League of Legends: Best Supports for Lol Arena

Although the Arena mode in League of Legends seems simple and straightforward, succeeding on this battleground requires more than pure skill and it all starts with picking a suitable champion for this dynamic.

It is undeniable that some champions perform better than others and this article aims to shortlist the best supports for LoL Arena in the current meta.  

LoL Arena: Best Supports in 2024

Morgana

Morgana's versatile abilities make her an elite pick among the support champions in League of Legends.

Morgana offers about everything you would want from a support champion - a long-range skill shot (Dark Binding), a shield that prevents crowd control effects (Black Shield), and an ultimate ability that stuns every nearby enemy (Soul Shackles).

As of the start of the third season of LoL Arena, Morgana has a win rate of 14.97%. The average end position of players who pick this champ is 4.20, meaning that there is a high chance of finishing in the Top 4 and winning points for your rank.

While Morgana is not an effective tank in the Summoner's Rift, getting lucky with the Augments and picking the right items can put her on par with champions known for their endurance in battle.

And while most players prefer an AP build, Morgana remains one of the best supports for LoL Arena. 

Best Duos for Morgana: Garen, Tryndamere, Darius, Olaf, Vi

Best Augments for Morgana:

• Silver Tier - Witchful Thinking, Slap Around, Tormentor
• Gold Tier - Magic Missile, Bread and Butter, Big Brain
• Prismatic Tier - Infernal Conduit, Spellwake, Eureka

Optimal Build for Morgana in LoL Arena:

• Guardian's Orb
• Sorcerer's Shoes
• Cruelty
• Liandry's Torment
• Zhonya's Hourglass
• Rabadon's Deathcap
• Morellonomicon

Optional Items: Blackfire Torch, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Detonation Orb, Runecarver

Nami

Pick Nami for her crowd control and healing abilities but be prepared to get focused throughout the entire game.

With a proper AP build and the correct Augments, Nami becomes one of the most dynamic supports but you need a strong partner to help you win the early rounds.

As a support, Nami's W (Ebb and Flow) heals allies and damages enemies, providing sustain.

Her Q (Aqua Prison) is a skill shot that immobilizes enemies and her ultimate ability (Tidal Wave) sends a large wave that knocks up and slows enemies.

Her passive grants movement speed to allied champions and her E (Tidecaller's Blessing) grants bonus magic damage. 

Nami has a 14.20% win rate in LoL Arena, as well as 28.92% for finishing in the Top 2.

Most notably, Nami is the highest-ranked support when it comes to the average finishing place at 4.13. 

Best Duos for Nami: Tryndamere, Shyvana, Hecarim, Gwen, Garen

Best Augments for Nami:

• Silver Tier - First-Aid Kit, Sonic Boom, Witchful Thinking
• Gold Tier - All For You, Holy Fire, Critical Healing
• Prismatic Tier - Spirit Link, Circle of Death, Eureka

Optimal Build for Nami in LoL Arena:

• Guardian's Amulet
• Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Empyrean Promise
• Moonstone Renewer
• Imperial Mandate
• Ardent Censer
• Chemtech Putrifier

Optional Items: Rabadon's Deathcap, Dawncore, Innervating Locket, Radiant Virtue

Yuumi

Yuumi's extreme healing abilities make her stand out in the diverse mix of the best supports for LoL Arena.

Yet, playing this champion requires a certain degree of confidence and trust in the duo player. This is not a recommended pick when playing solo.

As a standout support champion, Yuumi attaches herself to her allied champion, granting heals, shields, and additional buffs.

Her E (Zoomies) activates a shield and grants movement speed and mana regen to her attached ally.

Her W (You and Me!) empowers the ally when recast, granting different heals and shields.

Yuumi's ultimate (Final Chapter) sends five waves in a chosen direction, damaging and slowing enemies but also healing all allies hit by the waves.

Combined with her passive (Feline Friendship), Yuumi provides endless heals in the later stages of the game.

Yuumi has a lower win rate (13.31%) and a Top 2 percentage (24.03%) but this is primarily due to the need for a skilled ally in your duo.

Best Duos for Yuumi: Master Yi, Singed, Bel'Veth, Jax, Olaf

Best Augments for Yuumi:

• Silver Tier - Sonic Boom, Fully Automated, First-Aid Kit
• Gold Tier - All For Yoy, Holy Fire, Critical Healing
• Prismatic Tier - Spirit Link, Circle of Death, Fey Magic

Optional Build for Yuumi in LoL Arena:

• Guardian's Amulet
• Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Empyrean Promise
• Moonstone Renewer
• Ardent Censer
• Chemtech Putrifier
• Dawncore

Optional Items: Mikael's Blessing, Redemption, Everfrost, Staff of Flowing Water

Sona

Unless you have a reliable game plan, picking Sona requires a certain degree of consideration.

Due to her low base HP, it could be hard to survive in the first few rounds in the Arena, unless you are backed by a strong duo champion.

Nevertheless, even a slow start can be turned around with Sona due to her incredible set of supporting abilities.

Her passive, Power Chord, modifies her next basic attack after using three abilities, providing additional effects like slows or damage reduction.

Her W (Aria of Perseverance) heals and shields allies, and her E (Song of Celerity) grants movement speed.

Sona's R (Crescendo) stuns all enemies in a line for 1.5 seconds, providing strong crowd control that could turn a fight around.

Sona's win rate in Patch 14.10 is 15.00%. More importantly, she has proven to be one of the best supports in LoL Arena and the average end position of Sona players is 4.14, the 14th highest of all champions.

Nami is the only traditional support that ranks higher.

Best Duos for Sona: Garen, Darius, Tryndamere, Shyvana, Udyr

Best Augments for Sona: 

• Silver Tier - Sonic Boom, First-Aid Kit, Mind to Matter
• Gold Tier - Holy Fire, All For You, Critical Healing
• Prismatic Tier - Circle of Death, Spirit Link, Eureka

Optimal Build for Sona in LoL Arena:

• Guardian's Amulet
• Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Empyrean Promise
• Archangel's Staff
• Moonstone Renewer
• Ardent Censer
• Chemtech Putrifier

Optional Items: Rabadon's Deathcap, Dawncore, Innervating Locket, Eleisa's Miracle

Alistar

Alistar remains one of the most reliable champions in League of Legends if you are looking for crowd control and endurance.

With unlimited sustain and enough knocks and stuns to keep any opponent at bay, all Alistar needs is a damage-dealing duo.

As long as you learn the W + Q combo, you can push people around or instead keep them in one place.

Additionally, Alistar's E (Trample) also stuns opponents for one second at five stacks while his passive (Triumphant Roar) can heal him and nearby allies once every few seconds.

Data shows that Alistar has a 14.72% win rate in Arena and a 26.61% Top 2 rate.

On average, the end position of players with Alistar is 4.49. 

Best Duos for Alistar: Jayce, Tristana, Khazix, Samira, Master Yi

Best Augments for Alistar: 

• Silver Tier - Guilty Pleasure, Tormentor, Slap Around
• Gold Tier - Bread and Butter, Rabble Rousing, Impassable
• Prismatic Tier - Courage of the Colossus, Slow Cooker, Center of the Universe

Optimal Build for Alistar in LoL Arena

• Guardian's Horn
• Mercury's Treads
• Heartsteel
• Sunfire Aegis
• Thornmail
• Jak'Sho

Optional Items: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Knight's Vow, Unending Despair, Force of Entropy

Taric

Taric's sustain and unprecedented damage make him one of the best supports for LoL Arena in 2024.

Taric's passive, Bravado, empowers his basic attacks, while also reducing the cooldowns on his abilities.

His Q (Starlight's Touch) heals himself and nearby allies.

His W (Bastion) shields an ally and links abilities to them, providing additional utility.

Teammates that have been bound by Bastion will be able to stun enemies through Taric's E (Dazzle). Last but not least, the ultimate - Cosmic Radiance, grants invulnerability to himself and nearby allies for several seconds after a short cast delay.

Taric has one of the highest win rates in Arena with 16.35%, as well as a Top 2 rate of 28.30%. 

Best Duos for Taric: Trundle, Darius, Nilah, Irelia, Briar

Best Augments for Taric:

• Silver Tier - Sonic Boom, Ocean Soul, First-Aid Kit
• Gold Tier - Holy Fire, All For You, Bread and Cheese
• Prismatic Tier - Spirit Link, Circle of Death, Courage of the Colossus

Optional Build for Taric in LoL Arena: 

• Guardian's Amulet
• Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Radiant Virtue
• Moonstone Renewer
• Sword of Blossoming Dawn
• Knight's Vow
• Thornmail

Optional Items: Heartsteel, Frozen Heart, Eleisa's Miracle, Gargoyle Stoneplate

Nautilus

Nautilus has been growing in popularity among players who seek a support champ with serious crowd control and durability.

This champion is equipped with the tools to keep an opponent stunned repeatedly while having enough sustain to last until the final seconds of every round.

In terms of abilities, Nautilus can immobilize an opponent in three different ways.

The Q (Dredge Line) initiates fights, the ultimate (Depth Charge) knocks up and stuns every target on its way, and the passive (Staggering Blow) allows Nautilus to stun an opponent with a basic attack once every five seconds.

Nautilus has the lowest win rate (12.12%) among the best supports for LoL Arena primarily due to his low damage.

This champion needs an assassin or an ADC on the side to win rounds comfortably.

What matters is that Nautilus has the tools to provide the support that allies need to outplay the enemy duo. 

Best Duos for Nautilus: Caitlyn, Yasuo, Samira, Zed, Garen

Best Augments for Nautilus:

• Silver Tier - Tormentor, Guilty Pleasure, Slap Around
• Gold Tier - Willing Sacrifice, Bread and Jam, Impassable
• Prismatic Tier - Courage of the Colossus, Center of the Universe, Goliath

Optimal Build for Nautilus in LoL Arena:

• Guardian's Horn
• Mercury's Treads or Plated Steelcaps
• Cruelty
• Heartsteel
• Sunfire Aegis
• Thornmail
• Jak'Sho

Optional Items: Spirit Visage, Knight's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Shield of Molten Stone

Lulu

Lulu has a unique combination of abilities that make her a suitable duo for any AD champions in League of Legends.

While the first couple of rounds may be hard to win due to her slow scaling, once Lulu gets her Ultimate, she will have the necessary tools to keep her ally alive.

Lulu's Q (Glitterance) slows the enemies it hits by 80% and reduces their damage output for a short period.

Her W (Whimsy) either polymorphs the enemy and disarms them for a short period or grants bonus attack speed and movement speed when cast on herself or an ally.

Her E (Help, Pix!) does damage when cast on an enemy or grants a shield when cast on herself or an ally.

Lastly, Lulu's R (Wild Growth) enlarges the target champion (herself or an ally) by 40%, grants bonus health, and knocks up and slows nearby enemies.

Lulu has the highest win percentage of all supports in LoL Arena with 17.14% and the average end position of players is 4.26. However, she is not a very common pick. 

Best Duos for Lulu: Master Yi, Vayne, Caitlyn, Lucian, Kog'Maw

Best Augments for Lulu: 

• Silver Tier - First-Aid Kit, Sonic Boom, Ocean Soul
• Gold Tier - All For You, Holly Fire, Bread and Cheese
• Prismatic Tier - Spirit Link, Accelerating Sorcery, Ultimate Revolution

Optimal Build for Lulu in LoL Arena

• Guardian's Amulet
• Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Empyrean Promise
• Ardent Censer
• Moonstone Renewer
• Sword of Blossoming Dawn
• Chemtech Putrifier

Optional Items: Locket of the Iron Solari, Mikael's Blessing, Radiant Virtue, Knight's Vow

Conclusion

Ranking up in LoL Arena requires a keen understanding of which champions can dominate in this unique, high-pressure environment.

It is a fact that most players focus on champions who excel in burst damage, mobility, and crowd control.

However, picking a champion entirely based on stats and win rate is not enough to excel in the Arena.

Even playing one of the best supports for LoL Arena will not guarantee a Top 4 spot.

Winning depends on several factors, including individual skill, teamwork, and a dose of luck with the Augments and the actual matchups.