Fiora or other top laners

GoochFlap·Aug 7, 2016·1 votes·604 views

Hey all, I've been thinking about getting copra for a few weeks now and haven't done it because I'm not sure she is worth the ip. I've read that she is a strong duelist especially late game, which I like in a champion... although nearly everyone has said she brings no utility to a team which makes her a bad pick in the top lane. so I am just looking for some opinions on whether I should use ip on her or if there is some similar champions to fiora but with meaningful team contribution other than damage and maybe her ult heal. I know Jax is good too but he's just not my style. all help is appreciated.

13 Comments

MLDzXnRRRAug 7, 20163 votes

Don't get FIora. Riven is better, if you similar playstyle - AD caster that can carry. Fiora was too good vs tanks with her ult, so they had to nerf her, now she is too squishy and loses most lanes, while being useless in teamfights. You basically have to rely on getting fed.

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

yeah but don't you have to rely on getting fed as riven as well. does riven fall off late game harder than riven does? that's one of my biggest problems with champions. If she doesn't fall off that hard I will definetely get riven over fiora.

JerulEonAug 7, 20161 votes

Yeah she not the scary lane presence she used to be.

Memeguel420Aug 7, 20163 votes

Fiora is really good if you know how to play her, if you don't you will most certainly feed. Her passive which gives you true damage is really good for against the tanks that go top. Her q gives her constant mobility and helps you kite. Her W can block every ability in the game if you time it right. Parrying someones ignite is so funny. Her e gives her sudden burst with the second crit and attacks speed which is used for trading in lane. And her ult provides a heal for your entire team if you are able to kill the target or hit the marks. That and it gives extra damage where the marks are placed. She is really fun in my opinion due to the fact that you can block and stun enemies with their own abilities. Try her out if you have the IP or if shes on rotation! [slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

I'm aware of the high skill cap of fiora and am fine with putting in time to learn her. that just makes it more satisfying doing well with her. Everyone else has said to get riven instead. But my problem is that I've heard riven falls off late game. but does she fall off more than fiora or are they on par late game? I think what I'm going to do is get riven and wait to try out fiora once she's on rotation

Handy Sandy Aug 7, 20162 votes

copra is the dried meat of a coconut, i dont think coconuts can fight good

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

oh shit you found me out. secret copra main. seriously though didn't realize fiora autocorrected to copra wtf

48983507DEL1Aug 7, 20162 votes

Basically she's a really strong solo-carry champion, but she needs a team built around her.

I'd say Riven is the champion you're looking for when it comes to damage, solo-carry, and utility. I don't recommend her if you're looking to start climbing fast, however. She has a really high skill-cap that's pretty much required to do well with her. It's mainly focused on auto-attack animation canceling, but also just basic game knowledge. I personally don't have the patience to learn all that.

Yasuo also falls into this category of great all around, but really difficult. Gangplank as well.

My best recommendation is Trundle. He has a lot of solo-carrying potential with a lot of utility and he's super fucking braindead easy to play. He has weaknesses when it comes to being kited, but there's almost no one who can 1v1 duel him AND be as effective as he is in team-fights. His Pillar, Ultimate, and Q all are good for diving as well as peeling. He's very versatile and easy to pick up.

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

I know of the E W and E R animation cancel but I haven't attempted it. I may get riven but the stereotype of riven players kinda makes me not want to play her.

48983507DEL1Aug 7, 20162 votes

Well you don't have to fall under the stereotype :)

Also if you do, take a few custom games to practice the "fast combo". If you don't know what that is, look up an explanation of it from BoxBox on YouTube. It's the key to mastering Riven.

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

Alright, I will. But first I have to get enough ip for her. thank you for your help

MLDzXnRRRAug 7, 20162 votes

Riven has 2 CC and an execute, all her abilities are AOE... Fiora is good in a 1v1 and that's it. I don't think that she is rewarding to master. You can be ahead and still lose the game, because your team needs a frontline or more disruption. Riven is semi-tanky with the big shield + does more in teamfights.

GoochFlapAug 7, 20161 votes

Alright, I think I will just get riven instead. Thank you