Ivern Support Guide: Mastering the Green Father in Bot Lane

Ivern Support Guide: Mastering the Green Father in Bot Lane

By Marcus Chen

January 3, 2025 at 02:52 PM

Ivern excels as an enchanter support, leveraging his unique kit to protect allies and control the battlefield. Here's how to play him effectively in the support role:

Core Abilities

  • E (Seedling): Primary ability for shielding allies. Explodes to damage and slow nearby enemies. Shield refreshes if explosion doesn't hit champions.
  • Q (Rootcaller): Roots enemies and allows allies to dash to them. Click again to jump directly to target.
  • W (Wondersprout): Creates bushes that grant bonus auto-attack damage to allies. Useful for vision control and creative plays.
  • R (Daisy): Summons a controllable golem that knocks up enemies every third attack.

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Ability Order

  1. E > Q > W
  2. Max E first for stronger shields and damage
  3. Max Q second for increased CC potential
  4. Max W last

Item Build

Starting Items:

  • Spellthief's Edge
  • 2 Health Potions

Core Items:

  • Shurelya's Battlesong
  • Redemption
  • Ardent Censer

Situational Items:

  • Mikael's Blessing (vs heavy CC)
  • Staff of Flowing Water (with AP allies)
  • Chemtech Putrifier (vs healing)

Gameplay Tips

Early Game:

  • Use E to shield ADC during trades
  • Place W bushes strategically for vision control
  • Root enemies with Q to set up ganks

Mid-Late Game:

  • Focus on protecting carries with shields and items
  • Use Daisy to disrupt enemy backline
  • Create bush paths for team rotations
  • Coordinate Q roots with team engagement

Advanced Tactics:

  • Block enemy vision with strategic W placement
  • Use Q-dash combinations with allies for surprise engages
  • Time E shields to maximize both protection and damage
  • Control Daisy to zone enemies in teamfights

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