Luyana has turned over a new leaf; the support tier list has been updated mid-Season 44; tank supports are hopeless: T0 section.

Support has always been a popular role in the Rift, focusing on supporting the marksman next to them, creating a favorable output environment, providing close protection in team fights, counter-jungling in the jungle, and constantly entangled with teammates. It's quite easy to get gold medals, two stars per game. Sometimes it's not fair to blame players for ruthlessly abandoning the core damage dealer. Real-world experience tells us that environment and awareness determine life and death. If the development lane dies frequently and towers are destroyed, you'll be cursed and criticized for not knowing how to defend. Little do they know that it's because the jungler never comes to gank and create an advantage for them. A squishy hero is forcibly cut into pieces by three or four people, falling behind in economy. Where will they get any output?

The marksman's performance was lackluster, with a poor KDA, leading to their being deemed useless. Resources were withheld, supports left, and everyone flocked to the top lane, ganking a single warrior, leaving them to fend for themselves. If they won, congratulations on being carried; if they lost, they became the villains, reported and penalized with reputation points – a failed attempt to gain an advantage. Meanwhile, the support on the other side had a smooth ride. Of course, Luya's arrival disrupted the tier list. To complement this overpowered and capable assistant, adjustments had to be made. With their lives hanging in the balance, and the new marksman arriving, what changes occurred in the support tier?

T0: Shao Siyuan

Shao Siyuan remains a top-tier roamer, unaffected by the recent setbacks. Her stealth mechanic, passive kick, and strong mobility make her a formidable force. Even at level one, she can secure the first kill for a level two marksman. Don't let her seemingly harmless appearance fool you; she's incredibly lethal. She debuted at her peak, dominating multiple seasons with an absurdly high pick and ban rate in high-level matches and ranked games. She won't be easily released to wreak havoc. Also in this category are Da Qiao, Dunshan, and the Yuanliu support. Their common traits are their well-suited mechanics: teleportation support, vortex gate initiation, frequent crowd control, and shields provided by lifting the target—inherent advantages that leave little room for debate.

T0.5: Yu the Great

Da Yu, a new hero in Season 43, has been adjusted once and his value continues to rise. His advantage lies in his strength and gentleness, and the combat experience is not bad. He has a cauldron for teleportation, vision control, and healing, and there are a lot of them. Placing two in the river will provide free healing to those passing by. Team fights are like Go. Wherever he goes, he can dredge the fountain and then use his ultimate for crowd control. He is a tanky support. His popularity has gradually extended to ranked matches, and it is only a matter of time before he is nerfed.

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