Ioun, the Dragon Arisen

Nikushimi Zero··6 votes·3,404 views

This champion uses his different forms to take the field. Please give feedback constructively. It is much appreciated! This is a rehash of my previously, failed apparently, champion under the same title but different name. I kept the abilities somewhat similar while changing key aspects. His human form is long range speed to hamper single targets. In human form he is squishy, but does have some sustain with his passive. While his Dragon Form is shorter range he has more power behind his abilities while being slightly slower. His human passive replaced by his dragon passive. His E in Dragon Form is his most power ability, but also the one with the highest cooldown. Will increase cooldown if necessary. Please, again. Give constructive feedback instead of hate. Vote up if you like him. Thanks!


Health: 450 (+95) Health Regen: 7.3 (+0.7) Mana: 340 (+45) Mana Regen: 8 (+0.8) Attack Damage: 58 (+3) Attack Speed: 0.65 (+3.5%) Armor: 25 (+4) Magic Resist: 32.1 (+1.25) Ranged: 550 Movement speed; 355 Primary Role: Mage Secondary Role: Fighter/Tank


Quick Intro: Ioun (Pronounced E-own) is dragon born. Much like Shyvana (And indeed, with a link to her), but specializes in the forces of magic instead of the physical. He is an elementalist AoE AP Bruiser Mage. His specialties lie in mid lane, but can effectively work in both the top and the bottom lane. His spells are for groups of enemies with only one being a target spell with an AoE range. His basis is to get enough AP and Cooldown to mow through enemies and minions. Shutting down his gold income is the best way to hamper him. Early ganking and stopping make him almost useless with the lack of items. Unlike Ryze or Shyvana he starts with much lower health making him quite squishy early on.

Essential Items: item 3027 item 3004 item 3152 Offensive Items: item 3146 item 3089 item 3135 Defensive Items: item 3025 item 3110 item 3116 Utility Items: item 3274 /item 3269 /item 3279


Background: Born Ioun, the Silver Eyes. As a child his parents were hunted relentlessly by both human and dragons alike. His mother died from her own family when she went to them for help. In anger his Father destroyed the town and procured her body. Giving her a burial befitting her. To his father Ioun was the only remnants of her, and his own blood. Yet, somehow he never showed any dragon characteristics besides his silver eyes that glowed like moonlight and lightning, and is stunning intelligence. His hair dirty blonde like his mother. Average in size and weight. His father protected his child from all who opposed him, until one fateful night.

In a cave in the side of the mountain, his father was watching as Ioun rested inside. His father, a silver dragon of already mixed heritage from multiple dragon families was an outcast by his own kind and hunted down. A group of five dragons, each a different color, found them. They attacked, and though his father fought brilliantly, it was no use. Ioun, who had been asleep awoke during the battle. Only to helplessly watch his father fall. He fell in grief over his fathers corpse. The dragons, though some injured, found the boy no threat. However, as they approached him he raged and roared. His skin turned into hard scales and his eyes became like cats. Wings sprouted forth from his back as he arose into the air. A long tail and sharp claws grew.

The air around him crackling with energy and his eyes glowing with lightning forming around them. His hair raising and flowing as if from electricity. He yelled into the skies and summoned forth vast amounts of magical energy. The dragons were not prepared. Floating in the air he struck down lightning from the skies as heavy hail plummeted forth from the sudden change in weather. Hitting and injury the dragons before him. They turn and fled, but not before with a mighty cry he send forth energy enough to rip through their wings. Injured and hard to fly they fled with each others help.

Calming down and returning to normal save for the scales remaining upon him. He went to his fathers side. His last words were "I'm proud of you my boy. Strong. Smart. Your Dragon has Arisen inside you. Embrace it." And with that he passed. Giving his father and honorable dragon funeral he set out from the cave. His thoughts on one thing. Revenge. Tracking them to a grove in a lost part of the mountains it was there that he set upon in anger. Twisting the very terrain to block them inside and destroy them. It was here he remained. Lost in thought and training. They say he found something here in this ancient grove besides vengeance. Some power. Some increase to his abilities. His aura glowed white and purple. His magic the same. Here, they say he became Dragon Arisen. His dragon ascended to higher forms. It was here he remained for years until....

"I've come for you..." Were her words. Shyvana was her name. Into the mountains she trekked after hearing the rumors of another of her kind. Here she stayed with him and listened to his tale, and he hers. Here, they formed a bond. Indeed, they say it was one of love. They left the mountain. He donned armor and his cloak that is said to have been a gift from his parents, and then to the league he went with Shyvana. While unaligned to any faction save to Shyvana, he fights on the Fields of Justice. A promise to him that he would find his way in this world. That together they had a place.


Friends: Shyvana (Partner in all things).


Appearance: All credit for the pictures go to their respective owners. Donning the armor his parents gave him, save for the helmet and staff that appear in this picture. He wears a hood with glowing eyes much like this. save for the cloak and rest of the attire. The colors of his eyes glow silver and white instead of the purple while his magic is much like that in the picture. Instead of the shoulders from the first picture they are much like those in the second. Following the same color as the first picture though. His skin is covered in scales much like Shyvana.

Dragon Form: When in Dragon Form he grows wings from his back, fangs, claws, and a tail. His skin grows harder and his powers greater. His eyes begin glowing more powerfully. His features also become sharper and stronger. Fiercer.

Movement: He glides along the ground using electrical energy much like Malzahar, Syndra, etc.

Age: Early twenties. Height: 5' 8" Weight: 135 (Average body type. Not too toned, but also not weak).


Notes: This is a champion with a unique ability to transform between his dragon and human form at will. His human for, while squishy, can cast a lot of spells over time while healing himself for the damage. His Dragon form he lacks in the healing fact, but is much sturdier and hits hard while being slower in ability casts. This is the difference and this is what makes him unique. Choose what you need and when. Faster casting for 1v1 fighting and healing, or sturdier, more powerful for team fights and ganks. Choosing when and how to switch is key.

Passive: *Dragon Arisen - * His dragons blood gives him immense powers in the form of magic. He gains 5% of his mana as bonus AP. His abilities have 20% spell vamp gaining 0.5% every level that only works in human form. Also while in human form he regenerates mana 50% faster.

Q Silver Talon Strike: Ioun targets an enemy in a 900 unit range striking them with a bolt of lightning dealing 30/50/70/90/110 (+30% AP) and slowing them for 10/15/20/25/30% for 3 seconds. This strike creates a small 150 unit radius AoE that damages those close to them by 50% damage.

Cost: 50 Cooldown: 13/10/7/5/3s

W Dragons Inferno: Ioun targets a 500 unit radius area within 850 range. Lobbing a white fireball to the area that explodes in a dome of searing white flames dealing 70/90/110/150/170 (+20% AP). Enemies caught in this attack also take 10/20/30/40/50 (+10% AP) magic damage over 5s while healing effects are reduced by 50% for burning enemies.

Cost: 90 Cooldown: 15/13/10/7/5s

E Crater Eclipse: Ioun summons a meteor to a location impacting a 400 unit radius with a casting range 850 that deals 90/130/150/170/210 (+40% AP). Upon impact it creates a crater that erects a barrier of earthen spikes in a 200 unit radius of the impact effectively making an impassable terrain for 2s for a total of a 600 unit radius.

Cost: 100 Cooldown: 20/17/15/13/10s


R Arise: Dragon!: While in Dragon Form he loses his human passive save for the 5% AP bonus from mana. His armor and magic resist are increased by 50% in Dragon Form.

Cost: None Cooldown: 3.5s

Passive: Kindred Dragon: His Dragon Blood is one with him. 50% of his AP is added as bonus magic damage to his basic attacks. His movement speed is increased by 20% while in this form. While out of combat this bonus is increased by 5% to a max of 50% increase giving him 70% movement outside of combat.

Q Crystallize: Ioun channels an area before him in a cone with a range of 600 units. Summoning crystal spikes outwards in the area damaging enemies for 90/130/160/190/230 (+60% AP). Enemies in this radius are also knocked up for 0.3s.

Cost: 90 Cooldown: 23/20/17/15/13s

W Infernal Wave: Ioun blasts the area with a wave of white fire around him in a 500 unit radius dealing 90/110/130/150/170 (+70% AP) damage to enemies in the area.

Cost: 100 Cooldown: 20/17/15/13/10s

E For Shyvana!: Ioun aims with a range of 700 a searing beam of lightning that deals 100/150/200/250/300 (+50% AP) to enemies caught in the blast.

Cost: 150 Cooldown: 30/27/25/23/20s


There you have him. I hope you like! Leave a comment and feedback below and let me know what you think! Upvote if you think he deserves it! Thank you ^_^

Here are my other works if you wish to go an look at them. Let me know what you think! Thank you! ^_^ Kiara, the Moons Vessel Vyrion, the Desert Dragon Velyriel, the Bound Reaper Elric, the Timeless Sentinel Jeremy, the Fallen One Jeremy, the Prodigy Victoria, the Deadshot Heiress Orion, the Time Thief Senji, the Dancer of Blades Kenjin, the Outcast Ronin Arashi and Silver Fang, the Ionian Prototypes Kairon, the Prisoner of Fate [Fun Champion Concept!] Chain, the Keeper of Fate

14 Comments

Keagn1 votes

Here like I said I'd be!

Overview: I imagine a lot of raw emotion with Ioun/Jeremy, but I do have a problem with his concept: He is too much like Shyvana in the thematic sense. The human(ish) == > Dragon position has already been taken :P

Kit wise:

Q: A nice ability, I can understand it. Reminds me a little of Xerath however. Its fairly solid poking though. W: Again, pretty standard, another projectile-type ability. Works well with his need to burst people down, but also for when he tears down in Dragon form. E: My problem at this point is that his abilities are incredibly similar in function, and his W and E are going to be similar in appearance. My second problem is that this ability is basically a mini J4 ultimate. Interesting, but the cc and damage is a bit too much.

Dragon:

Q: Interesting, but do these spikes originate from him or the ground? I guess from the ground would make more since due to the knock up, but this is reminiscent of Cho'Gath not necessarily a bad thing though. I expected him to be a bit more raw and physical in Dragon form. The charge feature is a nice way to kind of separate from rehashing old champions. W: What area? Is it around him, or in front of him, or what? Clarification would do well here. Other than that, it's kind of like Shyv's breathing fire, and his other W. E: Another similar Xerath ability, and its basically a mini-ult. It really feels like Xerath and Shyv had a baby who thought it's dad was J4 or something. All kidding aside, its a fair enough ability, but its a bit too amp'd up, like you were trying to give an ult even though its a form changing champ.

Passive(s): Wording is a bit off on the second one, but this a pretty key to his play style I think. The dragon one is neat, keeps him built AP, gives him a little bit of benefit for the AP, fairly raw. I would've liked seeing this more in the rest of the kit, overall he feels too safe. His Spell Vamp bonus solidifies this feeling, but it was a nice idea, just not something that I would recommend in an in-game environment.

It's okay if you disagree with my feedback, but these are my honest opinions, as I promised. Don't let it discourage you though! Take it, and grow beyond the difficulties, and imperfections. Polish polish polish! You have a good enough head for it all I would guess, just keep at it! I've done several concepts myself, and my own ideas are far from perfect, it just takes some work, and I'm still working on it just like you!

((PS: Keep an eye out for my next concept if you like, she's still in the works, dialogue, lore, and what not, but I'd be interested in your thoughts if you're game.))

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

No, thank you for the feedback! It was actually helpful xD

I wanted him to be safe while in his human form, but also he is extremely weak in it too even though he has sustain.

His on the other hand were meant to be simple. Direct. Get the job done sort of thing. Damage fast, damage hard. Easy. Not meant to be a difficult champion at all. Just needing to get down the forms is the only difficulty he has. Knowing when to switch and how is key.

People bring up J4, but I don't know why. Also, Shyvana is Ioun's >:| XD Lol.

Anyways. thanks for the feedback. Upvote if you like. I'll work on the abilities.

W in dragon form IS around him. It says it in the ability.

W in human form was going to be similar, but a dome. Instead I made it range instead of self.

I'll get working to maybe make some more unique abilities, but he is meant to be simple. Thanks for the feedback ^_^

Keagn1 votes

Happy to help! I'm excited to see how you move forward from here :D

IgneaCrux1 votes

I really like his new passive.

But, where are his weaknesses, in your opinion. What champions come to mind that make you immediately think would counter this character?

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Which ones in particular? Yi. His high DPS and Q can burst in and damage him while his E does extra damage. Even if he turns into his dragon form, the Crits from Yi could shred him. However, yi would suffer vs his Dragon Form. This is where the timing of the changes would come in handy. Dragon Form, while giving him sturdier defenses, also takes away the spell vamp unless he has items that do that due to the passives changing. Even if he changes mid fight with Yi the dps and armor penetration with quick attack can take him down.

Another one I could see is pretty much anyone with silence. Cho-Gath for example. Knock him up, silence, eat. Yes, he hits hard, but you stop his abilities and there's no chance in him damaging you. Not to mention his tankiness. Add in MR resist and huge health, Cho would be hard to fight.

Same for Fiddlesticks. The fear and silences can easily counter Ioun.

Champions with stun. Stun him and pound him in human form. Anyone getting close to him in human form can damage him for a lot due to his squishy nature.

Ganks in particular. Stun, then dash, burst damage, destroy.

Just like most stuns abilities can't be used. Stun him in human form and you have no fear of Dragon Form till after the stun, and by then you should do enough damage without fear of retribution. Even his centered AoE W wouldn't be enough to deter the ganks, or even the one who stunned him.

Others that can stop him would be ranged champions. Yes, his skills hit far, but so do theirs, and they tend to have better damage on their abilities and physical/magical attacks along with DPS. The ONLY speed he has is from his abilities. Able to cast them fast in human form, but dragon form. Not so much.

Anti-AP champions, while I'm not a tank user, those Anti-AP tanks could easily take him.

This could go for him turning things around on them as well.

But off the top of my head those are the ones I can see being able to help counter him. Champions though, if played well, can counter pretty much any other champion. Imo, but those are the ones I can think of.

IgneaCrux1 votes

Disabling abilities is his main counter. Interesting idea.

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Pretty much. I mean, look at him. His main focus is spell slinging. Take that away and what is he? Pretty much nothing. It's why with my original idea he had so much power even in his human form. His spells is what makes him a champion.

The same could be said about Ryze, and almost any other mage, but him more so due to his focus on it. I've played Ryze. He can be one hell of a fighter. XD item 3085 item 3072 item 3087 item 3065 item 3027 item 3004 make Ryze and interesting Physical Damage dealer with spells as backup.

The Ruin Sage1 votes

better than the "jeremy" version haha

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

That's harsh D: Nothing wrong with Jeremy T_T Why you mean D: It is pretty much the same version, with slight, very slight, tweaks. I mean come on now D:

Jeremy is a good name. :|

Also, half messing with you so I hope no one thinks I was truly offended there. It is a bit harsh though all because of the name T_T It's my name, and I use it on champions I can't think of a name for yet. I did name two after me though legit, but only those two. I am thinking of truly remaking them though.

Just a few tweaks from the Jeremy version though. Not too many, but I do good work on tweaking and rehashing champs I make.

I have another one in the works. I know. I create a lot XD This one should be....interesting. If I can ever find pictures to help show how she'd look D:

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

I really wish the people who down voted him would say why at the very least and give feedback to it. I am curious if this was because of the previous name or because they don't like the connection to the champion already in the league. sighs

XD Anyways, bumping this guy to get a bit more feedback on him and hopefully some more thoughts ^^ Thank you for taking the time to look at this! Thanks again ^^

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Bumping thread to hopefully get some feedback and upvotes ^_^

Embertine1 votes

Now don't take this as bad, I'm writing it as I read the post.

Floating in the air he struck down lightning from the skies as heavy hail plummeted forth from the sudden change in weather.

They're in a cave though, how is that happening?

Here, they formed a bond. Indeed, they say it was one of love.

I think this may have gotten you most of your downvotes. People don't like it when someone tries to say shyvana loves anyone but jarvin even thoguh jarvin/shyvana is just fanfiction.

His abilities are pretty cool and he sounds fun to play. My only problems are that you are trying to implant your own fanfiction into the concept by making him love another champion. While it would have been fine if you had create a character for him to love, you instead chose to use an already established character that many people would not, and do not, enjoy seeing used in such a way.

Besides those things, this is a pretty decent champion concept.

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

I kinda figured that was the case xD Lol. I just find it funny people downvote just for that. Like they did with the whole name stuff :|

The whole lore and background was to introduce him into the league, and I always felt like Shyvana needed another of her kiind to connect with. Even though she respects Jarvan and everything I didn't know that people shipped them xD I find that a bit strange, but everyone has their ships. People seem to like Jarvan a lot. Lol.

Anyways, this can easily change and I mean, I could always make my OWN Dragon girl for him as well, but this was just to get him across for why he would even think of joining the league.

I'm glad to hear you like him though! And at least someone else besides me support him and Shyvana xD Lol.

I appreciate the feedback ^_^

Nikushimi Zero1 votes

Oh, and yeah. Got caught up answering the second part of this I forgot the first.

The fight was at the edge of the cave mouth. His father was watching from there when the dragons attacked. He woke up hearing the fighting and went out to find his father fall. This enraged him so he attacked the dragons outside near the mouth of the cave.

So all this takes place outside of the cave. Sorry it wasn't too clear. I thought it was XD

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