Io · Hard Support (pos. 5)
Against physical damage
DefensiveSituationalData-drivenPatch 7.41
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When to use it
For games against right-click carries: keep your first two core items and add armor, evasion or damage block.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
319%229%153%- Safe laneMain53% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- MidPriority 229% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).
- OfflanePriority 319% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
Core items
- 1Aghanim's Scepter
- 2Black King Bar
Situational
MekansmAgainst physical damage. +5 Armor. Active: Restore.Shiva's GuardAgainst physical damage. +17 Armor, +75 Area of Effect. Active: Arctic Blast.Ghost ScepterAgainst physical damage. +5 All Attributes. Active: Ghost Form.
Skill order
Max order:Tether›Spirits›Overcharge›Break Tether
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Talents by level
- Attack Tethered Ally's Target (50% damage)-2.0s Relocate Cast Delay25
- +0.2% Overcharge Max HP Regen Bonus-30s Relocate Cooldown20
- +40% Spirits Damage+5% Tether Movement Speed15
- +8 Strength+1.5s Overcharge Duration10