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How to Play GalioSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Galio Support build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Colossal SmashPWinds of WarQShield of DurandWJustice PunchEHero's EntranceR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchA#6of 49 Support champions
Win rate53.3%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate1.1%40th most picked Support
Ban rate2.0%

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Galio Support Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.1% pick rate, 51.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.9% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Unflinching
SorcerySECONDARY
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Shield of DurandWJustice PunchEWinds of WarQMax W first
Winds of War31415
Shield of Durand14579
Justice Punch28101213
Hero's Entrance611

Item build

1.1% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariImperial MandateImperial MandateThornmailThornmail
BootsMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionImperial MandateImperial MandateSolstice SleighSolstice SleighThornmailThornmailBramble VestBramble Vest

Galio Support meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Galio holds a 53.3% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.14, 1.8 points above the Support role average of 51.6%. That is the 6th highest win rate of 49 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.1% pick rate (40th most played in the role) and a 2.0% ban rate, Galio rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Patch 26.14 was good to Galio Support: the tier rating climbed from B to A after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At A tier, Galio is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Galio Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Lulu (47.2% win rate for Galio) and Nami (48.9% win rate for Galio): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Camille (55.6%) and Nautilus (53.4%) are the matchups to look for, where Galio wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Galio good in Patch 26.14?

Galio is A tier Support in Patch 26.14 with a 53.3% win rate, 1.1% pick rate, and 2.0% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Galio Support after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Galio Support?

The best Galio Support build in Patch 26.14 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Imperial Mandate, Thornmail with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Galio Support is A tier with 53.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Galio?

Champions that counter Galio in Patch 26.14 include Lulu (47.2% Galio win rate), Nami (48.9% Galio win rate), Thresh (49.6% Galio win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.