Thresh

Thresh is often counted among the most layered supports in League of Legends. He is a playmaking tank whose toolkit combines hard engage with some of the strongest protection for his allies in the game. Death Sentence defines him: he hurls a hooked chain that binds an enemy and drags them in, and a second cast sends Thresh flying to the target instead. A successful hook can become either a team pick or a solo dive, and the outcome of nearly every Thresh game hinges on when those hooks connect.

Dark Passage is what sets him apart from other hook champions. The lantern he tosses shields nearby allies, and any ally can click it to dash to his location. That opens up rescues, two-player ganks, and jungle pick-ups that no other champion can pull off. Flay works alongside both abilities. Its passive builds up charge on his attacks, so each hit lands harder the longer he goes without attacking. The active swings his chain in a wide arc, knocking enemies along the direction of the swing: he can shove a diver away from his carry or reel a runner back into hook range.

Scaling without items

Damnation gives Thresh a growth pattern unlike most champions. Enemies that die near him leave souls behind for him to collect, and each one grants a permanent boost to armor and ability power. His durability therefore comes from staying active in fights rather than from leveling alone. The Box, his ultimate, traps enemies inside a prison of slowing walls and punishes anyone who tries to force their way out. It works well for locking down a hooked target or holding a chokepoint.

Thresh suits players who enjoy calling the shots in bot lane, setting up picks and rescuing teammates within the same fight. His impact, however, depends heavily on how accurately he lands his skillshots.