User blog comment:Rollnstoned/Types of Supports/@comment-6295292-20130812122306/@comment-4022742-20130813090158

Don't forget about, she's a comon pick too.

However all the champs mentioned here, CAN function as proper supports, despite how most people play them.

and for instance, have the strongest lane defense in game, as they can cover every lane entry there is with traps.

, and  provide some combination of CC, Shields, Vision and statistics decrease. That makes them strong duelers in the bottom lane.

It's just sad that a lot of people feel like they need pure AP items to deal damage, when we have a lot of neat alternatives available for them in the form of, , and. Season 3 has done a lot for these kinds of supports, yet only a handful take advantage of them.