Axel, The Flurry of Dancing Flames

Axel, Rank VIII within Organization 13, is a marksman who specializes in bursting enemies and chasing down low health enemies after his passive has activated.

LORE:

Born as Lea on the world of Radiant Gardens, Axel was always considered a hothead, rushing into battle without much thought. The details of his death are unknown, but undoubtedly, his tendency to punch first is what led him to his end. However, his will was too strong and not even death could conquer it. As such, even though Lea had lost his heart, he was reborn as the Nobody known as Axel. Axel was found by Xemnas, who immediately recognized his potential and brought him in as Rank VIII in Organization 13, a group of powerful Nobodies who's mission was unknown, even to many of the members. The Organization discovered a new world named Runeterra, and sent Axel to scout out the world. When he arrived, he was immediately greeted by the "hospitality" of Noxus soldiers. Fighting off most of them easily and even able to hold his own against Darius, Axel caught the attention of Swain, the Noxian High Commander. Swain suggested an uneasy alliance between the two; Axel would assist Swain in conquering Runeterra and Axel would get to keep the hearts of all the soldiers who fell on the battlefield. Axel accepted and quickly became a legend among the soldiers of both Noxus and its enemies. The story of a flash of fire ripping through the battlefield sends chills up the spines of all but the most veteran of warriors.

STATS:

Statistics HEALTH 516 – 1910 ATTACK DAMAGE 57.5 – 98.4 HEALTH REGEN. 5.17 – 14.5 ATTACK SPEED 0.625 (+ 0 – 27.2%) MANA 284 – 1134 ARMOR 22.2 – 77.5 MANA REGEN. 8.01 – 23.3 MAGIC RESIST. 30 RANGED 500 MOVE. SPEED 335

ABILITIES:

PASSIVE- Dancing Flames Upon hitting an enemy champion with an ability, Axel gains a stack of Dancing Flames which last for 3 seconds, granting him (0.5/0.75/1%) attack speed for every stack (max 5). Upon reaching 5 stacks, Axel gains Flurry, granting him bonus movement speed (20/35/50). Flurry lasts as long as Axel has at least 4 stacks of Dancing Flames.

Q- Burn, Baby! (Range: 1200(First cast)/600(Second cast), Speed: 1300, Mana: 60/70/80/90/100, Cooldown: 10) Axel throws a chakram in a line, dealing physical damage slowing the first enemy champion hit for 2 seconds. Axel can reactivate this ability for 3 seconds afterwards to target a nearby enemy champion who is slowed to throw his other chakram, dealing the damage again and stunning the enemy. [Physical Damage: 30/45/60/75/90 (+30/40/50/60/75% AD) Slow: 15/25/30/35/40%]

W- Burning Spirit (Range: 700, Cooldown: 30) Passive- Hitting the same target with 3 auto attacks makes the next auto deal bonus damage on that target and grant a stack of Dancing Flames. This cannot happen on the same target for 10 seconds. Active- Axel throws one of his chakrams, causing an explosion and burning the earth underneath. Enemies in the target area take damage over time. [Bonus Damage: 20/30/40/50/60 (+50% AP) Physical Damage: 45/55/65/75/85 (+65% AD)]

E- Trailblazer (Range:600, Mana: 30/45/60/75/80, Cooldown: 15) Axel dashes forward, dealing damage around him as he moves forward. [Physical Damage: 30/40/50/60/70 (+50% AD)(+50% AP)]

R- Ring of Fire (Range: 250-1300, Mana: 100, Cooldown: 110/90/80) Passive- Every point in this ability increase the passive's movement and attack speed bonuses. Active- Axel roots himself for 0.5 seconds and releases a small circle of fire that expands. Once the circle reaches its maximum range, it lasts for 10 seconds. Enemies hit by the expanding ring are damaged and slowed. If Axel is inside the ring when it reaches its maximum range, he gains 5 stacks of Dancing Flames. Attacking enemy champions inside the ring counts towards Burning Spirit. [Magic Damage: 100/200/300 (75% AP), Slow: 20/25/30%]

STRENGTHS: High mobility Strong Team fights High Burst damage

WEAKNESSES: Weak in long trades Easily out of position

WORKS WELL WITH:

Braum's slows and passive allow Axel to make full use of his burst as well as getting off two stuns on the enemy.

Janna's disengage allows Axel to reposition himself if he's out of position. Her Zephyr also sets up Axel's stun and her passive adds to his mobility.

Nami is able to protect Axel when he does his crazy and risky plays with her heal and crowd control.

STRUGGLES AGAINST:

Master Yi's immunity to slows makes it impossible for Axel to get his stun off.

Jarvan is able to close gaps quickly and is able to limit Axel's mobility.

QUOTES:

Champion select: "The name's Axel. Got it memorized?"

Spawn: "Alright. Let's get this over with."

Killing Spree: "I'M ON FIRE!"

Legendary: "Didn't your parents teach you not to play with fire?"

Pentakill "Don't you know that fire spreads?"

Enemy "Not sure if you're a Heartless or just ugly." "Don't worry, I'm used to tall, dark and foreboding"

Enemy "And I thought Nobodies were depressing." "You know, if I had a heart, I might've felt bad for you. But I don't soooo"

Enemy "Can't fly with melted wings" "I'll make sure you're nothing but a puddle"

Enemy "You remind me of myself, in a twisted psycho child sort of way." "Let me show you what a real pyromancer looks like."

Enemy "How hot do I gotta be to melt your frozen heart?" "Oh no, arrows made of ice. Whatever am I to do?" "Don't worry. I'll keep you nice and warm."

Enemy "Ok, we get it. You're on fire."

Enemy "I've seen creatures of pure darkness, but you are frightening to look at."

Ally "Don't worry. I won't tell anyone that you needed my help."

Enemy "I've beaten you once. I can do it again." "I'll prove that last time wasn't a fluke"

Enemy "You and Saix would get along so well."

Enemy _"Move over, Draven, or you'll end up like your brother." _ Enemy "You'd make a powerful Nobody." "Once I'm done with you, I'll make sure to introduce you to my boss."

Enemy _"Death took me once. Only left me stronger." _

Enemy _"I guess the Heartless have arrived here too." "I've never seen a Heartless like you before." _

Ally "Remember our deal, Swain."

Enemy "I don't like you. You remind me of Marluxia." "No hard feelings, Swain. It was just a business deal."

Enemy "You're one of us, Zed" "That emptiness you feel inside? You get used to it." "Xemnas can give you a home, Zed."

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