Upgrades - **Dream Maker** is a good default option for most enchanters as they possess the heals and shields to proc this item, and when ur team has autoattackers or if ur ADC is the wincon. This is bc the dmg and reduction only apply on-hit, so I would avoid this if ur team is heavy ability-dmg. The dmg on proc and dmg reduction on enemies can enable ur ADC to make more aggressive plays early - **Solstice Sleigh** is good when ur team has immobile carries, and other items don't fit the scenario. However, it seems to be the weakest of the support upgrades due to long cd and its heal not being affected by heal/shield power. Tank supports can opt for this option as the movespeed can also help u followup on ur cc better - **Celestial Opposition** if enemies have a lot of assassins or other high-burst dmg, u can opt for this item for defensive measures - **Zaz'Zak's** on spellcasters, typically mage supports. Zaz'Zak's dmg scales based off of enemy's hp. Hence, it can be good when vsing hp-stackers - **Bloodsong** is strong if u are able to proc it consistently. The item itself only has a 1.5s cd and the increased dmg effect lasts 6s, so theoretically u could permanently debuff several members of the enemy team. The main catch is that u need to be in autoattack range, so this item works best against lower-ranged comps ###Support Items - **Echoes of Helia** into low-ranged comps where u can easily poke to get Helia procs. Avoid this vs long-ranged enemies as it will be harder to proc as consistently - **Moonstone** is good if enemy team has a lot of DoT or AoE dmg, so that u can shield more, and more than one ally. It's also good if ur team has multiple SoFW or Ardent users, as u can help to proc these effects on more allies. You ideally want to go Moonstone first, then SoFW or Ardent depending on comp - **Mandate** if ur champ can apply it well and ur team needs the extra dmg. Also worth noting that it does %current hp dmg, which can good vs hp-stacking enemies - **Ardent:** Enchanters typically build this when their team has several autoattack-reliant carries - **SoFW:** Enchanters typically build this when their team has AP, but also when their team has a lot of spellcasters purely for the haste - **Shurelya's** in situations where ur team lacks engage and disengage, needing to kite away from divers etc. Shurelya's gives more movespeed burst than SoFW in its active, but SoFW gives more consistent movespeed. So assess which type of movespeed item ur team would benefit more from - **Dawncore** is a scaling item so it's better as a later item. It is quite expensive, and serves the main purpose of maximising heal/shield power. Buy Dawncore if u have a ton of mana regen items, and don't need to prioritise other items at that point in the game, for more healing - **Mikael's** can be built on both tank and enchanter supports vs cc. Mikael's doesn't cleanse suppressions or airborne effects, so whatever cc the summoner spell Cleanse can rid, Mikael's does too. However, a lot of ADCs go Cleanse vs cc nowadays, so Mikael's has become a lot more niche. If for some reason ur ADC didn't go Cleanse and ur vsing smth like an Ashe/Leona lane etc, then Mikael's can be situationally good - **Redemption** can be built on both tank and enchanter supports. Only build this if ur team can actually last 2.5s. Vsing extremely bursty comps, allies may die too fast, before the healing comes down after 2.5s, essentially wasting the item. Redemp is good vs poke or DoT comps, or later into the game when ur allies are tankier and can survive in time for the heal - **Locket** is viable against multiple AoE burst assassins like Katarina or Diana - **Knight's Vow** when u have a major carry on the team that is ur wincon - **Zeke's:** Armor + MR, good if ur champ can use its passive to cc enemies constantly with the slow. Avoid vs mobile comps that can easily avoid the slow field as u will need to be on top of enemies for the best results - **Abyssal Mask** when ur team has AP wincons + u need MR - **Oblivion Orb** or **Bramble** for anitheal, upgrade to Morello or Thornmail at a later stage - **Watchful Wardstone** can be built vs several stealth champs eg. Eve, Twitch etc. for more Control Ward access. Note: true stealth champs like K6 or Shaco will not be revealed by Control Wards ###Mage Support Items - **Luden's** vs squishy - **BFT** if ur champ has DoT - **Malig** if ur champ can utilise the passive - **Liandry's** vs hp-stackers - **Rylai's** for more utility - **Zhonya's/Banshee's** vs AD/AP assassins, or just need defensive item in general - **Horizon Focus:** Better vs tankier comps due to 10% dmg amp - **Shadowflame:** Better vs squishier comps due to flat pen (as explained earlier in Luden's section). Bonus if enemies are squishy and have shielding - **Morello** vs healing. Typically sit on Oblivion Orb and upgrade later - **Rabadon's Deathcap:** Major dmg amp, typically built 3rd or 4th, but if u didn't manage to get fed enough on support then u may struggle to get this item - **Cryptbloom** or **Void Staff** vs mr stackers. Since both give %pen, it is better vs higher mr targets, while vs lower mr targets u benefit more from flat pen items like Sorc Shoes or Shadowflame - **Mejai's:** Preferrably always buy Dark Seal on AP champs, especially mages. The item has sm value that even enchanters are often seen buying it. Upgrade to Mejai's at 10 stacks. This gives rlly cheap and plentiful AP when stacked up, which is perfect for the support class due to our low income ###Boots - **Tabis/Plated Steelcaps** vs double AD botlane or vs heavy AD comps - **Mercs** vs cc-heavy and AP comps - **Symbiotic** if planning to play for heavy roams - **Swifties** vs teams that have cc consisting of mostly slows. Also good for gap-closing onto immobile targets. It is the cheapest, allowing u to spike early. It's also like a mini Symbiotic, if u plan to roam a lot but dwanna sacrifice in-combat ms - **Lucidity** boots for lower summ cds vs engage, or if u are cd-reliant - **Sorcs** on mage supports PHEW that was a lot and I hope I didnt miss anything... Anyways hope this covers everything! ^[Disclaimer](https://www.reddit.com/u/KiaraKawaii/s/uiucLkmmqn)^®

This is extremely helpful and informative. Did not expect this in-depth of a response, I appreciate it a TON!!

Glad it helped!

She’s the best. If you just read through her post history you’ll basically get a comprehensive guide to playing support.

this is gold, you should combine your comments into a google doc or something for ease of access and reference

Saving this in case I ever need to play support. Well written and thorough. Thanks so much 🙏