In the vast and ever-evolving League of Legends, every role plays a unique part in shaping the outcome of the game. But if there’s one role that sparks endless debates—whether among casual players, pros, or analysts—it’s the Support role. While often viewed as the “easy” or “low-impact” position, many players now argue that Support is not only vital but broken in ways both good and bad.
Whether it’s through over-tuned champions, game-changing vision control, or snowballing early-game impact, Support can dominate the map without needing gold or items. In 2025, the influence of Support has arguably never been stronger, raising questions about the game’s balance and role identity. Let’s explore four key reasons why the Support role might just be the most broken in League of Legends right now.
1. Early Game Power and Roaming Control
One of the biggest reasons why Support feels broken in 2025 is the overwhelming early-game impact a good Support can bring. Champions like Nautilus, Rakan, and Blitzcrank can swing a lane—and even a game—with a single roam. Unlike laners who rely on farm and levels to scale, Supports can impact the map immediately, thanks to low cooldowns and high base stats.
With strong roam timers and tools like Mobility Boots, Supports can pressure midlane, secure Scuttle Crabs, and help their jungler invade—often without any meaningful consequence in their own lane.
This leads to a snowball effect where a Support’s actions dictate the tempo of the early game, giving them disproportionate influence. In the right hands, a roaming Support can be more impactful than a fed ADC in the first 15 minutes.
2. Overloaded Kits and Utility Creep
Support champions today have some of the most overloaded kits in the entire game. From healing, shielding, crowd control, disengage, and even damage, many Support champions bring too much value for too little cost. Champions like Renata Glasc, Milio, and Lulu can keep their carries alive while still offering massive utility during skirmishes and teamfights.
Renata, League of Legends (image via Getty)This utility creep means that even when behind in gold or experience, Supports remain useful throughout the game. Unlike other roles that depend on scaling or itemization, Support kits are designed to do more with less, making them incredibly efficient.
Combine that with powerful mythic and support items like Echoes of Helia or Moonstone Renewer, and you’ve got champions that can hard-carry fights without even dealing damage.
3. Vision Domination and Map Awareness
While often overlooked, vision control is one of the most game-breaking tools a Support has in their arsenal. Wards not only provide safety and tracking of enemy movement—they control the game’s tempo. A well-placed Control Ward or Sweeper can deny objectives, bait picks, or even stop Baron attempts in their tracks.
Supports are also the primary carriers of vision tools, meaning they determine the team’s awareness of the map. In high ELO and pro play, vision is often the difference between victory and defeat.
Being able to control the fog of war makes it easier to set up objectives, flanks, and ambushes—all of which directly result in winning fights. When a Support denies vision, they’re not just playing defensively—they’re setting traps, controlling rotations, and dictating the battlefield.
Milio, League of Legends (image via Getty)4. Low Risk, High Reward Gameplay
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect for many players is how Support offers high game impact with relatively low mechanical or resource investment.
A player can climb the ranked ladder, influence every lane, and win games without ever needing to last-hit minions or build expensive items. With cheap item paths, automatic gold generation, and the freedom to roam, Supports often have more decision-making influence with far less risk than traditional carries or laners.
This low-risk, high-reward nature has made the role appealing to Smurfs and high-ELO players looking to climb quickly. At the same time, it leaves many feeling that Support is “broken,” not because it’s too strong in a traditional sense but because it subverts the usual resource economy that League of Legends was built on.
