r/ZeriMains

I think I need to get more serious about this game and climbing. I've managed to luck out as literally just an OTP Zeri in both Bot and the few times I'm mid (if Galio is taken), and I need to have more variety to climb I think.

I've played since..maybe 2021-22?? Started grinding ranked consistently around '24, played about 1-2 games/day with breaks depending on life / my frustration levels of course, and I've managed to randomly get into Emerald!

I say this was a random rank up, as once I got into Plat I, I legit told myself that I couldn't get into Emerald and to just play for fun and learn Zeri even more.. I legit skipped past the promote screen tonight 'cuz I wasn't ready for it haha and it dawned on me that I need to get more serious.

Idefinitely need to expand my champ pool just a teensy bit. Zeri is my baby and I love her but there are times where I can't pick her, so I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on expanding my champ pool as an OTP Zeri, primarily for these purposes:

A champ that I can pick in the off chances that Zeri is picked and I need to counter her. I used to pick Ashe but I play like shit with her, I need another that clicks better. I used to play Jhin a lot but I don't think he's a good counter unless the Zeri doesn't know what she's doing or their supp ints.
A champ that plays similar to Zeri that I can just switch to if I'm hypothetically having a bad day on her / if she gets picked. I started w/ Kai'Sa before Zeri came out but she never "clicked" like Zeri did. I might revisit her. I also might try Yunara, I see her recommended a lot.
An AP pick if my team somehow doesn't choose one. Hell I might just do Brand because he's freelo, or whatever AP champ is broken in bot lane. I hate APs in botlane, this is, like, a last last resort

I'm really only thinking of adding one off main and another side if both aren't a good option, so maybe 1-2 other core ADC's and an AP pick. This is also mainly to see what other OTP Zeri's like running alongside her that meshes with her playstyle! Can't wait to see everyone's picks!

EDIT: ALSO, not sure if I should try learning a new champ with another account or just play in Draft. I'd like it if my MMR isn't affected but I'm pretty sure it is with Draft games, maybe I'm wrong.

I've heard Swiftplay is bad to play too but maybe that's just first impressions from when it was introduced.

How do you picture a solo game featuring her?

GO ON, DO THE CRIMES! ALL.LF THEM!

Need help expanding champ pool as an OTP Zeri

Ocean song zeri skin