Break the enemy shield and remove their defensive abilities with your Q. As Rell, prioritize maximizing W first for increased shield and damage, followed by E for improved mobility during engages.

For optimal engagement, combine your mounted form W with your ultimate to pull enemies in and execute powerful multi-target combos. Practice Flash → W → Ult combinations in practice mode to perfect your timing and execution.

Key ability interactions:

• Q breaks shields instantly (similar to Renekton's W or Blitzcrank's ultimate)
• Hold Q strategically against shield-heavy champions
• W provides shield and damage for trade advantages
• E increases movement speed for better positioning
• Ultimate pulls enemies while mounted

Build path focuses on tank-engage support items that provide:

• Health and resistances for durability
• Team-supporting effects
• Engage potential

Starting items:

• Steel Shoulderguards
• Health Potions

Core items:

• Locket of the Iron Solari
• Knight's Vow
• Zeke's Convergence

Situational items:

• Thornmail (against healing)
• Frozen Heart (against attack speed)
• Abyssal Mask (against magic damage)

Trading tips:

• Use W shield for advantageous trades
• Save Q for breaking enemy shields
• Coordinate engages with your ADC
• Track enemy summoner spells
• Position aggressively when Flash is available

Teamfight strategy:

• Look for multi-target engages
• Protect your carry with Knight's Vow
• Use Locket active during key moments
• Chain CC with teammates
• Peel when needed

Remember to adapt your playstyle and build based on team composition and enemy threats. Rell excels at creating opportunities for your team through well-timed engages and consistent crowd control.

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