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Rakan Synergies Patch 16.16: Best and Worst Picks with Rakan

Find the best champions to pair with Rakan for Support using win rate data on LoLTheory. Optimize your team composition in LoL Season 16 Patch 16.16.

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Best Picks with Rakan

Champions that perform well alongside Rakan in team compositions. Listed by highest win rates when paired with Rakan in Platinum ranked matches.
ChampionRoleWR%
AkshanAkshan1.96% PR 57.12% MordekaiserMordekaiser2.11% PR 57.12% SamiraSamira1.96% PR 57.12% ZoeZoe1.81% PR 57.12% TalonTalon2.56% PR 57.11% XayahXayah18.98% PR 57.10% ZiggsZiggs1.81% PR 57.10% GalioGalio3.31% PR 57.08% SylasSylas4.97% PR 57.02% TwitchTwitch2.56% PR 56.98% VladimirVladimir1.81% PR 56.97% ShenShen2.41% PR 56.97% CaitlynCaitlyn2.56% PR 56.93% FioraFiora1.81% PR 56.91% DianaDiana2.11% PR 56.87% ViktorViktor2.41% PR 56.82% GravesGraves7.23% PR 56.79% GangplankGangplank2.41% PR 56.79% Dr. MundoDr. Mundo1.66% PR 56.70% TeemoTeemo2.11% PR 56.67% NasusNasus2.26% PR 56.66% Kha'ZixKha'Zix3.46% PR 56.64% WukongWukong3.92% PR 56.62% LissandraLissandra2.11% PR 56.58% Twisted FateTwisted Fate2.11% PR 56.57% IreliaIrelia1.81% PR 56.53% ViktorViktor3.61% PR 56.50% CamilleCamille1.81% PR 56.50% SyndraSyndra4.07% PR 56.47% LockeLocke3.16% PR 56.46% AkaliAkali3.46% PR 56.44% GarenGaren2.86% PR 56.41% MalphiteMalphite2.71% PR 56.41% JayceJayce1.66% PR 56.39% EvelynnEvelynn1.66% PR 56.37% HweiHwei2.41% PR 56.28% RengarRengar1.66% PR 56.14% LilliaLillia2.26% PR 56.12% ZedZed3.77% PR 56.05% SyndraSyndra1.81% PR 55.88% SivirSivir2.71% PR 55.81% NidaleeNidalee2.26% PR 55.75% Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump1.96% PR 55.67%

Worst Picks with Rakan

Champions that underperform when paired with Rakan. Ranked by lowest win rates when on the same team in Platinum matches.
ChampionRoleWR%
ViVi2.71% PR 42.88% EzrealEzreal5.12% PR 43.32% JhinJhin4.37% PR 43.83% YasuoYasuo4.07% PR 44.11% Jarvan IVJarvan IV3.31% PR 44.20% YasuoYasuo1.81% PR 45.38% KatarinaKatarina3.77% PR 46.08% SylasSylas2.56% PR 46.23% TryndamereTryndamere2.26% PR 47.94% AmbessaAmbessa2.71% PR 48.16% Bel'VethBel'Veth3.31% PR 48.44% DianaDiana2.11% PR 50.14% ApheliosAphelios2.56% PR 50.25% TristanaTristana2.71% PR 50.51% YoneYone5.12% PR 50.69% DravenDraven1.81% PR 50.75% ZedZed1.81% PR 50.95% YoneYone2.26% PR 51.23% JayceJayce3.31% PR 51.48% RyzeRyze2.11% PR 51.50% ShyvanaShyvana1.66% PR 51.63% KaynKayn1.96% PR 51.81% AatroxAatrox2.86% PR 52.27% YunaraYunara2.11% PR 52.42% K'SanteK'Sante2.26% PR 52.72% ViegoViego2.56% PR 52.73% XerathXerath2.71% PR 52.91% JinxJinx3.01% PR 53.01% RenektonRenekton3.46% PR 53.19% AhriAhri5.12% PR 53.55% DariusDarius2.71% PR 53.68% GwenGwen2.26% PR 53.89% GnarGnar2.26% PR 53.90% LucianLucian3.01% PR 53.93% Lee SinLee Sin7.68% PR 53.95% NocturneNocturne3.61% PR 53.95% JaxJax2.71% PR 54.01% HecarimHecarim2.41% PR 54.32% LeBlancLeBlanc1.66% PR 54.73% OriannaOrianna2.56% PR 55.13% LuxLux1.81% PR 55.34% ZeriZeri2.11% PR 55.60% Kai'SaKai'Sa11.75% PR 55.66%
Learn how to play with Rakan with these essential tips.
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Coordinate with Rakan around level 2 — this is his first big all-in spike, and pairing your damage with his W knockup while using lane brushes can secure an early kill.
Basic Lane Phase
Be ready to follow up the instant Rakan's W lands its knockup — it only lasts 1 second, so your combo needs to already be lined up rather than reacting afterward.
Basic Lane Phase Skirmish
When Rakan ults into a fight, sync your burst right away — his R's charm and slow only lasts up to 1.5 seconds per enemy at max rank, so the disable window closes fast even though he keeps sprinting.
Team Fight
Stay at medium range of Rakan in lane and skirmishes so he can shield you with his E and dash to your position — this is his main escape and repositioning tool before level 6.
Lane Phase Skirmish
Move into Rakan's marked radius after he hits an enemy champion with Q — entering it early or waiting 3 seconds triggers a heal for him and nearby allies, giving you sustain during lane trades.
Basic Lane Phase
If Rakan misses his W engage, be ready to help him disengage — he has no other mobility available until E or W come off cooldown, making a whiffed all-in very punishable.
Advanced Lane Phase Skirmish
Expect Rakan to roam mid-game once he picks up movement speed boots — his mobility from W and E makes him one of the strongest roaming supports, so watch for him arriving in your lane.
Lane Phase
Rakan's passive shield fully restores after 5 seconds out of combat. Giving him a short breather between skirmishes lets him reset it before the next fight.
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