(Champion Concept) Boros, the Hammer of War

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LORE "For too long have we been darkened by the bloody shadow of the Noxian war engine! For too long have our women and children been slaughtered in their sleep by filthy Noxian assassins! For too long have we been forced to flee further and further away from our homes to try and live a peaceful life! FOR TOO LONG! I, Boros, have come here to tell you that there will be no escape from this! There isn't a light at the end of this tunnel! We won't ever live in peace again! Times have changed and war is upon us! I remember when I was but a calf and I lived a peaceful life, tending crops and growing into my horns! Now, those horns wish to serve their purpose! It is time we fight back against these marauders! It is time we bring them the war! It is time for the minotaurs to strike back at the Noxian warriors who would make meat of them or, worse, use them as entertainment in their pits! We are not food! We are not some cheap show! We are minotaurs! Join me in this battle! No, this war! Join me to reclaim our homes! Join me to take back what was rightfully ours! Blood will be shed! Many will die, but they will not die in vein! We will reclaim what we have lost! NOXUS WILL BE DEFEATED!" -Boros, Leader of the Minotaur Horde

When Noxus began it's warmongering across the lands to cull the weak from Runeterra, one of their first opponents were the minotaurs of the plains. Peaceful and docile farmers, the minotaurs were giants who felt that their strength was a blessing given to them from their gods to tend the earth with. Their output of crops was unmatched and many traveled from across the world to taste the bread and vegetables that were made from the seeds they planted. However, when the Noxus Empire invaded, these peaceful farmers who refused to use their strength to fight were slaughtered. For decades, the minotaur race became more and more scarce until some questioned if they had gone extinct. While this was far from the truth, no one would blame them for making such assumptions. The minotaurs were forced to flee into the mountains to the north, almost having to brave the icy blizzards of the Freljord. They were forced to hide within the mountains and live off of what few crops could grow in such rocky soil. Boros, a young calf, was out collecting his harvest when his entire family was brutally slaughtered by a group of Noxian assassins. Ever since he returned to find the head of his mother and father rotting away on the floors of the cave they called home, Boros has thrown away the peaceful traditions of the normal minotaur. He was not alone in this as well. Many minotaurs were tired of running away, and many who were old enough to remember the plains longed to go home. The minotaurs, seeking revenge for those who had been the victims of Noxian brutality, threw themselves horns first into the Noxian army. Against all expectations, the Noxian soldiers were decimated. None could oppose the sheer strength, size, and stamina of the mighty minotaurs who hailed from the hills. Years of living in such rough conditions had only strengthened them to become undoubtedly the strongest humanoid species on the face of Runeterra. The tables had turned, all thanks to Boros, who now lead the charge into battle against Noxus. As the war against Noxus continued, it was inevitable that the minotaur would gather allies in their cause as well. The barbarians of the Freljord who lived closer to Noxus joined the minotaurs in their cause, seeing their strength and endurance as a sign that they were a worthy ally. Many generals from Demacia, while believing the minotaurs to be savages for the most part, were usually forced to ally with them due to a common foe. Even a few mercenaries and soldiers from Ionia would eventually find themselves being saved by the horns of a minotaur during a battle against a Noxian offensive. Many of their allies did not trust them however. They saw these minotaurs, who were once peaceful, who now were savage warriors as... well... savages. The barbarians of the Freljord often found themselves butting heads with the minotaurs over petty food. The soldiers of Demacia's ideals clashed many times on what should be done in battle. Only the few Ionians who allied themselves with the minotaurs held back when it came to clashing with the horde, but this was only due to a huge difference in numbers. It was hard to form an alliance with someone who was as stubborn as a minotaur. Boros, despite many rumors, was far from a savage. Despite his many rallying speeches that foretold of the blood they would spill, Boros had a code of honor he kept to. No innocents would be killed in their conquest. No neutral parties would be harmed. Only the armies of Noxus would fall to his mighty hammer. Boros' hammer, a hammer with a head bigger than any other hammer ever forged, could shatter buildings, much less bones. Those who found themselves on the receiving end of his weapon often found themselves being more closely compared to mashed potatoes than any other creature on the planet. If you could get past his hammer, his horns would gorge you with just the flick of his head. Even if you could get past his horns, the army he wore was fortified with the durable ores of the north and further enhanced with the magical petricide used in many weapons and shields in Demacia. Even after all that, his skin was that of a minotaur. With skin as durable as a rock and bones as durable as the steel from Piltover, it was hard to even make a scratch on this mighty warrior, let alone win a fight. None have challenged Boros and lived to see the light of day. As their efforts continue, the minotaurs have finally reached a milestone in their cause; they have reached the plains. However, Noxian campfires are still scattered across them, and Boros cannot accept this as true victory. They will not stop until the warriors of Noxus are forced back into the Immortal Bastion that they came from. With a war cry that would rejuvenate the fighting energy in any minotaur for miles without end, Boros lead the charge into the plains they once called home.

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KIT Boros, the Hammer of War Main Role: Diver Secondary Role: Vanguard Health- 600 (+100 per level) Health Regen.- 5 (+0.75 per level) Fury- 100 Armor- 27 (+3.5 per level) Magic Resist- 32.1 (+1.25 per level) Movement Speed- 350 Attack Damage- 56 (+4 per level) Attack Speed- 0.615 (+2% per level) Attack Range- 175 (Melee)

Passive- Mantle of Anger Innate: Whenever Boros takes or deals damage, he generates 5 Fury. For every 2 Fury that Boros has, his base movement speed is increased by 1. For every 5/4/3/2 Fury that Boros has, his base health regeneration is increased by 1. While Boros is at 100 Fury, his attack damage is increased by 10/15/20/25%. After not generating any Fury for 5 seconds, Boros will begin to lose 20 Fury each second. Levels: 1/6/11/16

Ability 1- Blow of Rage Passive: Boros' basic attacks ignore 0.15/0.2/0.25/0.3/0.35% of his target's armor for every 1 Fury he has. Active: Boros' next basic attack deals bonus physical damage equal to 110/120/130/140/150% (+125% per 100 bonus AD) of his current Fury, dealing a minimum of 30/40/50/60/70 (+5% AD) bonus physical damage. While Boros has more than 50 Fury, this will stun the target for 0.75 seconds. While Boros has 100 Fury, this will also deal an additional 4/5/6/7/8% (+2% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's missing health as physical damage 0.1 seconds after the damage from this attack is dealt. Cool Down: 15/13.5/12/10.5/9 seconds

Ability 2- Horn Gorge Active: Boros charges in the target direction, dealing 50/75/100/125/150 (+45% bonus AD) physical damage to enemies he passes through and knocking them into the air. Upon colliding with an enemy champion, Boros will stop, deal an additional 30/50/70/90/110 (+65% bonus AD) true damage to them, and gorge them with his horns, inflicting Grievous Wounds upon them for 5 seconds and slowing them by 50% for 0.75 seconds. Whenever Boros or an allied champion currently under the effects of War Cry of the Minotaur or Together We Avenge scores a champion kill or assist, Horn Gorge's cool down is reset. Cool Down: 16/14.5/13/11.5/10 seconds Range: 650

Ability 3- War Cry of the Minotaur Active: Boros yells a motivating war cry that causes all nearby allied champions' next basic attack within 6 seconds to deal bonus physical damage equal to 75/125/175/225/275% (+50% per 100 bonus AD) of Boros' current Fury upon the ally attacking. This bonus physical damage will count as if Boros dealt it, but will still reward the allied champion with the kill if the attack scores a killing blow on an enemy unit, neutral monster, or structure. Boros himself also gains 3/6/9/12/15 bonus Attack Damage and 10/12.5/15/17.5/20% increased healing from all sources for the next 6 seconds. For every allied champion affected by this ability, Boros gains an additional 5/10/15/20/25 bonus Attack Damage from this effect. Cool Down: 30 seconds Range: 900

Ultimate- Together We Avenge Active: Boros increases in strength for the next 7/8.5/10 seconds for every allied champion near him. During this time, Boros deals 10/15/20% increased damage, plus an additional 4/5/6% (+1% per 100 bonus AD) increased damage for every allied champion near him. This bonus increases and decreases during this time if allied champions enter and leave this ability's range. Cool Down: 120/110/100 seconds Range: 1000

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QUOTES

Upon Being Selected

• "The armies of Noxus will hear the thunder of my hooves, and they will shiver with fear!"

Upon Being Banned

• "You cannot hide from the minotaurs forever!"

Upon Starting the Game

• "Ah yes, the quiet before the storm. I have grown accustom to it."

• "Soon, this battlefield will be flooded with the blood of Noxus scum."
• "They will all respect what is rightfully ours or die trying to take it from us."
• "Today, we retake the plains and revel in the defeat of Noxus!"
• "They will fall to the pounding of my hammer! None have avoided such a fight once they have opposed the minotaurs!"

Walking

• "Noxus will pay for what they have done to my people."

• "The ground shakes below our feet. The minotaurs will not hunted for sport any longer!"
• "Fear my might or be crushed into a fine meal for the scavengers!"
• "Runeterra will not be taken by Noxus! Not today! Not ever!"
• "One day, we will retake the plains. Then we can finally live in peace once again."
• "Sometimes, I wonder if my people will be able to become peaceful once again after such hard times."
• "War is not time for thinking. War is time for action!"
• "We will not stop until Noxus is driven out of the plains once and for all!"
• "Forward! I can smell the Noxian scum from here!"
• "All who have suffered under the wrath of Noxus are welcome to join the cause."
• "Noxus brought the minotaurs a torch they never expected to be ignited. Now they scramble, pitifully, to put it out."
• "The flames of war have been brought to Noxus. These flames cannot be doused!"
• "They expected an easy slaughter. Now, they pay for their actions."
• "Vengeance will be ours!"
• "All who fight for Noxus, surrender now or suffer the death of a miserable bug! Squashed!"
• "Death awaits those who fight for Noxus!"
• "We come for you, Noxian scum!"
• "We fight for what is rightfully ours, now and forever!"

Attacking

• "You fight a foe far greater than any!"

• "You will be crushed!"
• "Die, enemy scum!"
• "It's too late for regrets!"
• "You can't shake me off!"
• "I will crush you underneath my hooves!"
• "You suffer the same fate as the rest! Death!"
• "Do you regret what you have done!? Do you!?"
• "The flames within me burn so that I may win all the battles to come! This is no different than the rest!"
• "I will enjoy hearing your bones crush underneath this hammer!"
• "You think such petty armor will save you!?"
• "You will be crushed underneath this hammer and trampled on by the horde!"
• "You will die a coward's death: running!"
• "Fear my horns, whelp!"
• "I avenge all who have fallen before me and all who will fighting for what is ours!"
• "The plains will be ours once again!"
• "Your warmongering ends here!"
• "This ends here, scum!"

Taunt

• "I can already hear your bones breaking!"

• "Do you regret fighting me!? You will!"
• "The minotaurs will crush you under our hooves!"
• "Run while you can! We will not chase once we have what is rightfully ours!"
• "You have no chance here! Run while you still can!"
• "Are you here to prove your worth, Alistar!?"
• "We will not harm the innocents brother! Understand this!"
• "Together, we could end the threat of Noxus once and for all Alistar!"
• "Join our horde Alistar! We can end Noxus once and for all! No more needless slaughter!"
• "Who do you fight for child?"
• "I will break Noxus' hand, sever it off, and then beat it with it!"
• "Do you still fight for the noble nation you once knew, Noxian scum!?"
• "You kill for show?! How many innocents have REALLY fallen to your axes!?"
• "You seek power in dark places. This day, you will pay for such choices!"
• "This will be a fight to remember! No need to worry about that ya big oaf!"
• "We both fight against the same enemy! Why do your men fight with us!?"
• "We will avenge both our people Jarvan! Together, we will end the threat of Noxus once and for all!"
• "It is assassins like you I hate the most!"
• "KLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!"
• "Your foul magic will provide you no safety from my hammer, scourge!"
• "Why will your people not understand we are allies in this war? The minotaur are not savages!"
• "I heard stories of a warlord who built what is now the capital of the Noxus empire. I think I'll have to give him a tour of the place once we raise it to the ground."
• "You wish to return Noxus to what it once was! Tell me what this is and maybe I will spare you for what you have done!"
• "Your drums will turn quiet once you hear your own screams, abomination!"
• "Swain! You will pay for the thousands of my kind you have slaughtered!"
• "What was your goal by killing us off!? To prove you were stronger!? Well, I guess now we will see who truly is the strongest!"
• "I will cherish hearing you scream when my horns sink into your good leg!"
• "An crippled, incredibly evil warlord is still an incredibly evil warlord! Expect no mercy from me!"
• "We have both suffered under their wrath. Join us so we can make Runeterra a better place!"
• "Filthy rat! Run back to your hole!"
• "I will release you from this agony only so that you will die with your nation executioner!"
• "Together, we will gain revenge on those who hurt us yordle!"
• "I will spill your blood across the plains if it means ending you, hemomancer!"
• "We will see who is the better warrior now, Xin Zhao!"

Joke

• "As stubborn as a bull? Me? No."

• "Why must a bull be considered stubborn? We minotaur are not stubborn at all!"
• "No, I don't roam a maze! Who gave you that idea!?
• "No, my father was not a bull and my mother was not a human. How disgusting can you be!?"
• "What the... YOU CAN'T MILK THOSE!"

Purchasing an Item

• "An instrument for the war to come."

• "This will be put to good use against the armies of Noxus."
• "I only grow stronger by the day."
• "The fate of Noxus looks grimmer by the second."
• "The beginning of something that will be remembered for years to come."
• "I'll be sure to use this to pick my teeth."
• "We rush them down so we may gorge them with our horns!"
• "Who is this Mercury?"
• "Nothing will stop our onslaught!"
• "It is ironic! It will be a weapon of Noxus that ends them!"
• "Their armor is nothing before this axe!"
• "Now they can hide behind no armor!"
• "It seems I dance with death every day."
• "An accurate name for a weapon I will use."
• "A truly ferocious weapon."
• "Nothing will hamper our spirit!"
• "Our cause will linger even after our death! It is eternal!"
• "We bite back, Noxus scum!"
• "Your magic will not save you, Noxus scum!"
• "Our children's children will remember us as we rush into battle!"
• "The Solari? What is a relic from Targon doing here?"
• "I am no knight, but I do vow to end the threat of Noxus once and for all!"
• "I'll show them true endurance!"
• "I will spill their blood through the streets of Noxus!"
• "They won't be sneaking up on me or my brothers!"
• "Nothing will get past me!"
• "The assassin scum won't hurt who I love ever again!"

Using Blow of Rage

• "You will be crushed underneath my hammer!"

• "You are flattened!"
• "Mashed into dust!"
• "Fear me!"

Using Horn Gorge

• "Into the waves of battle!"

• "Spill their blood!"
• "Die, scum!"
• "I come for YOU!"
• "You're life ends now!"
• "You will be ripped apart!"
• "I will kill you for all you have killed!"

Using War Cry of the Minotaur

• "For the plains!"

• "Fear the minotaurs!"
• "Hear the thunder of our hooves!"
• "Rise up against them!"
• "Slaughter all who would slaughter us!"

Using Together We Avenge

• "We fight together!"

• "Nothing can stand before us!"
• "We will be victorious!"
• "The horde will succeed!"
• "Show them the wrath of the minotaurs!"

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STRATEGY Boros is an avenger who seeks to crush those who killed his people, quickly and brutally. His main strength lies in his immense early game power. If you are able to reach 100 Fury, his Q can deal over 110 bonus physical damage just at level 1! That is immensely crippling for ANY champion, especially when you consider it will also be piercing a percentage of their armor due to Blow of Rage's passive! Once Boros reaches level 2, he will likely skill into Horn Gorge, adding in a true damage gap closer to his kit that also inflicts Grievous Wounds so his enemies cannot recover so easily from this blow. Once Boros gets some CDR, things begin to really get crazy as he constantly assaults his enemies with huge blows of damage that will leave them crippled and wishing they hadn't faced him in the first place. Despite all this, Boros begins to slowly fall in power as the game progresses, meaning he wants the game to end as quickly as possible. He simply does not provide deal enough damage to multiple targets to function incredibly well in a team fight, meaning he will mainly be supporting his team through War Cry of the Minotaur and Together We Avenge. He will be in the front line, trying to gain access to the enemy's back line so that he can proc the stun effect of Blow of Rage on the squishy back line to disrupt their damage and deal as much damage as possible with the missing health portion of the attack once he has 100 Fury. Once Boros' team kills an enemy, he can use Horn Gorge again and again until all of the enemy team has suffered the same fate: death.

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Thank you for reading and I appreciate any constructive feedback you guys have for Boros, a champion I designed to be the ultimate lane bully that transitions into a tanky support initiator as the game progresses.

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CHANGE LOG

June 6th, 3:25 PM EST

Base Stats

• Base Health Regeneration reduced to 5 from 8

• Base Health Regeneration per Level reduced to 0.75 from 0.8
• Base Armor reduced to 27 from 29
• Base Movement Speed reduced to 350 from 355
• Base Attack Damage reduced to 56 from 59
• Attack Speed per Level reduced to 2% from 2.5%

Blow of Rage

• Armor Ignore per 1 Fury increased to 0.15/0.2/0.25/0.3/0.35% from 0.1/0.15/0.2/0.25/0.3%

• No longer stuns target if it dealt more than 50/47.5/45/42.5/40% of the target's current health
• Now stuns target if Boros has more than 50 Fury
• Now also deals 4/5/6/7/8% (+2% per 100 bonus AD) of the target's missing health as physical damage after a 0.1 second delay if Boros has 100 Fury
• Cool Down increased to 15/13.5/12/10.5/9 seconds from 15/13.25/11.5/9.75/8 seconds

Horn Gorge

• True Damage Portion Bonus AD Ratio increased to (+65% bonus AD) from (+60% bonus AD)

• Now clarified that Boros stops upon making contact with an enemy champion
• Grievous Wounds Duration increased to 5 seconds from 4 seconds
• Slow reduced to 50% from 80%
• Added the cool down reset effect to Horne Gorge instead of War Cry of the Minotaur
• Range increased to 650 from 600

War Cry of the Minotaur

• Effect reworked entirely, now causes nearby allies' next basic attack to deal bonus damage equal to a percentage of Boros' current Fury

• Boros gains bonus Attack Damage and Healing from All Sources, plus additional Attack Damage for every allied champion affected by this ability
• Cool Down changed to 30 seconds at all ranks from 35/32.5/30/27.5/25 seconds
• Range increased to 900 from 775

Together We Avenge

• Effect reworked entirely, now causes Boros to deal additional damage for every allied champion near him

• Cool Down increased to 120/110/100 seconds from 100/90/80 seconds
• Range reduced to 1000 from 1250