Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Exceptional cleanse utility with Chaos Protection (R) removes all CC and grants damage immunity window
- +Passive synergy enables consistent self-cleanse + mobility, making him slippery for a tank
- +Shock Wave (W) provides offensive scaling through stacking attack power while reducing Energy Surge cooldown
Weaknesses
- −Limited direct engage tools compared to meta supports; relies on allies to initiate fights
- −Energy Surge (Q) slow is only 50% and doesn't prevent escapes, making kite vulnerability real
- −High cooldown dependency means poor performance when behind; needs items to sustain team fights
Abilities
PFaithful Herald
Each time Chaugnar uses Energy Surge, he calls upon chaotic energy and removes all abnormal statuses. Gains 10% damage resistance and 20% movement speed increase for 2s.
1Energy Surge
Chaugnar releases an energy wave that attacks enemies and deals magic damage to all hit. Reduces enemy movement speed by 50% for 2s.
2Shock Wave
Chaugnar vibrates his body, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. Hitting enemies increases his attack power by 30% (stacks up to 2 times). Additionally, using this skill reduces Energy Surge's cooldown by 1s.
RChaos Protection
Chaugnar calls upon chaotic energy to protect nearby allies. Removes all abnormal statuses and grants immunity to abnormal statuses while increasing damage output by 0.5s (3s for himself). Reduces Shock Wave's cooldown and allows him to use skills without consuming mana for 6s.
Skill Order
Priority: R > Q > W| Skill | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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1Energy Surge | 1 | · | 3 | · | 5 | · | 7 | · | 9 | · | · | · | 13 | · | · |
2Shock Wave | · | 2 | · | 4 | · | · | · | 8 | · | 10 | · | 12 | · | 14 | · |
RChaos Protection | · | · | · | · | · | 6 | · | · | · | · | 11 | · | · | · | 15 |
Loadout
Golden Body
Protect
Prowess
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6Core Combos
Poke & Kite
12Use in lane to harass while building W stacks. Q slows enemies, W reduces Q cooldown; repeat for sustained pressure
Teamfight Save
R12When ally gets caught: R to cleanse their CC and grant damage window, follow with Q slow to create distance, W for chase deterrent
Self-Preservation
12Against burst dive: Q slows incoming threat, Flicker away, W triggers passive cleanse + mobility buff. Reposition for R coverage
Gameplan
Early Game
Levels 1–6- →Play safe lane support; prioritize cleansing ally CC over dealing damage with W stacks
- →Position near carry to enable R's 3-second ally protection window in skirmishes
- →Avoid overextending—your value lies in reactive support, not proactive engagement
Mid Game
Post Broken Spear- →Rotate with jungler to contests; R cleanse is game-changing for securing objectives when enemies have heavy CC
- →Stack W on tanky targets (enemy tank/support) to scale attack power for late-game teamfights
- →Guard primary carry; your ultimate covers multiple allies so position centrally in 5v5s
Late Game
Teamfight phase- →Prioritize R usage on hard-CC moments (enemy engages/ults); timing cleanse before ally takes damage is critical
- →Use Q to peel backline divers away from carry; the 20% movespeed passive buff lets you chase if needed
- →Group tightly—Shock Wave damages all nearby enemies, so grouped positioning maximizes damage while keeping team in ult range
Matchups
Chaugnar gets countered by
LilianaLong-range poke with Starlight Blessing dodge ignores Chaugnar's R cleanse window; sustained pressure wears support down
ValheinKiting ADC with Suppressing Fire keeps Chaugnar out of effective W range; Q slow insufficient to close gap
AtaSpammable CC through Mystic Link overloads Chaugnar's single R cleanse per teamfight; sustained slows block mobility
Chaugnar synergizes with
- ElandorChaugnar's Q slow + R damage immunity window enables Elandor to safely channel Sacrifice; cleanse synergizes with his own shields
QuillenR cleanse allows Quillen to break out of CC while executing Shadow Assault; W attack power stacking boosts Quillen's burst window
ButterflyChaugnar's peel and slow combo protects Butterfly from dives; R cleanses enemy attempts to lock her down mid-rotation
Pro Tips
- →Passive cooldown reduction on Q from W is the key damage multiplier—spam W on enemies in prolonged fights to maintain constant Q harassment and slows
- →Save R for predictable enemy ability chains (enemy support CC, carry ultimate) rather than reactive panicked usage; cleanse window timing decides fights
- →Build Mantle of Ra or Hollow Radiance early to maximize your W attack power stacking and scale faster into teamfight relevance
Chaugnar is a niche but high-impact support in the current meta (77.8% winrate) when piloted by players who understand proactive CC cleansing timing. Pick him into CC-heavy enemy comps where his R counters engage tools. His weakness against kite-heavy teams and reliance on ally initiation keeps him from S-tier, making him situational rather than blind-pickable.