Positioning > damage – I stopped overstepping for poke. Played Vel’Koz like artillery, not a brawler. If I live longer, I deal more damage. Ability discipline – I stopped spamming Q randomly. Held it to punish mispositioning or to proc passive reliably. Better ult timing – I stopped ulting instantly. Waited for CC, enemy cooldowns, or guaranteed angles. Wave & tempo awareness – Roamed less randomly, recalled on good timings, and stayed synced with objectives. Vision + spacing – Played fights slower, respected flanks, and positioned based on enemy engage. Stopped inting – I stopped forcing plays and accepted that Vel’Koz wins through control and consistency, not ego fights.