The S41 auxiliary gradient was reshuffled, Zhang Fei dropped T1, and the ban rate of the strongest auxiliary was too high.

To play well as a marksman, you must have a capable assistant. A good support will be even more powerful. They help reduce the number of deaths, make extreme escapes at critical moments, protect people, start team fights, and take high damage. Such roaming is hard to come by. Playing the Siamese twin route is not a problem, but can you be sure that your teammates have chosen the wrong support?

Imagine playing a Marco Polo, but your support is Ming Shiyin. How can they connect and provide attack bonuses? After the launch of Season 41, the damage landscape shifted dramatically. Coupled with the early season drop of many experts and specialists back to the lower and mid-tiers, few dared to play damage at this point, unless they were incredibly confident. Support was the safest position to play. If you encountered a master, you'd be willing to help. Even if you were unlucky enough to get upset, you could still easily win gold and offset the star drop. This issue discusses support gradients. Before the attribute adjustments, it's worth trying to use them to climb the rankings.

T1: Zhang Fei, strong body, beast control

There's no denying that Sun Shangxiang is a hot pick, a true T0 after the update. But there's only one hero, and if they're taken away or banned, what can you do about them? There are so many support options. Take Zhang Fei, for example. He's a T1 player with a 51.6% win rate. Is that bad? Not at all. Sun Shangxiang is widely disliked, a public enemy. Zhang Fei, on the other hand, is a beloved hero. With a ban rate of only 12%, not a high percentage, you're guaranteed to find a way to fight in every match. He's been dubbed the all-purpose support, perfect for any lineup, offering a sense of security. No matter which support you choose, you're guaranteed to be able to cooperate.

That's because Zhang Fei's main strengths are shields and beast transformation. When he slides through a designated area, everyone generates a shield, offsetting the enemy's damage. Most importantly, his ultimate skill, Voice Change, roars like thunder at everyone in his path, stunning them and granting several layers of shield, instantly increasing the team's tankiness. Being around him is incredibly tough and less likely to die, which is always better than a weak support buff. Seeing Zhang Fei around, as a marksman, he fights harder, but do you think he's the strongest support? Not yet. Guess who's the support right behind him?