Towards the end of Season 43, solo queue supports advised against parasitism, and healers never tied to teammates: Sang Qi's perspective.

For solo queue players, Cai Wenji's advantage lies in not being tied to anyone, allowing for free play. Due to her area-of-effect healing, astute teammates will gather together, benefiting the entire team without anyone being left out. However, in this version where heavy damage items are prevalent, will Cai Wenji be countered in every way?

Convergence of resources for military service reaches new heights

Ranked matches are short-sighted, often limiting gameplay to literal interpretations. The concept of "grievous wounds" implies the elimination of healing heroes, but no one in the Rift believes they don't need sustain. Marksmen buy lifesteal items, mages rush Bloodthirster; the logic is clear: sustain, sustained combat, reduced recall frequency—all these aid development. Cai Wenji's appearance is a perfect solution. While she may be restricted by grievous wounds in battle, she absorbs all damage and then boasts excellent sustain, quickly regaining momentum, continuing to push lanes, and even initiating a second team fight, much like Da Qiao's teleport.

With both control and healing capabilities, Cai Wenji is, in a sense, an all-around support. However, high-level games demand a lot, as she lacks complete functionality and her primary focus on healing makes her less effective. The new Summoner Spell "Convergence of Forces" benefits Cai Wenji greatly. Her small skills, ultimate, and then "Convergence of Forces" provide triple healing, which is incredibly powerful. Add to that the halved ultimate cooldown, and she quickly recovers health, making sustained combat essentially a battle within the fountain. Can your burst damage counter her healing?

Sang Qi: Don't rush to deal damage.

The second support I'll introduce is Sang Qi. He doesn't have burst healing; his healing relies on ground pounding and planting herbs, all of which require prediction and a certain level of skill. However, once you understand the mechanics, he remains a powerful tool for climbing the ranks. Controlling this area is key to defeating Cai Wenji. He grants power to teammates to fight enemies head-on. Pay attention to details: continuous flying of fireflies will increase the number of fireflies. Shorter flying helps increase travel speed, so don't spam skills whenever you see a bush. The way to interrupt is simple: click the first skill. Sang Qi's main function is healing. The fireflies do deal damage, but don't worry too much about it. His mission is to continuously heal and provide vision. The most common question is about where to plant his ultimate in herbs. In team fights, plant it near your own formation; when pushing towers, place it near the enemy's formation. It covers a wide area and heals wherever it goes.

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