From runes to items, gameplay tips amd more, we've put together a guide to help you master playing Fiora in the toplane in League of Legends.
Be mindful that there are several ways to build and play a champion, and you'll need to be adaptable as the game and the enemy team progress.
That said, this guide is a good starting point to helping you get to grips with the champion and making an impact in your games.
Runes
Core Items
Build
Goredrinker is a solid choice for toplane duelists, offering damage, health, ability haste and lifesteal.
Ravenous Hydra adds to this, so that you're healing more on hit.
Other good options include Sterak's Gage, Death's Dance, and Hullbreaker.
Starting Item & Boots
Skill Order
While your choices may differ according to how the game progresses, the typical Fiora skill priority is:
R > Q > E > W
Summoner Spells
These are the summoner spells most typically taken by Fiora in this role. Naturally, this may change depending on match-ups.
Gameplay
A strong duelist in lane, Fiora is best picked against other AD-based champions. Your ob will be to control the lane and splitpush as best you can, so that the pressure is taken off your other lanes.
- Level 1 - Take Q - Lunge, for poke damage potential from the start.
- Level 2 - Take W - Riposte, so that when your opponent attempts a trade you can deflect and strike back.
- First Back - Start building towards Goredrinker, or pick up your defensive boots.
Tips & Tricks
- You can use Lunge to hop over walls in times of difficulty.
- Bladework resets your auto. Use Lunge, then auto, then Bladework, then auto again for a good combo. Activate Tiamat and then Bladework again to extend the combo.
- If you leave an enemy's field of view, Vitals will be reset.
- You can use Riposte during Lunge to pass through forms of crowd control, such as Veigar's barrier. Use this to surprise your enemy.
- When you use Grand Challenge. try to hit Vitals one after another - this will save a lot of time.
