DIANA

SCORN OF THE MOON

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Informations about Diana:

Title: Scorn of the Moon

Pronouns: She/Her

Release Date: August 7th, 2012

Primary: Fighter

Secondary: Mage

Role: Mid and Jungler

Region of Diana is: Targon.

LORE OF DIANA

Diana did not belong on Mount Targon. A group of Solari hunters discovered her swaddled between her frost-claimed parents—strangers to this land, who had clearly traveled a long way. The hunters brought her to their temple, dedicated her, and raised her as a member of the Tribes of the Last Sun, known to many as the Rakkor.

Like all of the Solari faith, she underwent rigorous physical and religious training. However, unlike others, Diana was determined to understand why the Solari act the way they do, and the reasoning behind their beliefs. She spent her evenings digging through the libraries, devouring texts with only pale moonlight to read by. Paradoxically, this pursuit provided more questions than answers, and her teachers’ aphoristic replies did little to sate her inquisitive mind.

When Diana began to notice tomes had whole chapters torn from them, and all references to the moon seemed missing, the teachers assigned harsh punishments, intending to exhaust her into devotion. Likewise, her fellow acolytes distanced themselves from her and her questioning.

There was one shining beacon in these years of confused, frustrated isolation: Leona. The most devout of Diana’s peers, they often found themselves in impassioned debate. Though one never swayed the other in their long and frequent conversations, they developed a close friendship.

Then, one glorious night, Diana discovered a hidden alcove deep within the mountain. Moonlight spilled against its walls, revealing imagery of the sun, of soldiers armored in gold alongside silver-clad warriors, and matching imagery of the moon, atop Targon’s greatest peek. Delighted, Diana raced to share this clear message with Leona—the sun and moon were not enemies after all!

Leona did not react with joy.

She urged Diana to put this heresy from her mind entirely, warning of the punishments that may befall her if she were to voice such thoughts to others. Diana had never seen her serious friend quite so grave.

Frustration gnawed at her. She had reached the end of the Solari’s knowledge, yet not even Leona would take this new discovery into account. What were the Solari hiding? Increasingly, Diana felt certain there was only one place she could go for answers: the top of Mount Targon.

The climb tested her in every way imaginable, and time seemed to stand still as she scaled the peak. To survive, she focused her thoughts on her lone companion, and the answers that would make the Solari better, more whole.

The summit greeted her with the brightest, fullest moon she’d ever seen. After a rapturous moment, a pillar of moonlight slammed into her and she felt a presence taking hold of her, sharing glimpses of the past, and of another Rakkor faith called the Lunari. Diana realized this presence could only be one of the legendary Aspects… and she had been chosen as its host.

When the light dissipated, her mind was again her own. Diana found herself clad in armor, holding a crescent blade, and hair once dark hair now gleaming silver. She turned to find she was not alone—Leona stood at her side, similarly bedecked in shining, golden battleplate, a sunbreak-bright shield and sword in her hands.

Diana was overjoyed to share in this revelatory moment with her friend, but Leona thought only of returning to the Solari. Diana begged her not to, desperate that they face this new future together. But Leona refused, and their disagreement quickly turned into a titanic battle, erupting with moonlight and sunfire.

Fearful of losing herself to the Aspect’s power, Diana ultimately fled down the mountain. But, vindicated in her search, she felt more certain than ever that she had been right to question the Solari’s teachings. It was time to confront them, and show the error of their ways.

Pushing past their Ra’Horak guardians, Diana burst into the chambers of the high priests. They listened with mounting horror as she told of what she had learned of the Lunari… and then they denounced her as a heretic, a blasphemer, and a peddler of false gods. Rage filled Diana, amplified by the Aspect within, and she embraced it in a terrible burst of moonlight. Startled, she fled the temple, leaving a trail of death in her wake.

Now, driven by half-remembered visions and glimpses of ancient knowledge, Diana clings to the only truths she knows for certain—that the Lunari and the Solari need not be foes, and that there is a greater purpose for her than to be a Solari acolyte of Mount Targon.

And though that destiny remains unclear, Diana will seek it out, whatever the cost.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT DIANA

1. Lunar Revel Skin: Diana's Lunar Goddess skin was released in celebration of the Lunar Revel event in League of Legends. This skin features Diana in elegant lunar-inspired armor, wielding a crescent moon blade. The skin also features unique visual effects, including lunar-themed abilities and animations.

2. Voice Actress: Diana's voice actress is Carla Tassara, who also voiced other notable champions like Sona and Leona. Tassara's performance brings Diana's determined and enigmatic personality to life, capturing her fierce dedication to the moon and her unwavering resolve in battle.

3. Inspired by Moon Worship: Diana's character design and lore draw inspiration from various mythologies and cultures centered around moon worship. Her crescent blade, lunar abilities, and association with the moon reflect themes of mystery, power, and divine reverence found in ancient lunar cults.

4. Link to Leona: Diana's lore is intertwined with that of Leona, another champion in League of Legends. Leona is a member of the Solari, a sun-worshipping faction, while Diana belongs to the Lunari, a group devoted to the moon. Their opposing beliefs and ideologies result in a bitter rivalry, with Diana seeking to unveil the truth behind the Lunari's exile and Leona striving to uphold the teachings of the Solari.

5. Spectral Blade: In her original concept, Diana wielded a spectral blade instead of the crescent blade seen in her final design. This spectral blade was said to be crafted from moonlight and infused with lunar energy, reflecting Diana's connection to the moon and her mastery of its power.

ABILITIES OF DIANA

Passive - MOONSILVER BLADE

Every third strike cleaves nearby enemies for an additional magic damage. After casting a spell, Diana gains Attack Speed for her next 3 attacks.

Q - CRESCENT STRIKE

Unleashes a bolt of lunar energy in an arc dealing magic damage. Afflicts enemies struck with Moonlight, revealing them if they are not stealthed for 3 seconds.

W - PALE CASCADE

Diana creates three orbiting spheres that detonate on contact with enemies to deal damage in an area. She also gains a temporary shield that absorbs damage. If her third sphere detonates, the shield gains additional strength.

E - LUNAR RUSH

Becomes the living embodiment of the vengeful moon, dashing to an enemy and dealing magic damage. Lunar Rush has no cooldown when used to dash to an enemy afflicted with Moonlight. All other enemies will have the Moonlight debuff removed regardless of whether they were the target of Lunar Rush.

R - MOONFALL

Diana reveals and draws in all nearby enemies and slows them. If Diana pulls in one or more enemy champions, the moonlight crashes down onto her after a short delay, dealing magic damage in an area around her, increased for each target beyond the first pulled.

DIANA ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Basic Trading Combo:

- Start by hitting the enemy champion with Diana's Q ability, "Crescent Strike," to poke and apply her passive, "Moonsilver Blade."

- Follow up with an auto-attack to trigger the bonus damage from Moonsilver Blade.

- Use Diana's W ability, "Pale Cascade," to shield yourself and deal damage to nearby enemies with the orbs.

- If the enemy tries to trade back, activate Diana's E ability, "Lunar Rush," to dash to them and apply additional damage.

2. All-In Combo:

- Begin by casting Diana's Q ability, "Crescent Strike," to mark the enemy champion.

- Use Diana's ultimate ability, "Lunar Rush," to dash to the marked target, dealing damage and consuming the mark for additional damage.

- Activate Diana's W ability, "Pale Cascade," to shield yourself and trigger the orbs for more damage.

- Follow up with auto-attacks and any available abilities to maximize your damage output.

3. Burst Combo:

- Engage with Diana's ultimate ability, "Lunar Rush," to dash to the enemy champion and deal initial damage.

- Immediately follow up with Diana's Q ability, "Crescent Strike," to apply the Moonlight debuff.

- Use Diana's E ability, "Moonfall," to pull the enemy towards you and apply crowd control.

- Trigger Diana's passive, "Moonsilver Blade," with auto-attacks to deal bonus damage and secure the kill.

4. Escape Combo:

- If caught in a dangerous situation, use Diana's ultimate ability, "Lunar Rush," to dash to a nearby enemy minion or jungle camp.

- Follow up with Diana's Q ability, "Crescent Strike," to mark the enemy and potentially slow them down.

- Activate Diana's E ability, "Moonfall," to pull enemies towards you and create distance between you and the pursuing enemy champion.

- Use any available summoner spells or items, such as Flash or Zhonya's Hourglass, to further aid your escape if necessary.

5. Teamfight Combo:

- Position yourself carefully and wait for the right moment to engage.

- Use Diana's ultimate ability, "Lunar Rush," to dash into the enemy backline and prioritize high-value targets such as the enemy ADC or mid laner.

- Activate Diana's E ability, "Moonfall," to pull multiple enemies together and disrupt their positioning.

- Follow up with Diana's Q ability, "Crescent Strike," and W ability, "Pale Cascade," to deal AoE damage and trigger your passive on multiple targets.

BUILD OF DIANA

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RUNES OF DARIUS

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH DIANA

1. Master Your Q (Crescent Strike): Diana's Q ability, Crescent Strike, is her primary poke and initiation tool. Practice landing Crescent Strike consistently to poke enemies in lane, set up trades, and engage in teamfights. Aim to hit multiple targets with Crescent Strike whenever possible to maximize its effectiveness in team engagements.

2. Manage Your Mana: Diana's mana costs can be high, especially in the early game. Pay attention to your mana pool and avoid unnecessary spamming of abilities. Prioritize last-hitting minions with basic attacks and use abilities sparingly to conserve mana for crucial engagements and fights.

3. Roam and Assist: Diana excels at roaming and assisting other lanes with her high burst damage and crowd control. Look for opportunities to roam to other lanes, especially after pushing your own wave or securing kills in your lane. Coordinate with your team to set up ganks and secure objectives, leveraging Diana's roaming potential to snowball the game in your team's favor.

4. Positioning in Teamfights: As Diana, positioning is crucial in teamfights. You need to find the right balance between diving into the enemy backline to eliminate priority targets and staying alive to deal sustained damage. Position yourself carefully behind your frontline and look for opportunities to flank or catch out key enemy carries with your engage tools.

5. Build Appropriately: Diana's itemization can vary depending on the matchup and team composition. Consider building items like Rod of Ages or Hextech Rocketbelt for added survivability and engage potential. Zhonya's Hourglass is another essential item on Diana, providing both armor and a stasis active to survive burst damage and teamfights. Adapt your build based on the game's progression and the enemy team's composition to maximize your effectiveness on the Rift.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING DIANA

1. Poke from Range: Diana excels at engaging and bursting down enemies at close range. To counter her, pick champions with long-range poke abilities or ranged basic attacks that allow you to harass her from a safe distance. Champions like Lux, Xerath, or Orianna can effectively poke Diana down and deny her opportunities to engage.

2. Avoid Her Q (Crescent Strike): Diana's Q ability, Crescent Strike, is her primary initiation tool and poke ability. Be mindful of her positioning and movement patterns to anticipate when she will try to land her Crescent Strike. Dodge or sidestep her Q to avoid getting hit and prevent her from following up with her combo.

3. Deny Her Farm and Roaming Opportunities: Diana relies on farming and roaming to scale into the mid and late game. Apply pressure on Diana in the early game to deny her farm and experience, preventing her from reaching her power spikes quickly. Ward the river and notify your team when Diana is missing to prevent her from roaming and securing kills in other lanes.

4. Build Defensive Items: Diana deals primarily magic damage, especially with her burst combo. Build magic resistance items like Banshee's Veil or Abyssal Mask to mitigate her burst damage and increase your survivability in fights. Additionally, consider purchasing items with crowd control reduction or health regeneration to help you sustain through her damage over time.

5. Coordinate Jungle Ganks: Diana is susceptible to ganks, especially in the early game when she lacks mobility and crowd control. Coordinate with your jungler to gank Diana's lane and apply pressure to force her to play defensively. Look for opportunities to catch her out of position or when her cooldowns are down to secure a kill or burn her summoner spells.

6. Interrupt Her Ultimate: Diana's ultimate ability, Lunar Rush, allows her to dash to a target and deal burst damage. Use crowd control abilities or displacement effects to interrupt Diana's ultimate channel and prevent her from following up with her combo. Champions with knockbacks, stuns, or silences can effectively disrupt Diana's engage and turn the tide of a fight.

SKINS OF DIANA