Mechanics Preview: Riven

[quote=RoIand#64773]"Riven is a flow-based fighter who performs aggressive combo attacks to decimate her opponents. This often involves her stepping forward into her sword swings to chase down cowardly enemies who might try to escape or utilize their ranged attacks to avoid direct combat. This highly mobile fighting style makes her a really aggressive, momentum-based character. Her signature ability is Broken Wings, a 3-part combo slash that causes her to step forward and slash nearby enemies. On her 3rd hit, Broken Wings unleashes a nova, knocking nearby enemies back. While performing the three-hit Broken Wings combo is powerful in its own right, more veteran Riven players will find great opportunities to mix in her Ki Shout to deliver a short stun (for her to follow up with more devastation) or move into an even better position with Valor. Her ultimate, Blade of the Exile, allows her to reform her broken sword, restoring her former power and allowing her to activate Wind Slash, a powerful shockwave that slices the air itself to cut down enemies that are out of reach. We're excited about Riven because she draws some heavy inspiration from fighting games, utilizing combos that can be interspersed with other abilities to change timing and effect as needed. This flow and feel is something we feel will appeal highly to aggressive players who want to make split-second decisions on when to deal damage and when to sacrifice damage in favor of additional utility effects." Sounds like a cool champion by the skills so far, especially that cool Wind Slash ultimate. She also sounds like a anti-kite champion. Killing those squishies all day.[/quote]

[quote=JunSupport]Another two-part ultimate like [[Destiny]]. Sweet. edit: You should put the quoted part in actual quotations.[/quote]

[quote=RoIand#64773][quote=JunSupport] Another two-part ultimate like [[Destiny]]. Sweet. edit: You should put the quoted part in actual quotations. [/quote] K, fixed. I'll start doing that from now on :)[/quote]

[quote=caucheka]or use the quote tags. damn riven actually sounds cool now too bad i went full retard and spent money on runes i didnt need[/quote]

[quote=th3BlackAngel]Too bad indeed, I have 8k+ now, might get Riven if I deem her worthy[/quote]

[quote=Queso]Sounds like they did get Marth's signature move from SSBM in Broken Wings. I'm betting she's really awesome to watch when played well but I probably wouldn't do well as her.[/quote]

[quote=Keels]Son of a bitch, he got it before me... She looks like she'll be pretty popular, and this is more of riot saying "stop playing passive, go out and fight".[/quote]

[quote=theBMB]so this'll be the first female tanky DPS right?[/quote]

[quote=JunSupport]@theBMB: Riven is a melee-dps. There already is a female tanky-dps. Her name is [[Poppy]].[/quote]

[quote=Dante Rebellion]Isn't poppy a burst assassin carry lal.[/quote]