Morgana Support Guide: Mastering the Fallen Angel in Bot Lane

Morgana Support Guide: Mastering the Fallen Angel in Bot Lane

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 03:41 AM

Dark binding expert and black shield master, Morgana excels as a support champion who can control fights and protect allies. Originally a mid laner, she's now most effective in the support role due to her powerful crowd control and defensive capabilities.

Core Abilities Priority:

  • R > Q > E > W

Skill Order Explanation:

  1. Q (Dark Binding): Max first for increased CC duration and damage
  2. E (Black Shield): Second priority for better magic shield and reduced cooldown
  3. W (Tormented Shadow): Useful for proccing support item and Manaflow Band
  4. R (Soul Shackles): Take at levels 6, 11, and 16

Morgana Abilities

Morgana Abilities

Key Strengths:

  • Long-duration root with Q (Dark Binding)
  • Magic damage shield that blocks CC (Black Shield)
  • Strong lane presence and teamfight control
  • Excellent pick potential

Starting Items:

  • Spellthief's Edge
  • 2 Health Potions
  • Stealth Ward

Core Build:

  • Shurelya's Battlesong/Imperial Mandate
  • Zhonya's Hourglass
  • Redemption/Chemtech Putrifier

Alternative Items:

  • Everfrost (vs. mobile enemies)
  • Mikael's Blessing (vs. heavy CC)
  • Cosmic Drive (for ability haste)

Playstyle Tips:

  • Use Q carefully - it's your main engage tool
  • Time Black Shield to counter enemy CC
  • Position aggressively in lane to zone enemies
  • Save ultimate for teamfights or when enemies are grouped

Runes: Sorcery

  • Arcane Comet
  • Manaflow Band
  • Transcendence
  • Gathering Storm

Inspiration

  • Perfect Timing
  • Cosmic Insight

This versatile support champion can be built for damage or utility, making her adaptable to team needs while maintaining strong lane presence and teamfight impact.

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