Tank & Support Guide — Control the Map, Win the Game

# AOV Tank & Support Comprehensive Guide ## Role of Tanks in AOV Tanks set the pace. Your engages decide fights. Your vision controls the map. ## Top Tanks (March 2026) ### Thane (S-tier) - Passive: Shield on ability hit - Combo: S2 (charge) → S1 (knockup) → Ult (execute) - Build: Mantle of Ra → Medallion of Troy → Shield of the Lost - Tips: Charge through walls for surprise engages ### Mina (A-tier) - Passive: Damage reflection - Ult: Taunt all nearby enemies (3s duration) - Build: Leviathan → Frost Cape → Medallion of Troy - Tips: Flash + Ult for surprise team taunt in bushes ### Y'bneth (A-tier) - Passive: Enhanced auto attacks - Best for: Peeling and protecting carries - Build: Mantle of Ra → Gaia's Standard → The Aegis ## Vision Control - Ward dragon pit at 1:30 (spawns at 2:00) - Ward enemy jungle entrances after winning fights - Clear enemy wards with Oracle Lens ## Teamfight Positioning - Stand between enemies and your carries - Absorb skillshots meant for your damage dealers - Peel > Engage if your carries are fed - Engage > Peel if you need to force fights