I know how to help Fiora feel more balanced!

Valenten·11/6/2015, 1:21:08 AM·2 votes·680 views

First major thing. Nerf Riposte to block one ONE spell (this does not include on hit spells since they are just enhanced autos) so they have to use it right. It would still block autos all .75 seconds if no spells are used. That would make her feel A LOT less oppressive.

Second Nerf Lunge to only lower cd by 30% scaling to 50%

Do that and Fiora will feel A LOT better to play against in all stages of the game. She wont be able to build glass cannon every game and do a ton of dmg she will then have to be built in relation to how the game plays out and what she is against.

Edit: Pls dont downvote without explaining why you dislike this idea :D

11 Comments

Verxint11/6/2015, 1:31:05 AM1 votes

She doesn't build glass cannon most games, she builds two damage items and then tanky and murders everyone with vital procs.

Weiner the Pooh11/6/2015, 2:02:23 AM1 votes

Those changes would only cripple her not balance. Nerfs to her qs cd would be horrible, it's the only way for her to maneuver in fight and get all of her ult. it would be impossible to proc r, I'm assuming you've never played her, if u did u would know that. Also before complaining about her mobility keep in mind that before her rework she had two dashes with a higher range and a blink that bounced 5 times.

Baby Ghoul11/6/2015, 2:13:55 AM1 votes

Riposte is an outplay ability, it's perfect the way it is. What you're proposing is so drastic. She's supposed to be an oppressive duelist. I've played against so many Fioras since the rework, and I honestly think 9 out of 10 people just don't know how to play against Fiora. I play mostly normals, but in a few of my ranked games Fiora slipped past the banning phase. When I face a Fiora I can usually tell that they are not used to being punished for taking risks. I've also seen people ask who to pick or what to build against her. We're 3 months out from her rework, and this is incredibly common. Don't let bans cripple you.

She's not that kind of champion anymore. You can beat her with almost any top lane champion, and using your normal build. Bring your A game against her, and don't rely on builds or champions you think will counter her. One of you is going to win, and it won't be based on who built what or who is who. It will be based on who has the better timing, positioning, and CS down. The deciding factor will be which one of you has more experience and makes the better calls. She does have trouble against lane bullies, but a good Fiora can outplay them.

Lunge could use a mana increase cost to tighten up her early game. A lot of Fioras have more success building tankier in games. I do see a lot taking Guardian Angel, Streakers Gage, and Spirit Visage with tenacity boots.

I personally do build like a glass cannon exactly. I like to stress lifesteal, mobility, and cooldown reduction. item 3074 item 3078 item 3158 item 3508 item 3142 item 3072 I also take TP with ignite.

It comes with it's downsides, but I'm used to the all or nothing Fiora from the old days. I don't snowball nearly as hard, but I notice that there is much more stability. If i get pushed under my turret during the laning phase, I am capable of making comebacks. The old Fiora was also way more mobile. All of these were necessary trade ins.

I think she's oppressive, but not nearly as much as the old fed Fiora, and certainly not as much as the last few remaining threads on here make her out to be.