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How to Play GalioSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Galio Support build for LoL Patch 26.16, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Colossal SmashPWinds of WarQShield of DurandWJustice PunchEHero's EntranceR
Patch 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#14of 50 Support champions
Win rate52.5%vs 51.4% role avg
Pick rate1.4%39th most picked Support
Ban rate2.1%

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Galio Support Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (1.1% pick rate, 54.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

54.1% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
Unflinching
SorcerySECONDARY
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashHealHeal

Skill order

Shield of DurandWJustice PunchEWinds of WarQMax W first
Winds of War31415
Shield of Durand14579
Justice Punch28101213
Hero's Entrance611

Item build

1.1% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariImperial MandateImperial MandateThornmailThornmail
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionImperial MandateImperial MandateSolstice SleighSolstice SleighThornmailThornmailBramble VestBramble Vest

Galio Support meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Galio holds a 52.5% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.16, 1.2 points above the Support role average of 51.4%. That is the 14th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.4% pick rate (39th most played in the role) and a 2.1% ban rate, Galio rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Galio Support slipped from S to B tier in Patch 26.16. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At B tier, Galio works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Galio Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Leona (48.5% win rate for Galio) and Nautilus (49.8% win rate for Galio): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Pyke (55.6%) and Nami (54.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Galio wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Frequently asked questions

Is Galio good in Patch 26.16?

Galio is B tier Support in Patch 26.16 with a 52.5% win rate, 1.4% pick rate, and 2.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Galio Support after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Galio Support?

The best Galio Support build in Patch 26.16 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Imperial Mandate, Thornmail with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Galio Support is B tier with 52.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Galio?

Champions that counter Galio in Patch 26.16 include Leona (48.5% Galio win rate), Nautilus (49.8% Galio win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.