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Riot Games and League of Legends introduce a new champion in season 2024 - Smolder, the Fledgling Dragon in Patch 14.3. In the aftermath of Noxian expeditions to the fallen kingdom of Camavor, a stolen hatchling emerged as the focal point of a fiery saga.
Separated from his mother during a chaotic encounter, the hatchling found refuge on the craggy islands south of the capital. A chance encounter with a young boy bestowed the name "Smolder" upon him, signifying the ember that ignited their friendship.
"My name's ‘Ignacarious Gigantareno Rex Le Spes Offerentis,’ but my human friend named me Smolder!"
Reunion and Growth
Amid playful escapades, Smolder's inadvertent initiation of a forest inferno summoned the watchful eyes of his long-lost mother.
Reunited on the island, the young dragon now walks the path of heir to the Camavoran imperial dragon lineage. Eager to learn and grow, Smolder's fiery abilities manifest as he sets aflame anything within his reach.
Smolder's Abilities
Passive - Dragon Practice
- Hitting champions with abilities and securing kills with Super Scorcher Breath grants Smolder stacks of Dragon Practice.
- Stacks amplify the damage of Smolder's basic abilities, showcasing the growth of his draconic prowess.
Q - Super Scorcher Breath
- Smolder breathes forth flames that evolve with stacks, offering escalating effects based on the number of Dragon Practice stacks.
- At 25 stacks, it damages all surrounding enemies.
- At 125 stacks, explosive waves emanate, dealing additional damage.
- At 225 stacks, the breath inflicts max Health true damage over 3 seconds, with enemies dropping below a health threshold meeting instant demise.
W - Achooo!
- Smolder releases an adorable flaming sneeze, causing damage and slowing affected enemies.
- Hitting champions triggers an additional explosion, adding a strategic layer to the fiery sneeze.
E - Flap, Flap, Flap
- Taking flight, Smolder gains Move Speed and terrain-ignoring capabilities for 1.25 seconds.
- In flight, Smolder targets the lowest health enemy, showcasing his airborne combat prowess.
R - MMOOOMMMM!
- Smolder's mother takes center stage, breathing fire from above.
- The fiery onslaught deals extra damage and slows enemies within the center of the blaze.
- Notably, Smolder's mom extends her nurturing touch by healing her son if her flames grace him.
Conclusion: A Blaze Unleashed
As players harness his evolving abilities and witness the bond with his mother in the ultimate move, MMOOOMMMM!, a new chapter unfolds in the League of Legends realm.
Prepare to soar with Smolder as he leaves his fiery mark on the battlefield.
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