Zaahen & Brand vs Aphelios & Thresh
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to range disadvantage and poke, but level 2-3 all-ins can work if you land W pull into Q knockup.
- Post-6 your R gives strong engage potential, but you must respect Thresh's peel and Aphelios's kiting ability with proper weapon rotation.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for W pulls when enemies are grouped or near minions, then immediately Q for knockup and stack Determination through extended trades.
- Use E to gap-close or escape after initial burst, saving R for when you have enough stacks to make the dive worthwhile.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on farming safely and building Determination stacks through minion trades early, then look for all-ins once you have meaningful AD bonus.
- Crash waves before attempting roams since your waveclear improves significantly with stacked passive.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't engage without sufficient Determination stacks as your base damage is relatively low compared to other melee supports.
- Avoid committing R when Brand has full combo available, as his burst damage can kill you before revive triggers or during the stasis period.
Created on 12/08/2025
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