KPL Annual Finals: Tank Supports Return to Their Peak, Only Three Players Remain in T0, Su Lie is a Versatile Player. (Part Two)

Lu Ban Master has a very high ban rate, but Su Lie from the other side is the one who gets all the attention. He is strong in the early game, and his ultimate flash initiation has been a god-like move many times. It has become a common initiation method, and even if you have excellent awareness, you still can't defend against it.

Su Lie's versatile lineup

Besides being blessed with tank attributes, Su Lie has a lot of control mechanics, such as pushing people into walls and having excellent knockback effects. His powerful basic attack and ultimate skill have a wide-range knock-up effect and explosive damage. His passive skill heals teammates. Undeniably, he lacks the basic mobility skill that is currently available. Overall, he is exceptional and almost perfect. Unlike Lu Ban, Su Lie does not need to be paired with specific heroes. He has strong adaptability and is a versatile character. He is advantageous regardless of whether you are a marksman or a team composition.

He's good for climbing ranks in casual games. His data with Lu Ban Master in the KPL shows that tank supports have returned to their peak. However, the public prefers soft supports, which have pleasing images, high appearance, and diverse skin designs. Common supports like Doriya, Yao, Cai Wenji, and Da Qiao don't appear much in the KPL. Their tier has dropped to T4, with Zhang Liang and Wang Zhaojun being the exceptions.

The only Tier 0 soft support, Shao Siyuan breaks out of the circle.

This combination of unhealthy control abilities can still produce good results in BO4 matches, but it becomes less effective after advancing. The reason is similar to ranked matches. When you reach the top level, your strategies are predictable. Zhang Liang's ultimate is easily interrupted, and it's not difficult to bait out his skills. Wang Zhaojun's casting animation remains unchanged, making it easy to dodge. In special situations, against specific enemies, it might be useful occasionally. However, if you really want to choose a soft support, the answer given by the KPL Annual Finals is Shao Siyuan.

Shao Siyuan is a must-practice support. Since her release, the official treatment of her has revealed her favoritism, with the intention of replacing Yao. Perhaps Yao is more approachable, while Shao Siyuan is more suited to high-level games. She was given a limited-time offer during the 10th anniversary celebration, and her epic quality makes her extremely cost-effective, which has further boosted her pick rate.

This hero has a high margin for error and is extremely mobile. His passive kick knockback is a minor control skill, barely qualifying as a basic ability, yet it's enough to interrupt several opponents' crucial skills. His gold-stealing mechanic is annoying, and he also possesses an ally for healing, leading to immense pressure in the early laning phase. Heroes who favor tanky supports are undoubtedly Su Lie, Dun Shan, and Kong Kong Er, capable of handling 99.99% of matches.