Do they stack well together?

Yes. Sprintwagon amplifies damage while Alligator keeps carries alive, covering both needs.

Are they still useful late game?

Absolutely. Sprintwagon scales with crit-heavy carries and Alligator remains the safest budget shield.

Sprintwagon vs Alligator — damage or protection?

Q: Which support should I level first?

Sprintwagon if your teams lack damage, Alligator if you keep dying before hitting DPS rotations.

Sprintwagon supercharges any DPS with attack and crit buffs, while Alligator keeps carries alive with shields and massive slows. Most rosters eventually want both, but prioritizing the right support early saves gems and pity.

Graphic comparing Sprintwagon buffs to Alligator shields

Key differences at a glance

Metric	Sprintwagon	Alligator
Primary buff	Attack, crit, and haste aura	Shield, regen, and AoE slow
Cooldown cycle	Short — constant uptime	Medium — timed shields
Scaling	Scales with carry crit stats	Scales with Alligator HP
Survivability	Low — protect her	High — built to frontline
Best partners	Burst DPS like Gojo, Cha-In	Fragile carries like Sukuna, Luffo
Resource cost	Low — skill levels only	Medium — shield upgrades matter
Playstyle	Set-and-forget aura	Active positioning for shields

Deep dive analysis

Sprintwagon is the cheapest way to supercharge any damage dealer. Drop her behind your carry and enjoy constant attack, crit, and haste buffs. She requires minimal management, so she fits every team from early story to late raids. The catch is durability—she needs shields or careful placement.

Alligator acts like a budget paladin. She throws shields, applies a massive AoE slow, and stabilizes runs where your carry would otherwise get clipped by stray shots. Her damage is negligible, but keeping her on rotation dramatically reduces wipe risk, especially in Endless.

If your team already clears waves but dies randomly, Alligator plugs the gap. If your runs time out due to lack of DPS, Sprintwagon is the answer. Eventually you will run both—one for offense, one for defense.

Actionable takeaways

Prioritize Sprintwagon when you need faster clears or want to buff glass-cannon carries.
Prioritize Alligator when survivability is your choke point.
Running both covers every situation: Sprintwagon boosts damage while Alligator keeps the team alive.

Frequently asked questions

Which support should I level first?

Sprintwagon if damage is lacking, Alligator if your carries keep dying.

Can I run both on the same team?

Yes, and most late-game teams do. Just make sure you have enough deployment slots.

Are they still useful once I get Mythic supports?

Absolutely. Their kit simplicity and low cost keep them relevant even after you unlock premium options.