Champion Stats
| Role | Mage / Support |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 2400 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Orianna
Low elo players don't track the Ball's position. They will stand right on top of it, forgetting that Orianna can move it and ultimate instantly. They also fail to respect the range of her Command: Attack (Q) poke, allowing her to whittle them down until they are in kill range. In teamfights, her ability to shield an engager and then R off them is a combo most teams aren't prepared for.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
Start Q (Command: Attack) for consistent poke and wave management. At level 1, your passive (Clockwork Windup) makes your auto-attacks surprisingly strong. If you can land a few Qs and AAs, you can easily control the lane from the first wave. Level 2 with W (Command: Dissonance) allows for a quick Q-W-AA trade that procs Electrocute for massive damage.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Dark Star Orianna' is an amazing smurf skin—the Ball looks incredible and the R-vortex effect is purely intimidating. 'Pool Party Orianna' is a fun choice with clear water-based effects. 'Winter Wonder Orianna' offers a very clean and classic look with great visual clarity on the Ball. Avoid 'Gothic Orianna' unless you like the retro aesthetic, as newer skins have much better animation fluidity.
When They Ban Orianna
Backup Pick: If Orianna is banned,
Viktor offers a similar 'control mage with high burst' feel.
Syndra for the single-target delete and zone control.
Azir for the high-skill-cap soldier-based battlefield manipulation.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Phase Rush is the standard choice for mobility, allowing you to kite and escape ganks easily. Summon Aery is the alternative for higher lane poke and stronger shields. Secondary Inspiration with Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight to reach your core items faster and have more Flash uptime.
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → W → EMax Q first—it's your primary way to move the Ball and deal damage. Max W second for the increased burst and utility (MS/Slow). Max E last as the shield strength is sufficient at rank 1.
Mastering Orianna's Kit
Command: Attack. You move the Ball to a location. It deals damage to everyone it passes through. This is your foundation for all other abilities.
Command: Dissonance. The Ball releases a pulse, damaging enemies and creating a zone that slows them and speeds up allies. Use this for burst or to escape ganks.
Command: Protect. The Ball moves to an ally (or yourself), shielding them and giving them bonus Armor/MR. It deals damage to enemies it passes through. Use this to set up your R off an engager.
Command: Shockwave. After a delay, the Ball pulls nearby enemies towards it. This is your game-winner. Can be used off yourself or anyone the Ball is attached to.
Matchup Tips
Vs Syndra
Skill Matchup. It's a battle of range and positioning. If she lands a stun, you are in trouble. If you can dodge her Qs and trade back with your Q-W, you win the attrition war.
Hard Matchup. He can dodge your R with his shadows or his own R. You must play very safely, use your E shield proactively, and look for trades only when his W is on cooldown.
Hard Counter. She can dash through your minions to gap-close and her dash ignores your slow. If she lands an E, you are likely dead. Avoid this matchup or play perfectly under tower.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop losing your Ball! If the Ball is too far from you, it returns, leaving you defenseless. Always track its location. Also, don't just fish for the '5-man Shockwave'—sometimes using R to peel for yourself or to kill a single priority target is much more valuable than waiting for a perfect moment that never comes.
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing high-mobility assassins like Fizz or Zed if you aren't confident in your ability to track them. Also dodge into Xerath if you can't handle the long-range poke battle.
Teamfight Role
In teamfights, your job is to control the space. Keep your Ball on your frontline engager or near the enemy carries. Use E to protect allies and set up your R (Command: Shockwave). Once the R lands, follow up with W and Q to clean up. You are a zoning god; use the Ball to block off paths and force the enemy into bad positions.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full Burst 'Nuclear' Orianna. Luden's Companion -> Shadowflame -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, a Q-W-R combo will delete any squishy instantly. You become a terrifying artillery-assassin who can end a fight before it even begins.
Power Windows
Level 6 is your biggest game-change spike—Shockwave is one of the most powerful ultimates in the game. Your biggest item spike is Luden's Companion, which gives you the mana and burst to start dominating the mid-game map.
Tilt Factor
Use the 'tick-tock' emote every time you land a 3+ man Shockwave. Type 'Time is running out' in all-chat after a kill. The sight of the Ball slowly traveling towards an enemy who is already dead in your mind is one of the most tilting experiences in the game.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V14.16 | Aug 14, 2024 | BUFF | Q buffed |
| V14.13 | Jun 26, 2024 | BUFF | Base stats buffed |
| V13.22 | Nov 8, 2023 | BUFF | Base stats buffed |
| V13.17 | Aug 30, 2023 | BUFF | W buffed, Base stats buffed |
| V13.12 | Jun 14, 2023 | BUFF | R buffed |
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