GRAGAS

THE RABBLE ROUSER

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Informations about the champion Gragas:

Title: The Rabble Rouser

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: February 2, 2010

Primary: Fighter

Secondary: Mage

Role: Jungler / Top

Region of Gragas is: Freljord.

LORE OF GRAGAS

The only thing more important to Gragas than fighting is drinking. His unquenchable thirst for stronger ale has led him in search of the most potent and unconventional ingredients to toss in his still. Impulsive and unpredictable, this rowdy carouser loves cracking kegs as much as cracking heads. Thanks to his strange brews and temperamental nature, drinking with Gragas is always a risky proposition.

Gragas has an eternal love of good drink, but his massive constitution prevented him from reaching a divine state of intoxication. One night, when he had drained all the kegs and was left wanting, Gragas was struck by a thought rather than the usual barstool: why couldn't he brew himself something that would finally get him truly drunk? It was then that he vowed to create the ultimate ale.

Gragas' quest eventually brought him to the Freljord, where the promise of acquiring the purest arctic water for his recipe led him into uncharted glacial wastes. While lost in an unyielding blizzard, Gragas stumbled upon a great howling abyss. There he found it: a flawless shard of ice unlike anything he had ever seen. Not only did this unmelting shard imbue his lager with incredible properties, but it also had a handy side effect - it kept the mixture chilled at the perfect serving temperature.

Under the spell of his new concoction, Gragas headed for civilization, eager to share the fermented fruits of his labor. As fate would have it, the first gathering to catch Gragas' bleary eyes would shape the future of the Freljord. He blundered into a deteriorating negotiation between two tribes discussing an alliance with Ashe. Though Ashe welcomed a break in the tension, the other warriors bristled at the intrusion and hurled insults at the drunken oaf. True to his nature, Gragas replied with a diplomatic headbutt, setting off a brawl matched only in the legends of the Freljord.

When the fallen from that great melee finally awoke, Ashe proposed a friendly drink as an alternative to fighting. With their tempers doused in suds, the two tribes, formerly on the brink of war, bonded over a common love of Gragas' brew. Although strife was averted and Gragas hailed a hero, he still had not achieved his dream of drunken blissfulness. So once more, he set off to wander the tundra in search of ingredients for Runeterra's perfect pint.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT GRAGAS

1. Inspired by Real-Life Figures: Gragas's character design and theme draw inspiration from various real-life figures, including iconic party animals and historical figures known for their love of drinking and revelry. His design reflects his boisterous personality and penchant for causing chaos on the battlefield.

2. Originally Designed as a Mage: Gragas was initially conceptualized as a mage champion during the early stages of development. However, his kit evolved over time to emphasize his role as a tanky disruptor with powerful crowd control abilities, such as his Explosive Cask (R) ultimate.

3. Known for His Explosive Cask Mechanics: Gragas's Explosive Cask ultimate has earned a reputation for its versatile mechanics and game-changing potential. Skilled Gragas players can use the ability to initiate teamfights, disengage from unfavorable engagements, or even secure objectives like Baron or Dragon with a well-timed steal.

4. Part of the Bilgewater Lore: Gragas is closely tied to the lore of Bilgewater, the bustling port city in Runeterra known for its pirates and seafaring culture. In the lore, Gragas is a frequent patron of Bilgewater's taverns, where he brews and consumes his potent ale while stirring up trouble with the locals.

5. Voice Acting by Erik Braa: Gragas is voiced by Erik Braa, a voice actor known for his work in various video games and animations. Braa's portrayal of Gragas captures the character's larger-than-life personality and boisterous nature, bringing the Rabble Rouser to life with his distinctive voice and expressive performance.

ABILITIES OF GRAGAS

Passive - HAPPY HOUR

Gragas periodically heals upon using a skill.

Q - BARREL ROLL

Gragas rolls his cask to a location, which can be activated to explode or will explode on its own after 4 seconds. The potency of the explosion increases over time. Enemies struck by the blast have their Move Speed slowed.

W - DRUNKEN RAGE

Gragas guzzles down brew from his cask for 1 second. After finishing, he becomes drunkenly empowered, dealing magic damage to all nearby enemies on his next basic attack and reducing damage received.

E - BODY SLAM

Gragas charges to a location and collides with the first enemy unit he comes across, dealing damage to all nearby enemy units and stunning them.

R - EXPLOSIVE CASK

Gragas hurls his cask to a location, dealing damage and knocking back enemies caught in the blast radius.

GRAGAS ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Engage Combo:

- Body Slam (E) to close the gap and initiate on the enemy.

- Follow up with Explosive Cask (R) to knock back and separate key targets from their team.

- Use Barrel Roll (Q) to slow and zone enemies, making it harder for them to escape.

2.Burst Combo:

- Charge up Barrel Roll (Q) to maximum damage by letting it sit for a moment.

- Body Slam (E) onto the target for the stun and additional damage.

- Immediately detonate the Barrel Roll (Q) with a basic attack or Explosive Cask (R) to trigger the explosion for maximum burst damage.

3. Disengage Combo:

- Explosive Cask (R) to create distance and disengage from enemies.

- Follow up with Body Slam (E) to further create space and create a gap between you and the enemy.

- Use Barrel Roll (Q) to slow any pursuers and dissuade further engagement.

4. Peel Combo:

- Body Slam (E) to stun and disrupt enemies attempting to engage on your carries.

- Use Explosive Cask (R) to knock back and displace threatening enemies away from your team.

- Lay down Barrel Roll (Q) in chokepoints or around your carries to deter enemies from advancing.

5. Insec Combo (Advanced):

- Position behind an enemy target.

- Flash behind the enemy to Body Slam (E) them into your team or turret.

- Follow up with Explosive Cask (R) to knock them further back into your team for an easy pick.

6. Jungle Clear Combo:

- Use Barrel Roll (Q) to soften up jungle camps from range.

- Body Slam (E) onto large monsters to apply the stun and mitigate damage.

- Continue to kite the jungle camps with Barrel Roll (Q) and Body Slam (E) until they are defeated.

BUILD OF GRAGAS

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RUNES OF GRAGAS

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH GRAGAS

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1. Master Body Slam (E) Usage: Body Slam is your primary tool for engaging or disengaging in fights. Practice using it to land key stuns on priority targets or to create space for your team by knocking enemies away. Be mindful of your positioning and enemy crowd control abilities to avoid getting interrupted during your dash.

2. Utilize Explosive Cask (R) Effectively: Gragas's ultimate, Explosive Cask, is a powerful tool for disrupting enemy formations and setting up plays. Use it to separate key targets from their team, disengage from unfavorable fights, or secure objectives like Dragon or Baron with a well-timed steal. Practice aiming and timing your Explosive Casks to maximize their impact in teamfights.

3. Manage Your Barrel Roll (Q) Placement: Barrel Roll is Gragas's primary source of poke and zone control. Use it to harass enemies in lane, control objectives, or zone enemies away from key areas. Experiment with different barrel placements to create chokepoints and force enemies to either walk around them or risk getting hit by the explosion.

4. Be Strategic with Drunken Rage (W): Drunken Rage provides Gragas with sustain in lane and bonus damage on his next basic attack. Use it to trade effectively with your laner, especially when combined with Body Slam for a quick burst of damage. Be mindful of the cooldown and mana cost of Drunken Rage, and use it sparingly to avoid running out of mana in extended trades or fights.

5. Coordinate with Your Team: As a tanky initiator, your role in teamfights is to engage on priority targets or disrupt the enemy backline. Communicate with your team to coordinate engages and follow-up damage, especially when you have Flash or Explosive Cask available. Prioritize protecting your carries and creating opportunities for them to deal damage safely.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING GRAGAS

1. Exploit His Early Game Weakness: Gragas typically has a weaker early game compared to some other champions. Exploit this by picking aggressive laners who can bully him early and deny him farm. Champions like Renekton, Syndra, or Lucian can apply early pressure and make it difficult for Gragas to scale comfortably.

2. Dodge Body Slam (E): Gragas's Body Slam is a key ability for engaging or disengaging in fights. Try to anticipate and dodge his Body Slam to avoid getting stunned and taking unnecessary damage. Positioning behind minions or sidestepping his dash can help you avoid the stun and turn the tide of the trade in your favor.

3. Ward for Jungle Ganks: Gragas's gank potential is high, especially after he hits level 6 and gains access to his Explosive Cask ultimate. Warding key areas of the map and maintaining vision control can help you track Gragas's movements and avoid getting caught out by surprise engages. Coordinate with your team to collapse on Gragas if he attempts to gank your lane.

4. Itemize Against AP Threats: Gragas is primarily played in the jungle or as a tanky AP bruiser in the toplane. If you're facing a Gragas in the toplane or jungle, consider itemizing against magic damage threats. Build items like Mercury's Treads for increased magic resist and tenacity, or adaptive helm to reduce damage from repeated spell casts.

5. Play Around His Cooldowns: Gragas's abilities, particularly his Body Slam and Explosive Cask, have relatively long cooldowns, especially in the early game. Exploit these cooldowns to your advantage by engaging or trading with Gragas when his key abilities are on cooldown. Punish him for overextending or mispositioning during these windows of opportunity.

6. Deny Objective Control: Gragas's Explosive Cask ultimate is a powerful tool for securing objectives like Dragon or Baron. Contesting vision around these objectives and forcing fights when Gragas's ultimate is on cooldown can help you deny him the opportunity to secure key objectives for his team.