FIORA

THE GRAND DUELIST

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Informations about the champion Fiora:

Title: The Grand Duelist

Real Name: Fiora Laurent

Pronouns: She/Her

Release Date: February 29, 2012

Primary: Fighter

Secondary: Assassin

Region of Fiora is: Demacia.

LORE OF FIORA

As the youngest daughter of the noble Laurent family, Fiora seemed destined for a life as a political pawn, to be married off in Demacia’s grand game of alliances. This did not sit well, and from an early age she deliberately defied every expectation placed upon her. Her mother had the finest craftsmen of Demacia fashion the most lifelike dolls for her to play with—but Fiora gave them to her maids, and took up her eldest brother's rapier, forcing him to give her lessons in secret. Her father obtained a set of dressmaking mannequins for her personal seamstress to craft wondrous gowns—but Fiora merely used them to practice her lunges and ripostes.

Despite her years of quiet resistance, a politically advantageous marriage was eventually arranged with an outlying branch of the Crownguard family, after her eighteenth birthday. Plans were set for a summer wedding. It would take place in the capital, and King Jarvan III himself was to attend.

On that day, as the invited guests began to arrive, Fiora stood up and declared that she would sooner die than allow someone else to decide the course of her life. Her betrothed was publicly shamed by this outburst, and his family demanded satisfaction in the old manner—a duel to the death.

Fiora immediately agreed, but her father Sebastien implored the king to intervene. Jarvan had done much to end such feuding among the nobility, but in this case his hands were tied. Fiora had already accepted.

There was only one option left. Sebastien invoked his right to fight in her place.

High Marshal Tianna Crownguard likewise named a champion to fight for her kinsman, selecting a veteran warrior from the Dauntless Vanguard. Sebastien’s defeat seemed almost certain. The Laurent name would be ruined, and Fiora exiled in disgrace. Presented with so stark a choice, he made a decision that could damn his family for years to come…

The night before the duel, he attempted to slip his opponent a draught that would dull his senses and slow his reactions—but he was caught in the act, and arrested.

The law was clear. Sebastien Laurent had broken the most fundamental code of honor. He would be humiliated upon the executioner’s scaffold, hanged like a common criminal. On the eve of his death, Fiora visited his cell, but what passed between them remains a secret known only to her.

The next day, Fiora approached the king’s dais in full view of the crowd. She knelt before him, and offered up her blade—with his blessing, she would claim the Laurent name from her father, and justice would be served. The duel was blindingly swift, a dance of blades so exquisite that those present would never forget what they witnessed. Fiora’s father was a fine swordsman in his own right, but he was no match for his daughter. They said farewell in every clash of steel, but in the end Fiora tearfully buried her rapier in her father’s heart.

Solemnly, King Jarvan ruled that Sebastien had paid for his crimes in full. Fiora would be his successor. The quarrel between the families was resolved, and that would be an end to it.

Even so, such scandals are not easily forgotten. Fiora took to her new duties at court with her customary clarity and directness, but found that rumors and gossip continued to follow her at every turn. She had usurped her brothers’ claims to the family name. What could this arrogant child bring to the Great City of Demacia but more strife and bloodshed, if she would not take a husband?

Rather than demand more justice at the edge of her sword, Fiora instead turned to her wider family—cousins and more distant relatives, with many renowned swordmasters among them—and silenced her critics by granting noble status to all in her household. Together, they were dedicated to the refinement of bladecraft within the kingdom. Dueling was an ancient art, but need not always end in death.

And if any care to disagree with that notion, Fiora will be only too happy to test the strength of their conviction in combat herself.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT FIORA

1.Fiora's Voice Actress: Fiora is voiced by Wendee Lee, a prolific voice actress known for her work in various anime and video games. Some of her other notable roles include Faye Valentine in "Cowboy Bebop" and Haruhi Suzumiya in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya."

2. Fiora's Initial Design: Fiora's character design underwent significant changes during her development. Originally, she was envisioned as a more traditional fencer with a foil, but her design evolved to incorporate a larger, heavier weapon that better reflected her aggressive duelist playstyle.

3. Fiora's Skin Themes: Fiora has several skins that showcase different themes and aesthetics. Notably, her "PROJECT: Fiora" skin is part of the PROJECT skin line, which depicts champions as cybernetic operatives. Additionally, her "Pool Party Fiora" skin features her in a swimsuit, wielding a pool noodle instead of her usual weapon.

4. Fiora's Lore Connections: Fiora hails from the noble House Laurent in Demacia, and her lore is intricately tied to other champions from the region. She shares a rivalry with Garen, the Might of Demacia, and has interactions with champions like Jarvan IV and Lux, reflecting her status within the Demacian aristocracy.

5. Fiora's Champion Theme: Fiora's champion theme revolves around precision, skill, and mastery of the blade. Her abilities and playstyle emphasize precise timing and positioning, rewarding players who can outmaneuver their opponents and strike with deadly precision.

ABILITIES OF FIORA

Passive - DUELIST'S DANCE

Fiora has revealed a Vital on this Champion. If she hits the Vital, she restores Health and gains Move Speed.

Q - LUNGE

Fiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects.

W - RIPOSTE

Fiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. This stab slows the first enemy champion hit, or stuns them if Fiora blocked an immobilizing effect with this ability.

E - BLADEWORK

Fiora has increased attack speed for the next two attacks. The first attack slows the target, and the second attack will critically strike.

R - GRAND CHALLENGE

Fiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. If Fiora hits all four Vitals or if the target dies after she has hit at least one, Fiora and her allies in the area are healed over the next few seconds.

FIORA ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Vital Proc Combo:

- Basic Attack (to apply a vital)

- Lunge (Q) towards the next vital

- Basic Attack (to proc the vital)

- Bladework (E) for increased attack speed and bonus damage

- Basic Attack reset with another Basic Attack

- Riposte (W) to block incoming crowd control or damage if necessary

2. Duelist's Dance Combo:

- Lunge (Q) towards an enemy champion

- Basic Attack (to apply a vital)

- Bladework (E) for increased attack speed and bonus damage

- Basic Attack reset with another Basic Attack

- Grand Challenge (R) to mark the target and gain movement speed

- Continue attacking to proc the vital and trigger the healing and true damage from Grand Challenge

3. Riposte Combo:

- Riposte (W) to block an incoming ability or crowd control

- Immediately follow up with Lunge (Q) to close the distance or escape

- Use Bladework (E) for increased attack speed and bonus damage while Riposte is active

- Basic Attacks to maximize damage output during Riposte's duration

4. Tower Dive Combo:

- Lunge (Q) towards an enemy champion under their tower

- Basic Attack (to apply a vital)

- Bladework (E) for increased attack speed and bonus damage

- Basic Attack reset with another Basic Attack

- Use Riposte (W) to block tower shots or incoming damage

- Grand Challenge (R) to mark the target and gain movement speed, allowing you to finish them off quickly and retreat safely

5. Teamfight Combo:

- Position yourself strategically to hit multiple enemy champions with Lunge (Q)

- Activate Bladework (E) for increased attack speed and bonus damage

- Focus on proccing as many vitals as possible with Basic Attacks and Lunge resets

- Use Riposte (W) to block incoming crowd control or high-damage abilities

- Trigger Grand Challenge (R) on a priority target to mark them for your team and gain the movement speed to reposition or chase down fleeing enemies

BUILD OF FIORA

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RUNES OF FIORA

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH FIORA

1. Master Vital Placement: Fiora's passive, Duelist's Dance, places Vitals on enemy champions, which grant her bonus damage and healing when hit. Mastering the placement of these Vitals is crucial for maximizing her damage output and sustain in trades and fights. Learn to position yourself to hit Vitals consistently and prioritize targets with exposed Vitals to win trades and duels.

2. Understand Riposte Usage: Fiora's W ability, Riposte, is a powerful defensive tool that not only blocks incoming crowd control effects but also reflects damage and applies a slow or stun if timed correctly. Understanding when to use Riposte is key to Fiora's survivability and outplay potential. Save Riposte for crucial moments, such as blocking high-damage abilities or crowd control effects, and try to predict enemy skillshots to maximize its effectiveness.

3. Manage Wave Control: Fiora excels in 1v1 situations, especially in longer lanes where she can chase down enemies. As such, it's important to learn how to manipulate minion waves to create favorable trading opportunities and deny your opponent farm. Freeze the wave near your turret to zone out your opponent or push aggressively to pressure towers and roam.

4. Split Push Effectively: Fiora is a strong split pusher thanks to her dueling prowess and tower-taking potential. In high elo games, split pushing can apply pressure on the map, draw enemy attention, and create opportunities for your team to secure objectives elsewhere. Communicate with your team to coordinate split push strategies and be mindful of enemy rotations and vision control.

5. Position Properly in Teamfights: While Fiora excels in 1v1 scenarios, her teamfighting can be challenging due to her lack of reliable crowd control and AoE damage. In teamfights, look for opportunities to flank or dive onto priority targets, such as enemy carries or squishy champions. Focus on proccing Vitals and using Riposte to mitigate incoming damage or crowd control effects. Position yourself wisely to avoid getting caught out or focused down by the enemy team.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING FIORA

1. Play Around Her Riposte (W): Fiora's Riposte ability can block incoming crowd control effects and reflect damage, making it a powerful defensive tool. Try to bait out her Riposte before committing to an all-in trade or using important crowd control abilities. Once Riposte is on cooldown, she becomes more vulnerable to being locked down or bursted down.

2. Avoid Fighting Head-On: Fiora excels in extended trades and 1v1 duels due to her passive, Duelist's Dance, which grants her bonus damage and healing from hitting Vitals. Instead of engaging in prolonged fights, try to poke her down from a distance or engage in short trades where you can quickly disengage before she can proc multiple Vitals.

3. Position Wisely in Teamfights: In teamfights, Fiora's effectiveness can be diminished if she's unable to access enemy carries or if she's focused down quickly. Position yourself in a way that makes it difficult for Fiora to dive onto your backline, and focus on peeling for your carries to prevent her from reaching them.

4. Build Grievous Wounds: Fiora relies heavily on her healing from hitting Vitals and her ultimate, Grand Challenge, to sustain through fights. Building items with Grievous Wounds, such as Executioner's Calling or Bramble Vest, can significantly reduce her healing effectiveness and make it easier to take her down in skirmishes and teamfights.

5. Coordinate Ganks and Crowd Control: Fiora is susceptible to ganks, especially in the early game when she lacks mobility and defensive items. Coordinate with your jungler to gank her lane and apply pressure, taking advantage of her limited mobility and crowd control. Focus on chaining crowd control effects to lock her down and burst her before she can react.

6. Deny Her Split Push: Fiora is a strong split pusher, but she can be vulnerable if she's denied vision and map control. Ward key areas of the map to spot her rotations and coordinate with your team to collapse on her when she tries to split push. By denying her opportunities to push freely, you can limit her impact on the game.