# AOV Tank & Support Comprehensive Guide
## Role of Tanks in AOV
Tanks set the pace. Your engages decide fights. Your vision controls the map.
## Top Tanks (March 2026)
### Thane (S-tier)
- Passive: Shield on ability hit
- Combo: S2 (charge) β S1 (knockup) β Ult (execute)
- Build: Mantle of Ra β Medallion of Troy β Shield of the Lost
- Tips: Charge through walls for surprise engages
### Mina (A-tier)
- Passive: Damage reflection
- Ult: Taunt all nearby enemies (3s duration)
- Build: Leviathan β Frost Cape β Medallion of Troy
- Tips: Flash + Ult for surprise team taunt in bushes
### Y'bneth (A-tier)
- Passive: Enhanced auto attacks
- Best for: Peeling and protecting carries
- Build: Mantle of Ra β Gaia's Standard β The Aegis
## Vision Control
- Ward dragon pit at 1:30 (spawns at 2:00)
- Ward enemy jungle entrances after winning fights
- Clear enemy wards with Oracle Lens
## Teamfight Positioning
- Stand between enemies and your carries
- Absorb skillshots meant for your damage dealers
- Peel > Engage if your carries are fed
- Engage > Peel if you need to force fights