Champion Stats
| Role | Support / Mage |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 225 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Soraka
Low elo players don't focus Soraka. They will try to kill the ADC while she stands in the back, healing them for every point of damage taken. They also fail to respect her E (Equinox) silence field, which can instantly stop a Katarina or Zed mid-combo. Her global R (Wish) also allows her to affect fights across the entire map, securing kills and saving allies remotely.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
Start Q (Starcall) for the ultimate lane poke and self-sustain. In lane, your Q poke is annoying and heals you, allowing you to stay high HP while chunking the enemy. Level 2 with W (Astral Infusion) allows you to start transferring your health to your carry. Your early lane pressure is surprisingly high.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Dawnbringer/Nightbringer Soraka' are the legendary smurf choices—the animations are incredible and the 'god-like' feel is perfect for a carry support. 'Cafe Cuties Soraka' is a fun choice with great effects. 'Celestine Soraka' is a classic 'pro' choice. Avoid 'Dryad Soraka' as it lacks modern flair.
When They Ban Soraka
Backup Pick: If Soraka is banned,
Sona offers similar team-wide healing and utility.
Nami for more lane pressure and CC.
Yuumi for a more safe untargetable healing experience.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Summon Aery is the best choice for both shielding and poke. Guardian is an alternative if facing heavy assassins. Secondary Inspiration with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight for lane sustain and lower cooldowns on your W/R.
Skill Priority
Order:
W → Q → EMax W first—it's your primary identity, providing the low cooldown and high heal needed for teamfights. Max Q second for the increased damage and self-heal. Max E last as the silence/root is fixed.
Mastering Soraka's Kit
Starcall. Soraka calls down a star, dealing magic damage and slowing. If it hits a champion, she gains Rejuvenation, which heals her and can be passed to allies via W.
Astral Infusion. Soraka sacrifices a portion of her own health to heal an ally. If she has Rejuvenation, she also grants it to the ally. This is your core spell.
Equinox. Soraka creates a zone that silences all enemies inside. After a few seconds, the zone expires and roots all enemies still inside. Perfect for stopping channels and combos.
Wish. Soraka calls upon the stars, instantly healing all allied champions across the map. It heals for more if the ally is below 40% HP. Use this for global impact.
Matchup Tips
Vs Grievous Wounds
Hard Counter. Items like Mortal Reminder or Thornmail significantly hurt your healing. You have to wait for the debuff to expire or heal between applications.
Vs assassins
Hard Matchup. They will jump on you. You need to use your E (Equinox) perfectly at your own feet to silence them the moment they arrive.
Vs Poke Supports
Easy Matchup. You can easily out-heal the poke of champions like Lux or Xerath as long as you land your Qs to sustain your own health.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop standing in the front! You are the primary target. If you die, your team has no sustain. Stay in the back, use your Q to regen health, and only step forward to place a silence. Also, keep an eye on the mini-map—your R can save an ally in top lane and earn you a free assist or a 'thank you' that tilts the enemy.
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing heavy 'one-shot' or 'healing reduction' comps with Varus (grievous wounds) or Katarina if your team has no peel. Also dodge into Blitzcrank who can pull you out of position easily.
Teamfight Role
In teamfights, you are the priority target. Stay behind your frontline and spam W on whoever is taking damage. Use your E (Equinox) to silence priority targets like the enemy frontline or assassins. Use your R (Wish) when multiple allies are low or if you need to turn a fight around instantly. If you land your Qs, your healing is virtually endless.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full AP 'Battle-Star' Soraka. Luden's Tempest -> Lich Bane -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, your Q deals massive damage and your E-root will one-shot squishies. It's hilarious to see the 'Starchild' calling down nukes from the sky. High-risk, maximum flex.
Power Windows
Level 1-3 is your strongest lane poke phase. Level 6 is your global map-wide impact spike. Your biggest item spike is reaching Moonstone Renewer or Redemption, which exponentially increases your healing output.
Tilt Factor
Spam the 'laugh' emote while standing perfectly safe behind your tank. Type 'No, you don't!' in all-chat after a successful global R save. The feeling of an enemy thinking they have a kill only for Soraka to heal them back to full is purely tilting.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V14.19 | Sep 25, 2024 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
| V14.4 | Feb 22, 2024 | BUFF | P buffed, Q buffed, R buffed |
| V13.17 | Aug 30, 2023 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
| V12.16 | Aug 24, 2022 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
| V12.13 | Jul 13, 2022 | ADJUST | R adjusted |
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