Fiora is LITERALLY BROKEN right now
The Unstoppable Fiora420 Lethality Build -- Video form here
If you've been playing Fiora recently, you’ve probably noticed how much she sucks right now. She doesn't carry as hard as she used to, doesn't stomp lanes she should counter, and the 1v9 potential is almost non-existent. The reason? The new durability update from Riot introduced at the start of this split, which nerfed all items, and fighters like Fiora got the shorter end of the stick.
So how exactly does Fiora suck?
Mainly, her items are ridiculously expensive. Look at her core 3 items—they all cost around 3300 gold, and this is honestly unjustifiable. The durability update also made them deal less damage, so you don't even get your usual powerspikes. And when you do reach them, Fiora just doesn't hit hard enough to feel impactful.
I speak from experience. At the start of the split, I dropped from Masters to Emerald with a 30% win rate. I thought, “Oh, it must be bad matchmaking at the start of the season” — Full coping mode. But it continued week after week, and I almost quit Fiora entirely. I had to force myself to stick with her and make her work somehow. And after some experimentation, I found this gift from the heavens.
This build is insane. It's the strongest I've ever felt while playing Fiora in recent memory. I truely believe from the bottom of my heart, Fiora is the strongest champion in the entire game right now, and this build is a big reason why .
So, what’s this unholy build? Let me introduce you to… Fiora420 Lethality Fiora Build.
Core Items (and why you should build them):
- Ravenous Hydra – Non-negotiable. This item bails you out of so many bad situations. I’ve tried other first items, but without wave clear or sustain, they just don’t cut it. Ravenous Hydra is the one item that lets you survive and thrive in nearly any lane.
- Voltanic – My personal favorite item in the entire game right now. It completely flips matchups that normally counter Fiora, and it makes Fiora the counter to them. The ability to assassinate and lockdown your target works so well with Fiora’s kit. The entire build revolves around this item. It’s truly broken.
- Serylda's Grudge – Sounds weird to non-Fiora players, but trust me, this item is an absolute game-changer. You might think Fiora doesn’t need armor penetration because of her true damage scaling with vitals, but for most of the match, her damage is physical, and armor really ruins her. The Grudge amplifies your damage by a massive amount and costs only 3000 gold. It allows you to shred through tanks like never before. I couldn’t beat a Malphite while falling behind until I started building this. Plus, the 20 haste is invaluable for Fiora, so just trust me—Grudge is a must.
Why this build is so broken:
Normally, a build consists of 3-2 core items, but this build is so cheap and snowballs so easily that you’ll usually have 4 items by the time the mid-game hits.
- Serpent's Fang – My second-favorite item in the entire game. For just 2500 gold, you get 55 AD and 10 lethality. It also destroys shields, making you an absolute nightmare for bot laners and mages with Seraph’s Embrace. The value for the price is insane, and it gives you the tools to melt through shields and enemies alike.
Why this build works:
- Cheap as hell – The items are so affordable, especially for how much power they give.
- Solution for ranged champions – Voltanic and Serpent’s Fang give you ways to deal with those annoying mages and marksmen that typically harass Fiora.
- Solution for tanks – Grudge literally lets you melt tanks. Tanks like Malphite, Sion, or Shen are no longer the nightmare matchups they used to be.
- Better teamfighting – Fiora isn’t known for being great in teamfights, but with lethality, you can assassinate like an actual assassin. You split-push better than fighter Fiora and shred through towers with ease.
People might say the downside is you lack HP, but here’s the thing: you’re almost always snowballing. This gives you a level lead, which translates to more armor, HP, and insane lifesteal from your damage. It’s honestly just a win condition on its own.
Conclusion:
This build has everything: it’s cheap, it gives solutions to almost every problem Fiora faces (tanks, ranged champs, teamfighting), and it allows you to dominate like never before. You can snowball, assassinate, and split-push better than you ever could with the traditional fighter build. There’s literally no downside.
We have 20 days left in the split, so abuse the hell out of this build while you can. I’ll also be making a video on why Fiora is the best champion in the game right now, so make sure to follow my YouTube and Twitch—I play Fiora every day here !