Rubick Support Playbook

Step 1: Win the Lane Through Spell Pressure

Objective: Secure lane control without overcommitting.

Starting Setup

Starting Items

Observer Ward

Tango

Magic Stick

Clarity

Iron Branches

Lane Rules

• •Max Fade Bolt early to reduce enemy attack damage.
• •Use Fade Bolt to secure ranged creeps when necessary.
• •Take an early value point in Telekinesis for kill setup.
• •Maintain mana with Arcane Boots timing.

Fade Bolt is both harassment and defensive damage mitigation.

Step 2: Skill Progression

Skill priority

1. 1.Max Fade Bolt first.
2. 2.Max Arcane Supremacy second.
3. 3.Take early Telekinesis value.
4. 4.Spell Steal at 6 / 12 / 18.

Why Arcane Supremacy second: It amplifies damage and increases the impact of stolen spells.

Level 6 is your first major power spike.

Step 3: Telekinesis Discipline

Telekinesis is your reliable disable.

Offensive Use

• •Lift priority targets into your team.
• •Interrupt channeling abilities.
• •Set up team combos.

Defensive Use

• •Peel for your carry.
• •Disrupt enemy initiation.
• •Reset enemy positioning.

Step 4: Spell Steal Prioritisation

Spell Steal defines your ceiling.

Core principle: Position at the edge of fights and wait for high-impact spells.

High-value steals include

• •Large teamfight ultimates.
• •Reliable AoE control.
• •Strong defensive spells.

Checklist

1. 1.Identify key enemy spells before fights.
2. 2.Track cooldowns.
3. 3.Blink into range only after the spell is cast.
4. 4.Immediately reposition after stealing.

Step 5: Core Item Timing

Early Core

Early Game

Magic Wand

Arcane Boots

Core Progression

Core Setup

Aether Lens

Blink Dagger

Blink is your most important timing. It allows:

• •Instant Telekinesis initiation.
• •Safer Spell Steal positioning.
• •Counter-initiation plays.

Situational

Extensions

Aghanims Scepter

Euls Scepter Of Divinity

Glimmer Cape

Force Staff

Refresher Orb

• •Aghanim’s Scepter (enhanced stolen spells).
• •Eul’s Scepter (setup or defensive).
• •Glimmer Cape (save tool).
• •Force Staff (reposition).
• •Refresher Orb (double steal potential).

Prioritise positioning over greed.

Step 6: Mid-Game Fight Execution

Between 15 and 35 minutes, fights are frequent and chaotic. This is where Rubick thrives.

Checklist

• •Stay out of initial stun range.
• •Do not reveal yourself early.
• •Steal after key spells are committed.
• •Recast stolen spells decisively.

If you die before stealing, your impact drops sharply.

Matchup Awareness

If facing global silences or heavy mana pressure, prioritise defensive items early.

Power Spike Timeline

Your scaling is tied directly to enemy spell quality.

If You're Losing, Do This

1. 1.Stop forcing aggressive steals.
2. 2.Play behind defensive wards.
3. 3.Focus on Telekinesis peel.
4. 4.Build survivability before luxury items.
5. 5.Steal defensive spells instead of risky ultimates.

Rubick can stall games by turning one enemy mistake into a teamfight swing.

Do / Don't Summary

Glossary