Galio vs Vel'Koz SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz

Galio vs Vel'Koz

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to punish Vel'Koz stepping too close, protecting your ADC from poke.
Control side brush to deny Vel'Koz's angled (Q) poke and create engage windows.
Push or hold wave mid to enable timely (R) roams and protect ADC from poke pressure.

Trading pattern

Take short trades when (W) and (E) are up to interrupt Vel'Koz's poke and enable ADC follow-up.
Hold engage tools to peel for your ADC if Vel'Koz uses (E) knock-up or channels (R).
Deny Vel'Koz brush access to limit his poke angles and create safer engage opportunities.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) split angles when brush is uncontrolled; ADC becomes vulnerable to poke.
(E) knock-up enables enemy engage or peel; hold (W) and (E) to counter this.
Avoid fighting when Vel'Koz channels (R) laser; wait for your (W) and (E) to interrupt or peel.

Early game

Win level 2 by layering (W) taunt and (E) knock-up with ADC follow-up.
Deny Vel'Koz brush control to reduce his poke angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
After wave crash, look to roam with (R) while ensuring ADC safety and river vision.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W) and (E) for strong engage and peel; use this to contest poke.
Level 6 (R) greatly increases roam and counter-engage potential; track cooldown to impact fights.
First durability or AP utility item enhances your survivability, allowing more confident trades and roams.

Win conditions

Use (W) and (E) to control engage and protect ADC from Vel'Koz's poke and burst.
Crash wave and roam with (R) to secure river vision and assist mid or dragon setups.
Deny Vel'Koz brush control and force him to use (E) defensively, limiting his poke and all-in threat.