Patch 25.08 shakes up the support meta just slightly, thanks to targeted buffs and nerfs for several popular champions. Sona and Blitzcrank receive scaling boosts to make them more relevant in both early and late-game situations, while Yuumi and Lulu take hits to their sustain and tankiness, respectively.
Despite these changes, the top of the support Tier List remains stable. Nami, Thresh, and Braum continue to dominate thanks to their versatility, lane presence, and playmaking potential.
🔥 TL;DR – Top Picks You Should Be Playing
- Nami / Thresh / Braum– Top-tier playmaking and utility supports with massive lane and teamfight impact.
- Sona / Taric / Janna – Excellent scaling and team utility, especially powerful in lower ELOs.
- Vel’Koz / Zyra / Zilean – Long-range poke and zone control for strong objective fights and laning.
- Milio / Neeko / Lulu – Great for enchanter lovers; consistent buffs and safety tools for ADCs.
🔹 Support Tier List – Patch 25.08
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| OP | Nami, Thresh, Braum |
| Low Elo OP | Vel’Koz, Zyra, Janna |
| Best Bans | Lulu, Yuumi, Pyke |
| S Tier | Lulu, Senna, Neeko, Vel’Koz, Zilean, Elise, Milio, Taric, Sona, Janna, Soraka, Maokai, Zyra, Fiddlesticks, Poppy |
| A Tier | Karma, Pantheon, Rell, Leona, Nautilus, Seraphine, Shaco, Zoe, Blitzcrank, Amumu, Bard, Zac, Morgana, Lux, Pyke |
| B Tier | Yuumi, Xerath, Sylas, Brand, Camille, Heimerdinger, Alistar, Renata, LeBlanc, Tahm Kench, Teemo, Rakan, Galio, Shen, Hwei |
| C Tier | Ashe, Twitch, Malphite, Swain, Mel |
🔹 Best Support Picks in Patch 25.08
1. Nami (OP-Tier, Best All-Purpose Enchanter)
Nami’s ability to empower trades with her E, peel with her bubble, and start fights with Tidal Wave makes her one of the most complete enchanters in the game.
✅ Best for: Pairing with Lucian, poke-heavy lanes, and mid-game teamfights
🔻 Weak against: Engage supports that can lock her down
2. Thresh (OP-Tier, Best Playmaking Support)
Thresh continues to be a staple for players who want to make plays across the map. His ability to engage, peel, and save teammates with Lantern gives him unmatched utility.
✅ Best for: All-in comps, hook setups, lane dominance
🔻 High skill cap — not recommended for beginners
3. Sona (S-Tier, Best Low-Elo Enchanter)
Sona’s Q scaling buff this patch makes her even more powerful in extended trades. She’s already a Solo queue sleeper, and the nerfs to Lulu/Yuumi only make her stronger by comparison.
✅ Best for: Lower ELO scaling, teamfights, and healing
🔻 Weak early levels and prone to being bursted if not positioned well
4. Lulu (S-Tier, Slightly Weakened)
Lulu’s base health nerf slightly affects her laning durability, but her W polymorph, shields, and team utility still keep her in S tier—especially when paired with hypercarries.
✅ Best for: Buffing carries, disengaging dives, utility
🔻 Nerfs may affect early trades but won’t remove her from meta just yet
5. Blitzcrank (A-Tier, Close to S Tier Again)
With buffs to his Q damage and shield scaling, Blitzcrank is feeling stronger than ever. He may be back in S tier soon, but for now, he remains a strong A-tier threat—especially into squishier supports like Lulu.
✅ Best for: Catching squishies, lane dominance
🔻 Still struggles against ranged poke and disengage comps
🔹 Final Thoughts – Support Meta in Patch 25.08
✔️ Nami, Thresh, and Braum are must-pick supports for their carry potential and lane control.
✔️ Sona, Vel’Koz, and Zyra offer great value in solo queue, especially in lower ELOs.
✔️ Lulu and Yuumi are finally seeing slight pushback due to nerfs.
✔️ Blitzcrank is a sleeper pick that may rise with better matchups like weakened Lulu.
✔️ Avoid picks like Mel, Swain, and Twitch—they’re not cutting it in current solo queue metas.
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Source: Skill Capped – Patch 25.08 Tier List Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions about Support Champions in Patch 25.08
Why is Nami in the OP tier for supports this patch?
Nami offers a perfect mix of poke, sustain, and crowd control. She synergizes incredibly well with ADCs like Lucian, and her utility in both early trades and mid-game fights keeps her consistently in the OP tier.
Is Thresh still worth learning in 25.08?
Yes. Thresh remains one of the most versatile supports in League. While he has a high skill ceiling, his ability to engage, peel, and reposition allies makes him a top-tier pick for players who master his kit.
How good is Sona after her buffs in Patch 25.08?
Sona’s Q damage buff gives her even more scaling power, especially in low ELO where games tend to last longer. Combined with recent nerfs to other enchanters like Lulu and Yuumi, she’s now one of the best support picks for solo queue.
Why is Lulu still in S tier despite getting nerfed?
While Lulu did receive a base health nerf, her core utility—polymorph, shields, and teamfight control—remains untouched. She’s still strong, especially with hypercarries, but may fall to A tier if her win rate drops further.
Is Blitzcrank good again in Patch 25.08?
Blitzcrank received buffs to both his Q damage and passive shield, making him a more reliable threat in lane. He’s especially good against squishier enchanters like Lulu and Janna. He’s still A tier but very close to S.
Which supports should I avoid picking right now?
Supports like Mel, Swain, and Twitch are underperforming and struggle to keep up with the meta. They lack the consistent utility, damage, or safety that the top-tier supports provide.
