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Champion Concept: Kiiro, the Sundering Maelstrom

impishDullahan·1/12/2016, 11:15:09 PM·11 votes·2,109 views

Two weeks ago I was bored and wrote this up in about 3 days. All of the numbers and mechanics are subject to change. My friend's have voiced that they thought he was too overpowered so if you feel something doesn't/wouldn't/shouldn't work, please comment and provide a reason and we'll see what we can do about it. Now, to the champion and feel free to post any and all thoughts down below. Oh, and I do hope to do some art for him after the semester ends and I don't need to worry about school as much. I will also happily take submissions if anyone would be so kind as to do some as well. His visual description is posted down below.

View my second, third, and fourth champion concepts here: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/VZOFmMah-champion-concept-yanna-the-keeper-of-the-glade http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/W8xOkGI5-champion-concept-feliks-the-sentinel-of-the-solari http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/PwLE3xaQ-champion-concept-luca-the-light-of-zaun

Mechanics: Name: Kiiro, the Sundering Maelstrom Role: Fighter Stats: HP: 537.7 (+82) HP Regen: 7.74 (+0.58) Mana: 306.8 (+38) Mana Regen: 7.5 (+0.6) Attack Damage: 58.64 (+3.2) Attack Speed: 0.572 (+3.2%) Armour: 25.53 (+3.5) Magic Resist: 32.1 (+1.25) Movement Speed: 345 Attack Range: 150/100

Abilities: Passive, Nitō Ichi: Kiiro uses both swords when attacking and strikes twice on each auto attack. On the first strike Kiiro uses his espada and deals 65% damage; the second strike, with his daga, has a shorter range and deals 45% damage but has 2-8% (level dependant) armour penetration. Only the espada applies on-hit effects.

Aggressive Q, Draw Through: Kiiro runs forward damaging those on either side of him with his 2 blades. Those who are in front of him are carried with and stunned at the end of Kiiro's dash. The stun's duration is doubled if more than one enemy is hit. Range - 535 / 75, linear dash Cost - 45/50/55/60/65 Cooldown - 14/13.5/12/12.5/11 Damage - 30/50/70/90/110 (+80% bonus AD) Stun Duration – 50% attack speed Note - This dash cannot go through walls

Defensive Q, Breakaway: Kiiro thrusts his daga in front of him dealing damage, ignoring armour, and slowing enemies by 35%. He also takes a jump backwards. This jump doubles in length when an enemy is successfully struck. Range - 400 / 175, linear dash and skill shot Cost - 35/40/45/50/55 Cooldown - 8.5 Damage - 60 (+40% bonus AD) Armour Penetration - 10/15/20/25/30% bonus armour penetration Slow Duration - 0.75/1/1.25/1.5/1.75 Note - This jump can go over walls.

Aggressive W, Reave: Kiiro forcibly disarms his target, gaining speed and reducing the damage output of target Range – 150, single target Cost - 45/50/55/60/65 Cooldown - 17/15/13/11/9 Damage Reduction - 5/8/12/15/18%

Defensive W, Parry: Kiiro blocks the next attack from a chosen direction. If he successfully counters, all his cooldowns, save for his ultimate, are reset and a portion of the damage dealt is returned as magic damage. Direction targeted. Cost - 30/40/50/60/70 Cooldown - 17/15/13/11/9 Damage - 5/10/15/20/25% (+20% AP) Duration - 1/1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4/1.5

E, Balance of the Blades: Kiiro has learned to balance his focus between offence and defence, changing between stances that prefer either his espada or his daga. Toggle off: Aggressive stance. Armour is converted into attack damage. Breakaway and Parry are changed into Draw Through and Reave. Toggle on: Defensive stance. Attack damage is converted to armour. Draw Through and Reave are also changed into Breakaway and Parry. Cost - No Cost Cooldown - 4, can only use every 2s Conversion Percentage - 10/12/14/16/18 Note: Cooldowns are carried through and are reduced to the full cooldown of the new ability if the time remaining is greater.

R, The Dæmon Within: Kiiro unleashes the powers of the dæmon and is surrounding by ghostly green wisps, increasing his move speed. Additionally, both his espada y daga now apply on-hit effects and enemies damaged are marked for the duration of The Dæmon Within. Marked targets take increased damage. Self-buff. Cost - 100 Cooldown - 120/100/80 Duration - 4/4.5/5/5.5/6 Damage Increase to Maked Targets - 150% attack speed Bonus Move Speed - 8/12/16% + 100% attack speed

Back story: Kiiro was born into a wealthy Demacian family. He lived a bountiful till his parents became estranged and lost all their wealth. They could hardly care for themselves let alone a son. They sent Kiiro to the orphanage where he was quickly adopted by a visiting company man. The man took Kiiro to Ionia where his wife took care of the boy. From a young age these new parents trained Kiiro in the art of the sword. He greatly enjoyed his time in Ionia, learning the sword and trade affairs of his father's company until he learned he was adopted. Kiiro quickly became distant, wondering what became of his parents. One day he stole away with a sword of his father's and some coin and ran away to the capital. Within the next couple years he had successfully tracked down his parents. He stood at the stoop of a large house where his parents supposedly lived, clearly having regained their former wealth. He knocked on the door and a butler answered saying that his masters are at the port. Kiiro ran, hoping to catch them before they boarded their ship. Kiiro caught sight of a wealthy couple on the gangplank to a great ship. The man had wavy hair the colour of pitch and the woman had the greenest of eyes; just like Kiiro had. He pushed past the ticketer and caught up to the couple. Turning, they were aghast at this peasant laying his hands on them till after a long moment. Their eyes softened and joyous smiles came to their faces. The peasant was their son. Kiiro quickly explained and they invited them on their trip. He quickly agreed, wanting learn about his real parents. A week into the trip, a thick green fog set in, rain started falling hard and the roar of the wind grew louder. The ship started rolling. They were in a maelstrom. Men fell over board but Kiiro held strong. He saw his parents sliding, sliding to their watery deaths. Kiiro fell after them, hoping to save them. At the port bulwark they all hung on. Two green wisps, faster than anything else, grabbed hold of Kiiro's parents and dragged them over and under. Kiiro fell overboard but to no avail. His parents were lost and he too surely was. An orca came to his aid and pulled him out of the maelstrom and to shore. He was grateful for the orca but hell-bent against avenging his parents. With the help of his new companion, Aippaq, Kiiro took to learning all he could about the maelstrom and honing his skills. In Ionia he learned he needed to confront a dæmon of the Shadow Isles. In Bandle City he had the great blacksmith Blomgrun forge him a sword set, an espaga y daga. In Shurima he learned endurance. In Demacia he learned might. In Noxus he learned brutality. In Bilgewater he learned cunning. And finally in Piltover, he acquired a soul trap so that the dæmon may never rise again. Kiiro was ready, ready to face the dæmon who stole from him his parents. After a long and arduous battle, Kiiro trapped the soul of this dæmon. He felt complete, powerful; but something was wrong. He felt woozy and top heavy, ready to pass out at any moment Kiiro woke up on a bed next to the great healer Soraka. She informed Kiiro that he now held the power of the dæmon and was not yet accustomed to this new strength. He soon learned that his martial prowess grew substantially and that he now possessed the ability to control the maelstrom. Kiiro took to this new power with caution but minor enthusiasm. He took this new power to the only where he could be accepted, The League of Legends.

Cosmetics and Extras: Visuals: -Tall, caucasian man in his late twenties -Wavy, black hair -The greenest of green eyes -Silver chain necklace with soultrap -Light blue vest -Off-white shirt -Heavy belt, silver buckle -Both his espada y daga are worn on left side in a double scabbard -Flintlock holstered in back -Tan or beige and taut breeches -Tall leather boots -Kiiro uses his espada in his right hand with a forward grip and his daga in his left but with a reverse grip

Quotes: Speaks with a guileful charm or humour and a slightly Welsh accent.

Champion Select:
	"Together, they will be conquered." Followed by an approving whistle from Aippaq.

Movement:
	"Alright."
	"Sure thing."
	"Where to?"
	"You lead, I'll follow."
	"There we are."
	"Where've they got off to?"
	"Oh, oh, looky here."
	"What's this?"
	"Quickly now?"
	"Hurry up, would you!"

On Auto-Attack:
	"Hi there."
	"What's happened to your face?"
	"Aippaq's still thirsty."
	"Wet my blade, will you?"
	"There you are!"
	"Oh my, tired already?"
	"So how's your farm comin' along?"
	"Careful, Aippaq isn't a picky eater."
	"Hey now, no need for that."

On Draw Through:
	"Fast and true."
	"Wait, you didn't want to be cut?"
	"Slash 'em right through."

On Breakaway:
	"Excuse me, would you?"
	"Bye now."

On Reave:
	"Oh, did you want that?"
	"You shouldn't drop your weapon."

On Parry:
	"No you don't."
	"Ha, nope!"
	"Here, have that back."

On The Dæmon Within:
	"Release the dæmon!"
	"You'll eat well tonight, Aippaq."
	"I'll run you through, fool!"

Joke:
	Kiiro does an orca show with a Aippaq but is eaten at the end. Aippaq spits him out 	looking very sorry, but Kiiro seems unharmed saying, "It's alright folks, he's just saying, 'I love you.'"

Taunt:
	"(Draws and looks at gun) Do you know why I have this gun? In case my swords (places hand on hilt) don't kill you(aims) quick enough(fires)."
	"Don't make me drop my necklace."
	"Pick your poison. The espada or the daga?" (Offers both swords.)

Champion Taunts, Kills, and Breakaways:
	Gnar:
		"Out the door, dinosaur."
	Renekton:
		"In a while, crocodile."
	Nasus:
		"Gotta scooch, pooch."
	Tahm Kench:
		"Hit the road, toad."
	Teemo:
		"See you soon, racoon."
	Nami:
		"Peace out, trout."
	Volibear:
		"Take care, polar bear."
	Annie:
		"Take care, brown bear."
	Rengar:
		"Gotta scat, cat."
	Kha'zix:
		"Give a hug, ladybug."
	Hecarim:
		"Gotta bolt, colt."
	Urgot:
		"Take a cab, crab."
	Sejuani:
		"That's all for now, sow."
	Zyra:
		"In the hour, flower."

Laugh:
	Does a donut on Aippaq's back and both gleefully laugh.

Dance:
	Kiiro does the arm wave and Aippaq tail walks.

Skins: Royal Court Kiiro: -Formal dark brown coat, with large buttons -White shirt and ascot -Light belt -Brown breeches -Long white socks -Simple but elegant shoes with silver buckles -Carries a fancy rapier and parrying dagger

Referee Kiiro:
	-Dark blue jersey
	-Red bar across chest, just below shoulders
	-Red trim
	-Number 14 on chest in white
	-White shorts
	-Red trim
	-Number 14 on left leg in red
	-Red socks
	-Blue trim
	-Carries soccer referee flags

Master Chef Kiiro:
	-Tall white toque
	-White, double-breasted jacket
	-Black trousers and shoes
	-Carries a chef's knife and a honing steel

Change Log: 1/14/16 9:12

  • Changed Breakaway's armour penetration from flat to percent bonus
  • Slightly reduced the cooldown on Reave

1/13/16 15:40

  • Decreased base health
  • Decreased base attack speed
  • Decreased the early damage on Draw Through
  • Increased the cooldown on Draw Through
  • Removed the auto attack reset on Draw Through
  • Removed the mark on Reave
  • Removed the armour penetration on Reave
  • Increased the damage reduction on Reave
  • Added a move speed buff to Reave
  • Increased damage on Parry
  • Reduced the duration of Parry
  • Replaced the previous ultimate, Taming of the Maelstrom, with The Dæmon Within.

1/12/16

  • Removed stolen move speed on Reave
  • Reduced the damage reduction on Reave.

23 Comments

SirHeavyScrotum1/13/2016, 9:19:55 AM3 votes

So I like the passive a lot, but you'd need to find some way to balance out an on-hit build with him. If they build BoRK and Rageblade, with a Ghostblade, you'll be dealing those on-hit passives twice as fast and ignoring a ton of armor. Maybe have only 1 of his autos apply on-hit effects.

Also this champion changes a lot based on whether or not the armor pen he gets is flat or percentage based. Either he's a tank killer or a squishy squasher.

My last comment is on his ultimate. While Fizz does have his shark, riding an orka on the solid ground of Summoner's Rift seems a little far fetched, even for a video game. On top of that, an Orca doesn't really contribute to the theme of "Warrior who achieves balance in combat who fought a demon to avenge his dead parents" at all. It's just a random Orca. However, you did mention something pretty cool in the lore, about his being able to channel the power of the demon now. Perhaps that could be his ultimate. So something along the lines of "for the duration of the ult, he gets increased size, move speed, an aoe magic damage thing, free lifesteal, and no (or reduced) CD on his E." Visually he could have some sort of black energy looking particle coming out of his chest, with red eyes and whatever else you think someone that's harnessing a demon's power would look like. While I do think that a champion that rides something could be cool (like Quinn is cool), but I don't think it fits your champion very well.

Overall I think that's a really cool kit idea though, and an interesting and well thought out lore. I think it would be improved if you cut the random whale out of it, enforcing his identity from his Passive-Q-W-E as a solemn but deadly warrior and basically a dualist in-game, rather than a map-presence sort of champion.

Just my opinion ^_^ gj though!

TallyZrg1/13/2016, 12:17:12 AM2 votes

This is very well thought out and I like the amount of effort and planning that went into this. I very much like the theme and you created a solid two-sword samurai fantasy that has some cool mechanics

I also feel that his abilities are too heavily loaded for the low CD that they have (especially Aggro W - Reave), having 1 ability do 4 effects is a little over the top. removing either the damage reduction or armor reduction would get closer to bringing the ability in line.

An ability that

  • slows the target
  • makes you faster
  • makes target deal less damage (so that it is very hard for them to defend themselves or effectively trade)
  • makes target take ramping damage from multiple hits

Is a little much, and a sure death sentence in a team fight or gank for a point and click ability with little to no counterplay.

There is one or two other abilities that seem overloaded as well, but not as over the top as the ability mentioned above.

Keep up the good work, can't wait to see what artwork and tuning you do on the champion you made. :)

*edits for clarity (language op)

Eternal Kage1/13/2016, 8:22:23 AM2 votes

Everything was sound until I got to the ultimate, it felt so random. He sounded like a dual wielding blade master then for is ult he hops on an orca and rides it? I don't know. Some things I noticed, His damage seems kinda low, parry sounds really similar to Fiora's riposte( witch is't necessarily a bad thing as long as its unique in its on way), reave sounds cool but what it does just doesn't sound like I'm disarming them( I guess the less damage part kinda does but then again I don't know).

Some things I found interesting, stun scaling with attack speed( I really like how unique that is), switching between offense( sacrificing defense for damage) or defense( sacrificing offense for resistance), the passive I think is just a really cool idea.

That Murphys Law1/13/2016, 8:31:37 AM2 votes

As I go, base stats, this guy has very high base hp and attack speed, and even without his abilities his bases alone look monstrous to face in lane. Also, I find it very clunky that you have his second auto be shorter range, as while thematically it is cool, mechanically it just causes issues when you run up to auto something.

I'd suggest specifying only his espada procs on-hits, as it could cause some issues with item abuse.

His agressive dash seems a bit to strong, as it deals solid damage, gives nice mobility, AoE stuns, and resets auto timer. I'd consider removing the AoE double and reducing the early game damage (30/50/70/90/110) as auto refresher+stun+dash make it pretty solid already.

His parry deals almost no damage, I'd recommend upping it's cd and improving the damage to something noticeable (as with cdr+attack speed, he could pop an AoE 2s stun every 3 seconds (although this would require a lot of stance swapping/macros, would not be fun to be on the receiving end)

His stances have really weird scaling, as he's not designed much like a bruiser who would like building armor and getting armor for his AD feels situational and weird. I'd suggest giving him a percent arm pen bonus in aggro stance, and in defense have him gain armor and mr

His R currently deals very high AoE damage, with decent utility in slows and movespeed. I'd suggest giving a flat duration for all ranks, and reducing the damage (especially early game) while not taking away his dash during it. In fact, maybe have it allow him reduced cd on his dash instead of a move speed buff (although this would necessitate nerfs to aggro q)

rubberducky1111/12/2016, 11:28:19 PM2 votes

This is good

impishDullahan7/5/2016, 8:31:07 PM1 votes

View my fifth champion concept here: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/XhUhxUmi-champion-concept-elanuya-the-father-of-the-freljord

impishDullahan1/13/2016, 8:57:58 PM1 votes

I've taken all comments this far into consideration and tweaked Kiiro. Let me know what you think of his new ultimate; better than a random, orca-riding map presence? I am saddened that Aippaq now only exists in the quotes but the old ult did seem out place and the new one is still lore-friendly.

impishDullahan1/23/2016, 3:43:52 AM1 votes

For all those interested, I've posted a second champion concept here: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/VZOFmMah-champion-concept-yanna-the-keeper-of-the-glade

impishDullahan2/23/2016, 10:41:35 PM1 votes

I've posted a third champion concept here: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/W8xOkGI5-champion-concept-feliks-the-sentinel-of-the-solari

impishDullahan4/19/2016, 8:32:02 PM1 votes

View my fourth champion concept here: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/PwLE3xaQ-champion-concept-luca-the-light-of-zaun