[Contest Champion] Rokoto, the Cheiftan

TheRedOcelot·7/24/2014, 2:25:54 PM·4 votes·1,643 views

**ARTWORK **

http://theredocelot.deviantart.com/art/Rokoto-470386470

http://theredocelot.deviantart.com/art/Rokoto-design-470386560 * The idea was to make a female Troll character that doesn't look like she's from the Freljord, namely the gray/green skin tone. I used Trundle's silhouette and mimicked core anatomy patterns but altered them for a female. I drew these pictures myself*

LORE

In the Ironspike mountains there resides several troll tribes who were at war with one another for dominance and resources. One of the tribes is home to Rokoto who is one of the finest warriors of her tribe. After many years of fighting bloody battles, the Chieftain of Rokoto's tasked her to lead one of the largest attacks against the other tribes to wipe them out once and for all. She explicitly told spare no one, Rokoto was loyal to her Chieftain, but questioned of his brutality. Rokoto lead the charge and engaged the first tribe and destroying their warriors. During a break in the combat Rokoto was going through the tribe's village hunting anyone else alive down. She came across a group of young trolls who looked a few years old. Preparing to strike them down, she stopped herself knowing she wouldn't be able to kill children. Suddenly confronted by her Chieftain, she was ordered to strike them down, she defied him in protest. He threatened Rokoto to do it but she still defied the him. The Chieftain then said if she wasn't going to then he would. Rokoto stopped the Chieftain, then the Chieftain turned on Rokoto and the two began to fight over the issue. The warriors noticed this and stopped to watch. It was clear the Chieftain wasn't going to stop with his relentless onslaught, so Rokoto made the move to kill her Chieftain and cast him down the mountain. Realizing the destructive and misguided ways of the Chieftain, Rockoto questioned herself. She then took it upon herself to end the war between the tribes. She ended the battle that day and named herself the new Chieftain of her tribe and guides them down a more peaceful path. As strong and skilled she is in combat, Rokoto has taken a more diplomatic approach to her later problems. She eventually heard about the League of Legends and learned how they approach issues. Rokoto decided to join and represent her tribe.

KIT

Passive - Ironspike Armor Upon being hit by a basic attack, deals (30% of Rokoto's current Armor) of damage back to the attacker as magic damage.

Much like Thornmail except the damage is based on Rokoto's Armor rather than the attackers damage. Helpful during early laning dueling and late game scaling. Thematically ties with the design. Rokoto's armor is made from special materials found in the Ironspike mountains.

Q - Rend Rokoto enhances her next basic attack dealing 40/60/80/100/120 (+55%AD) and causes a healing debuff that lasts for 2/2.5/3/3.5/4 seconds reducing the healing received and health regeneration by 50% Cooldown 6/5.5/5/4.5/4 seconds Mana cost 30 Range 125

*Gives Rokoto the advantage for prolonged duals combined with her passive. Not a viable poking ability. While active Rokoto's sword glows red and chimes a sound, telegraphing the ability. *

W - Crushing Impact Active - Rokoto Leaps a short distance to a small target area dealing damage 60/100/140/180/220 (+70%AD) to all enemies hit and slows targets hit by by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% MS for 2 seconds Cooldown 14/13/12/11/10 seconds Mana cost 50 Range 500 Crushing Impact's cooldown is reduced by 5 if it collides with a unit.

The only escape/gap closing ability. Using offensively allows sticking power as long as it hits and using it defensively to escape over walls or short distances. While on cooldown, enemies could catch Rokoto out. When Rokoto lands the ground cracks leaving an impact.

E - War Cry Active - Rokoto shouts a mighty roar increasing her Armor by 20/40/60/80/100 (+20%Armor) and nearby allies Armor by 4/8/12/16/20 for 5 seconds Cooldown 24/23/22/21/20 seconds Mana cost 60/70/80/90/100 Range 1000

Probably the most powerful ability is War Cry giving Armor steroids for herself and nearby allies for a smaller amount. Creates synergy with her passive and allows a greater team influence than just tanking damage. Enemies would be wary when available because of the sustain power and thorn damage, but when on the long cooldown allows opportunity for engagement. War Cry's effect has Rokoto leaning back with her arms pulled in, putting more energy into the shout. The shout emanates a single shock wave from Rokoto, (Nothing distracting but something noticeable). Rokoto and allies affected have red glow to telegraph who is affected.

R - Obstinate Active - Rokoto reduce crowd control effects by 15%/30%/45% and reduce damage taken by 30%/40%/50% for 8 seconds. Obstinate also doubles Thorned Armor Passive Cooldown 100/80/60/ seconds Mana cost 100

*The reduced CC and damage allow Rokoto the tanking abilities for teamfights. Obstinate could be used for duals in laning or possably survive a gank. * *The boost to the passive is to make it more significant during a fight when being focused. While active, Rokoto's model size is increased to signify the power of the ability. *

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Strengths

  • Scales hard late game with defensive bonuses and items Provides teams with a defensive boost Strong versus Attack damage based champions Healing debuffs on enemies Has mobility and built in tenacity with ult Built in Thorn Passive that Scales

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Magic damage, burst and poke Long cooldowns Weak Early game Weak Attack Damage scaling Item reliant

BONUS

Joke - "Two trolls walk into a club, the third one ducks." Taunt - "Fight me? You'll only hurt yourself." Taunt Trundle - "Bite me." Dance - SNL Chippendales skit dance Laugh - A hearty confident laugh where she is standing tall and upright instead of her fighting pose. She completes the laugh flicking her nose with her thumb signaling she's ready to fight.

Skins concepts

Infernal Rokoto - A fire themed skin with her skin being red, hair is white and armor is black with orange cracks, the sword is a combination of metal with volcanic shards imbedded on the edge.

Voice - The voice would be more baritone and and more gravely.

Q - Weapon glows with fire W - The cracked impact glows orange E - The effect would be the same R - The white hair changes to fire, the armor glows hot red/orange, and her skin turns to a blackish appearance.

6 Comments

Hoi Im Temmo7/24/2014, 3:53:41 PM1 votes

This champion is so cool......

I do agree with your commenting though...the E looks a bit strong.

Morvrannis7/24/2014, 6:21:20 PM1 votes

Love the artwork...great job! Overall, I like the theme of the character. However, she strikes me as not too exciting to play. Her E and R are really just steroids and Riot has been pointing out recently that these don't "feel" very good (and I tend to agree).

Haven't had time to give thought to suggestions of replacement to those abilities. Still...neat champ concept! Good job!

JackYAqua7/25/2014, 11:35:23 AM1 votes

This champion (like the thread) is so clean and straightforward.
It's refreshing to see something like this every once in a while.
I don't mean it's boring - it's a really interesting kit - nor simply simple, but rather ... easy to understand.
It's awesome ^^

And I love the artwork (+point because you made it yourself. Nice style).

One last thing. In my opinion this is almost a perfect melee champion. Low-range gap closer, not too mobile, strengths ranged characters can't and shouldn't have.
I really hope a Rioter takes a look at this.