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What is an Ability in LoL: Wild Rift?

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What is an Ability in LoL: Wild Rift?

In League of Legends: Wild Rift, an ability is a unique skill each champion uses to deal damage, control enemies, or support allies. Every champion has four core abilities—three basic and one ultimate—along with a passive that enhances their playstyle.

Types of Abilities

Abilities fall into several categories:

  1. Damage: Ahri’s Orb of Deception (1) deals magic damage both outward and on return.
  2. Crowd Control (CC): Nautilus’ Depth Charge (Ultimate) knocks up and stuns enemies.
  3. Utility: Lulu’s Whimsy (2) speeds up allies or polymorphs enemies.
  4. Gap Closers: Lee Sin’s Safeguard (1) lets him dash to an ally or ward.
  5. Area of Effect (AoE): Miss Fortune’s Bullet Time (Ultimate) damages multiple enemies.

How Abilities Work

Abilities typically have:

  1. Resource Costs: Most consume mana (Orianna) or energy (Zed).
  2. Cooldowns: After casting, abilities enter a cooldown period (Seraphine’s Surround Sound).
  3. Skill Shots vs. Targeted: Skill shots (Ezreal’s Mystic Shot) require aim, while targeted abilities (Annie’s Disintegrate) automatically hit.
  4. Scaling: Abilities increase in power based on AD, AP, or both.

Tip: Efficient ability management can decide trades and teamfights.

How to Counter Abilities

To counter enemy abilities:

  1. Bait Cooldowns: Force key abilities before engaging.
  2. Buy Defensive Items: Stasis Enchant blocks deadly combos.
  3. Dodge Skill Shots: Sidestep Ahri’s Charm (2) to avoid crowd control.
  4. Play Around Ultimates: Fight when enemies’ ultimates are down.

Final Thoughts

Abilities are at the core of Wild Rift gameplay. Mastering their use—and counterplay—elevates your skill and decision-making.

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