Rakan Guide support Wild Rift | Build and Runes S1

With the latest patch, new champions have appeared in LoL: Wild Rift. Among them is Rakan, a mischievous support who never misses a beat when it comes to turning his opponents on their head. With his high mobility and versatile skill set, he's a great pick that promises anything but boring games. Looking for adventure? Grab our Rakan support Wild Rift guide to learn how to master the champion at your fingertips.
From his numerous dashes to his special synergy with his companion Xayah, not to mention his crowd control combo... The schedule is full and the Vastaya is not that easy to play! We explain it all to you!

Recommended build for Rakan support: items, runes and skill order

Rakan has a very low attack range and has to dive deep into the opponent's team to maximise the use of his skills. However, the Vastaya cannot count on huge defensive statistics... And his skills do not help him particularly in this field. In his recommended build, we find a utility side to stick to his role of support, but also tank items, to not die too quickly. Rakan in support on Wild Rift is fast, but it is not invulnerable either!

What build for Rakan support Wild Rift?

• Must-have items: Zeke's Convergence is the item to buy first and its defensive and offensive ambivalence will be invaluable. The Protector's Vow is a choice that will help Rakan and his carry. Finally, the Dead Man's Plate will offer good defensive stats in addition to a useful bonus in movement speed.
• Boots: Rakan is a utility champion, but rather than buying the boots of lucidity, we recommend the defensive approach with the Ninja Tabis or Mercury Sandals depending on the enemy composition. The Gargoyle enchantment will also work wonders as you charge into the fray.
• Situational items: The Rakan tank version is viable for the frontline role. In this case, invest inWarmog's Armour and Randuin's Omen. There is another way, that of the utility support. WithHarmonious Echo (healing) andBurning Censer (damage bonus), Rakan will make his ADC shine but will have to be very careful with his placement.

What runes for Rakan support Wild Rift?

• Main Rune: Whatever version of the build you choose, the Aftermath rune is still the best for its bonus in resistances. Moreover, it is rather easy to activate with Rakan.
• Secondary Runes: Rakan tries to control as many enemies as possible with his combo, which allows him to maximize the Weakness rune. We then try to give him the Loyalty rune since the support is very much based on his allies. Finally, we recommend the Maquis rune since Rakan loves to move around the map.

Which skills should be improved first?

At level 1, there is a real debate about which skill to improve first. Depending on his choice, Rakan can play more or less aggressively at the beginning of the lane. But in terms of order, it seems quite clear that priority should be given to Triumphal Entry. One then invests in Valse guerrière, then in Rémige rayonnante.

How to use Rakan's support skills well?

Enchanted feathers (passive)	Rakan gains a shield every 40 seconds. When he hits a champion with his skills, the delay is reduced.
Radiant remige	The Vastaya draws a feather in front of him and wounds the first enemy hit. If the latter is a champion or an epic monster, after a short delay, the feather heals Rakan and his close allies.
Triumphal entry	Rakan rushes to the target area and throws all the enemies in the area of effect into the air.
Warrior waltz	The holder flies on an allied champion to offer him a shield. He has 5 seconds to cast the skill a second time for free.
Ultimate dance (final)	Rakan gains a big bonus in speed to run on the battlefield. When he hits enemies, he wounds and charms them for 1 second. The first enemy hit gives a bonus acceleration.

In the lane phase, Rakan supports the opportunity to have fun. He can afford to play aggressive with Triumphal Entry to control one or more enemies. Before the enemy falls back, you should ideally place Radiant Remige for extra damage and a little sustain. Then, it does not remain you any more but to return in safety on your ally using your Warrior Waltz. Repeat the operation as many times as necessary to gradually decrease the life of your opponents and to put rhythm in the game. If you get bored, don't hesitate to go and say hello to the midlane with your routine.

After level 5, Rakan gets his ultimate skill. This skill is ideal for engaging in teamfights. With your speed bonus, try to hit as many enemy champions as possible. Keep in mind that during your ultimate, you have the possibility to launch your other skills! This way, you can dance left and right to control all nearby opponents. The Ultimate Dance + Triumphal Entry rotation will render your target harmless until your team does the job. In case of extreme emergency, Ultimate Dance can also be used to escape.

With which champion should a good synergy be set up?

The answer is quite obvious... Rakan has an excellent natural synergy with his partner Xayah. The two inseparables benefit from a unique mechanic in Wild Rift. They can back together in unison and their skills are enhanced when they are paired. Thus, Warrior Waltz is twice as powerful if the allied champion is Xayah! You should therefore try to combine them in the draft phase. Otherwise, Vastaya can provide a solid base for an ultimate fromOrianna. The latter can put its ball on the support and wait for the latter to enter the fray. But do it discreetly or Xayah will be jealous!

Counter of Rakan support Wild Rift: who should we watch out for?

Rakan is a very mobile champion, but the situation becomes problematic if you can't dodge crowd control. Lux is known to be a counter to Rakan. Rakan is fast, but his engagement is phoned in when he starts running at his enemies... He runs, but he runs in a straight line. A good Lux will then have all the time in the world to throw its cage and trap the bird. It is difficult to dance in these conditions. A Rakan in a cage is a Rakan in danger. The support is still fragile, especially if it does not manage to activate the Aftermath rune. 😭

Advanced tips and tricks for playing Rakan support Wild Rift

Rakan has great dexterity and walls are not really an obstacle. To escape or to help his team, the support can easily pass over them with a Warrior Waltz or aTriumphal Entry. You should also not hesitate to use your allies as launch pads. With a quick execution of your skills, Rakan can find surprising angles of attack and cover a long distance very quickly.

Finally, don't forget that Radiant Snow also heals if the skill hits an epic monster. So, don't hesitate to spam the skill when doing a Dragon or a Nashor to heal your team and make it easier to take the neutral objective.

We have reached the end of this Rakan support Wild Rift guide. From now on, you have all the cards in your hand to shine and give your enemies the runaround. Find the right rhythm and make them lose their heads! 😎
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