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Koshka is a playful yet deadly assassin who specializes in making fast kills by dashing through and twirling her claws around enemy units, as well as chasing down fleeing enemy heroes. Her heroic perk, ''Bloodrush'', allows her to gain a burst of movement speed whenever she deals damage with her basic attacks as well as with her first and second abilities, ''Pouncy Fun'' and ''Twirly Death.'' Her ultimate, ''Yummy Catnip Frenzy Rush,'' stuns an enemy unit in place while overwhelming it with a flurry of swipes.

The quintessential Assassin-class hero of Vainglory, Taka brings excellent burst damage and evasion abilities to the battlefield. His heroic perk, ''House Kamuha'', enables Taka to deal a burst of weapon damage (a ''Mortal Strike'') every five seconds. Using abilities or dealing a ''Mortal Strike'' allows him to gain a stack of Ki, which reduces the cooldown of his skills as well as his ''Mortal Strike'' timer. His first skill ''Kaiten'', allows Taka to flip in the air over his target, cutting it with his switchblade. While in the air, Taka is invulnerable. His second ability, ''Kaku'', allows Taka to gain invisibility and bonus move speed as well as a brief healing duration - perfect for escaping. His ultimate, ''X-Retsu'', allows Taka to burst through his target, carving an 'X' with his switchblades. The target is dealt mortal damage (its healing is reduced by 33 %) and takes damage for the next 3 seconds. The damage-per-second effect's timer is refreshed whenever Taka lands a ''Mortal Strike''. ''X-Retsu''also grants Taka bonus stacks of Ki equal to the number of ability points spent on this skill.

Anyone familiar with [[MultiplayerOnlineBattleArena MOBAs]] ought to know that VideoGame/VainGlory is bound to have LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, and new ones are getting added in each update. All heroes have their own fairly interesting lore, which may be accessed in the game's [[http://www.vainglorygame.com/ official site]]. For a condensed and fairly easier-to-read version of all official hero lore so far, somebody made a thread, which can be accessed [[http://www.vainglorygame.com/news/vainglory-lore-in-order-so-far/ here]].

The quintessential Assassin-class hero of Vainglory, Taka brings excellent burst damage and evasion abilities to the battlefield. His heroic perk, ''House Kamuha'', enables Taka to deal a burst of weapon damage (a ''Mortal Strike'') every five seconds. Using abilities or dealing a ''Mortal Strike'' allows him to gain a stack of Ki, which reduces the cooldown of his skills as well as his ''Mortal Strike'' timer. His first skill ''Kaiten'', allows Taka to flip in the air over his target, cutting it with his switchblade. While in the air, Taka is invulnerable. His second ability, ''Kaku'', allows Taka to gain invisibility and bonus move speed as well as a brief healing duration - perfect for escaping. His ultimate, ''X-Retsu'', allows Taka to burst through his target, carving an 'X' with his switchblades. The target is dealt mortal damage, has its healing reduced by 33 %, takes damage for the next 3 seconds. The damage-per-second effect's timer is refreshed whenever Taka lands a ''Mortal Strike''. ''X-Retsu''also grants Taka bonus stacks of Ki equal to the number of ability points spent on this skill.

Anyone familiar with [[MultiplayerOnlineBattleArena MOBAs]] ought to know that VideoGame/VainGlory is bound to have LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, and new ones are getting added in each update.

The only assassin to be played in the lane, Blackfeather's skill set focuses on trapping and chasing enemy heroes, while also protecting himself with buffs that he receives whenever he activates his skills. His heroic perk, ''Heartthrob'', places debuffs that can stack several times on enemy minions or heroes. Whenever a stack is added or refreshed through Blackfeather's basic attacks or abilities, he also deals damage multiplied by the number of stacked debuffs already present on the target. His A ability, ''Feint of Heart'', allows Blackfeather to dash toward an enemy unit and land a basic attack on it. If the target has full ''Heartthrob'' stacks Blackfeather "executes" the target, dealing a burst of crystal and weapon damage. In addition, the target leaves behind a rose trail that grants Blackfeather and his allies increased movement speed. Overdriving this ability prevents slow effects to apply to Blackfeather and his allies when they walk within the trail. Using his B ability, ''On Point'', causes him to strike his rapier in a straight line in front of him. Enemies hit by this strike receive a slow that decays over time, and the duration of the slow is increased by the number of ''Heartthrob'' stacks already present on the affected units. If Blackfeather manages to hit an enemy hero, he also gains a temporary health barrier that scales with his bonus health. Overdriving this ability grants this skill increased range. Finally, his ultimate, ''Rose Offensive'', enables him to dash towards a target location, basic attacking all enemy units he passes through. While dashing, Blackfeather also gains fortified health. ''Rose Offensive'' may be used twice before it undergoes into cooldown.

Koshka is a playful yet deadly assassin who specializes in making fast kills by dashing through and twirling her claws around enemy units, as well as chasing down fleeing enemy heroes. Her heroic perk, ''Bloodrush'', allows her to gain a burst of movement speed whenever she deals damage with her basic attacks as well as with her A and B abilities, ''Pouncy Fun'' and ''Twirly Death.'' Her ultimate, ''Yummy Catnip Frenzy Rush,'' stuns an enemy unit in place while overwhelming it with a flurry of swipes.

The quintessential Assassin-class hero of Vainglory, Taka brings excellent burst damage and evasion abilities to the battlefield. His heroic perk, ''House Kamuha'', enables Taka to deal a burst of weapon damage (a ''Mortal Strike'') every five seconds. Using abilities or dealing a ''Mortal Strike'' allows him to gain a stack of Ki, which reduces the cooldown of his skills as well as his ''Mortal Strike'' timer.

The only assassin to be played in the lane, Blackfeather's skill set focuses on trapping and chasing enemy heroes, while also protecting himself with buffs that he receives whenever he activates his skills. His heroic perk, ''Heartthrob'', places debuffs that can stack several times on enemy minions or heroes. Whenever a stack is added or refreshed through Blackfeather's basic attacks or abilities, he also deals damage multiplied by the number of stacked debuffs already present on the target. His A ability, ''Feint of Heart'', allows Blackfeather to dash toward an enemy unit and land a basic attack on it. If the target has full ''Heartthrob'' stacks Blackfeather "executes" the target, dealing a burst of crystal and weapon damage. In addition, the target leaves behind a rose trail that grants Blackfeather and his allies increased movement speed. Overdriving this ability prevents slow effects to apply to Blackfeather and his allies when they walk within the trail. Using his B ability, ''On Point'', causes him to strike his rapier in a straight line n front of him. Enemies hit by this strike receive a slow that decays over time, and the duration of the slow is increased by the number of ''Heartthrob'' stacks already present on the affected units. If B;ackfeather manages to hit an enemy hero, he also gains a temporary health barrier that scales with his health. Overdriving this ability grants this skill increased range. Finally, his ultimate, ''Rose Offensive'', enables him to dash towards a target location, basic attacking all enemy units he passes through. While dashing, Blackfeather also gains fortified health. ''Rose Offensive'' may be used twice before it undergoes into cooldown.

Koshka is a playful yet deadly assassin who specializes in making fast kills by dashing through and twirling her claws around enemy units, as well as chasing down fleeing enemy heroes. Her heroic perk, ''Bloodrush'', allows her to gain a burst of movement speed whenever she deals damage with her A and B abilities, ''Pouncy Fun'' and ''Twirly Death.'' Her ultimate, ''Yummy Catnip Frenzy Rush,'' stuns an enemy unit in place while overwhelming it with a flurry of swipes.

''Taka is a stealthy assassin who weaves in and out of battle, eliminating targets with his switchblades. With proper timing and combat awareness, Taka can pivk off an enemy and escape - only to reappear again for another kill. Start Taka in the jungle, but feel free to venture into the lane to surprise your opponents.''

The only assassin to be played in the lane, Blackfeather's skill set focuses on trapping and chasing enemy heroes, while also protecting himself with buffs that he receives whenever he activates his skills. His heroic perk, ''Heartthrob'', places debuffs that can stack several times on enemy minions or heroes. Whenever a stack is added or refreshed through Blackfeather's basic attacks or abilities, he also deals damage multiplied by the number of stacked debuffs already present on the target. His A ability, ''Feint of Heart'', allows Blackfeather to dash toward an enemy unit and land a basic attack on it. If the target has full ''Heartthrob'' stacks Blackfeather "executes" the target, dealing a burst of crystal and weapon damage. In addition, the target leaves behind a rose trail that grants Blackfeather and his allies increased movement speed. Overdriving this ability prevents slow effects to apply to Blackfeather and his allies when they walk within the trail. Using his B ability, ''On Point'', causes him to strike his rapier in a straight line n front of him. Enemies hit by this strike receive a slow that decays over time, and the duration of the slow is increased by the number of ''Heartthrob'' stacks already present on the affected units. Overdriving this ability grants this skill increased range. Finally, his ultimate, ''Rose Offensive'', enables him to dash towards a target location, basic attacking all enemy units he passes through. While dashing, Blackfeather also gains fortified health. ''Rose Offensive'' may be used twice before it undergoes into cooldown.

A fox who specializes in running in, killing, running out.

''"They hide, I seek; it's how it should be."''

His heroic perk, Heartthrob, places debuffs that stack several times on enemy minions or heroes. Whenever a stack is added or refreshed through Blackfeather's basic attacks or abilities, he also deals damage multiplied by the number of stacked debuffs already present on the target. His A ability, Feint of Heart, allows Blackfeather to dash toward an enemy unit and land a basic attack on it. In addition, the target leaves behind a rose trail that grants Blackfeather and his allies increased movement speed. Overdriving this ability prevents slow effects to apply to Blackfeather and his allies when they walk within the trail. Using his B ability, On Point, causes him to strike in a straight line n front of him. Enemies hit by this strike receive a slow debuff that decays over time, and the duration of the slow is increased by the number of Heartthrob stacks already present on the affected units.

A playful cat-woman who can lock down her targets with her stun.

!Initiator
A class which used to be unique to Fortress, now unused thanks to Fortress being changed to classify as a warrior. Initiators are a class which [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin focuses on starting battles.]]
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--> "Stabbing is so barbaric; I eviscerate."
A blonde swordsman who carries around an [[{{BFS}} oversized rapier]]. He goes on adventures with Phinn.

Anyone familiar with [=MOBAs=] ought to know that VideoGame/VainGlory is bound to have LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters, and new ones are getting added in each update.

Fast but squishy heroes who draw close, deal a huge amount of burst damage before sprinting away once more.

A blonde swordsman who carries around a {{BFS}}. Goes on adventures with Phinn.

* BritishAccents: He has a militaristic one.

A class which used to be unique to Fortress, now unused thanks to Fortress being changed to classify as a warrior. Initiators are a class of exactly what it says on the tin.

A class which used to be unique to Fortress, now unused thanks to Fortress being changed to classify as a warrior. Initiators are a class of exactly what it says on the tin.

Focusing on using their abilities to take out enemies, mages almost always fit into the [[squishywizard]] archetype. Usually they have a slow basic attack to compensate.

Tanks who usually use utility items to help their team-mates, their high health pools are balanced out by

A class which used to be unique to Fortress, now unused thanks to Fortress being changed to classify as a warrior. Plays exactly [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin how it's name suggests]]

[[folder:Lyra]]
[[/folder]]

* {{Expy}}: His PoweredArmor makes him resemble a Space Marine from {{TabletopGame/Warhammer40000}}.
* PapaWolf: His backstory, and how he can be played.

* AnArmAndALeg: He lost his left arm, and now

[[folder:Alpha]]
A robotic Jungle character. She is a melee character that can self-resurrect, and most of her abilities cause damage to her.
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* AreaOfEffect: Her specialty.
* AxCrazy: A lot of her lines imply this.
* TheBerserker: Her main playstyle involves using skills that damage herself, but in turn dish out more damage against her enemies. Apart from keeping an eye on her special gauge to make sure it's full for her to resurrect, the only thing you have to worry about as far as her abilities are concerned is cooldown time.
* {{BFS}}: Her main weapon.
* {{Cyborg}}: She seems to have a human face under her mask.
* ExplosiveOverclocking: Her main melee damage skill allows her to deal splash damage to multiple targets, but it starts to stack up on "Overdrive" which does damage to her overtime. However, this is mitigated by the fact that she can recover health with every basic attack as long as she has a stack of "Overdrive".
* LightIsNotGood: Her basic skin has a lot of white, but it's clear that she's pretty AxCrazy.
* ResurrectiveImmortality: As she goes on through the match, she builds up a special white bar. If she dies, she uses up every bit of energy in that bar to resurrect; this even applies when she self destructs. However, if she is killed again in the middle of resurrecting, she dies for real.
* RobotGirl: While it's not entirely clear if she's a {{Cyborg}}, she clearly has a lot of mechanical parts.
* SelfDestructMechanism: Her special ability allows her to self-detonate. This grants her armor, and takes out a lot of enemies with her.
* WhatHaveIDone: One of her lines.

[[folder:Adagio]]
Adagio is a protector best used when roaming. He has abilities that are focused around supporting his teammates. Is frequently TheMedic. Uses Arcane Fire to activate his abilities and damage.
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* AreaOfEffect: His ultimate hurts everyone in a wide range, and enemies with Arcane Fire on them will get stunned.
* {{Bishonen}}: Definitely pretty, and gets more demonic as you progress though your skins.
* DarkIsNotEvil: He becomes more demonic and reptilian as you get more of his skins.
* TheMedic: Uses crystal energy to heal others and himself.
* WingedHumanoid: His wings are made out of feathers, but they are of the reptilian kind in his skins.

[[folder:Ardan]]
Ardan is a versatile character that can be played both in the lane and the jungle. His abilities can allow him to be played as either a support hero, or an offensive one.
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* {{Expy}}: His PoweredArmor makes him resemble a Space Marine from {{TabletopGame/Warhammer40000}}.
* PapaWolf: His backstory, and how he can be played.
* PowerFist: His main weapon, though he does add a few kicks to his moveset.
* PoweredArmor
* UnstoppableRage: All his abilities run on a special resource called 'Vengeance'.
* YouShallNotEvadeMe: His ultimate ability "Gauntlet" literally creates an arena that stuns targets that try to get away.
* ShoutOut: One of his lines is from {{Film/Taken}}.

[[folder:Blackfeather]]
A blonde swordsman who carries around a {{BFS}}. Goes on adventures with Phinn.

[[folder:Catherine]]
A member of the Stormguard, and the first tank implemented into the game.

[[folder:Celeste]]
Star-shooting royal mage. Sister to Vox, daughter of Ardan.

[[folder:Fortess]]
A wolf who can summon a pack of 3 who initiates battles.

[[folder:Glaive]]
A tiger-man with a massive jet-powered axe.

[[folder:Joule]]
A mechanic with an armored walking mech.

[[folder:Kestrel]]
Part of the Stormguard, Kestrel uses her massive bow to snipe targets.

[[folder:Koshka]]
A playful cat-woman who can lock down her targets with her stun.

[[folder:Krul]]
An undead Viking with the Hellrazor stuck through his chest and can rejen health mid-battle.

[[folder:Ozo]]
A Chinese monkey with a massive, sharp ring.

[[folder:Petal]]
A plant-animal who summons minions called Munions to do most of the damage.
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[[folder:Reim]]
A tanky, grumpy old mage who deals with ice.

[[folder:Rona]]
A barbarian meant for the jungle. A pure melee character who belongs in the fray.

* AmazonianBeauty: Comes with the territory of being a barbarian.
* AnAxeToGrind: She wields [[DualWielding two of them]], and they're pretty big.
* BarbarianHero
* TheBerserker: Her playstyle, which is unsurprising considering who she's based [[VideoGame/DiabloIII on]]. Her abilities run on a resource called 'Bloodlust', and she attacks faster with every normal attack.
* ShoutOut:
** Her entire playstyle is reminiscent of a DualWielding Barbarian from ''VideoGame/DiabloII'' and ''VideoGame/DiabloIII''.
*** One of her attacks allows her to leap into the fray.
*** Even her ultimate attack is a SpinAttack.
** One of her lines, "I crossed the Donkey Bridge" references to {{Shrek}}.
* SpinAttack: Her ultimate ability "Red Mist".
* StatuesqueStunner: She's easily bigger and a bit beefier than most of the other female characters.
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[[folder:SAW]]
SAW is a Lane Sniper. He specializes a bit in mass-minion destruction.
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[[folder:Skaarf]]
A cute dragon and destroyer of worlds. Uses fire as his main damage dealer.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Taka]]
A fox who specializes in running in, killing, running out.
[[/folder]]

A sniper based around channeling sound for damage. Brother to Celeste, son to Ardan.

* SkeletonWarrior: His tier 2 skin.

[[folder:Adagio]]
Adagio is a protector best used when roaming. He has abilities that are focused around supporting his teammates. Is frequently TheMedic. Uses Arcane Fire to activate his abilities and damage.

* AreaOfEffect: His ultimate hurts everyone in a wide range, and enemies with Arcane Fire on them will get stunned.
* {{Bishonen}}: Definitely pretty, and gets more demonic as you progress though your skins.
* DarkIsNotEvil: He becomes more demonic and reptilian as you get more of his skins.
* TheMedic: Uses crystal energy to heal others and himself.
* WingedHumanoid: His wings are made out of feathers, but they are of the reptilian kind in his skins.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Alpha]]
A robotic Jungle character. She is a melee character that can self-resurrect, and most of her abilities cause damage to her.
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[[folder:Ardan]]
Ardan is a versatile character that can be played both in the lane and the jungle. His abilities can allow him to be played as either a support hero, or an offensive one.

[[folder:Ringo]]
Ringo is a sniper meant for lane. He is one of the few heroes that is (almost) always free to play, leading to beginners playing often as him. His abilities are based off of chasing after and sniping fleeing enemies.
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* TheAlcoholic: He drinks from his gourd to spew a homing ball of flame.
** He has better accuracy when drunk.
* AnArmAndALeg: He lost his left arm, and now
* {{Badass}}: As with all of the other heroes.
** BadassGrandpa: Is much older in his tier 3 skin.
* DemBones: Is a skeleton in his tier 2 skin.
* HandicappedBadass: Continues to be a sharp shooter, even when drunk and left arm chopped off.
* HandCannon: His pistol has a barrel that's longer than usual.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: He's a fan.
* {{Samurai}}: The cards needed to unlock his Shogun Ringo skins reference them.
** His skins has the "{{Ronin}}s Debt" card, along with the "Crimson Kabuto" and the "Emperor's Pardon" cards.
** His armor in his tier 1 and 2 skin references traditional samurai armor.
* SkeletonWarrior: His tier 2 skin.

[[folder:Rona]]
A barbarian meant for the jungle. A pure melee character who belongs in the fray.
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* AmazonianBeauty: Comes with the territory of being a barbarian.
* AnAxeToGrind: She wields [[DualWielding two of them]], and they're pretty big.
* BarbarianHero
* TheBerserker: Her playstyle, which is unsurprising considering who she's based [[VideoGame/DiabloIII on]]. Her abilities run on a resource called 'Bloodlust', and she attacks faster with every normal attack.
* ShoutOut:
** Her entire playstyle is reminiscent of a DualWielding Barbarian from ''VideoGame/DiabloII'' and ''VideoGame/DiabloIII''.
*** One of her attacks allows her to leap into the fray.
*** Even her ultimate attack is a SpinAttack.
** One of her lines, "I crossed the Donkey Bridge" references to {{Shrek}}.
* SpinAttack: Her ultimate ability "Red Mist".
* StatuesqueStunner: She's easily bigger and a bit beefier than most of the other female characters.

[[folder:SAW]]
SAW is a Lane Sniper. He specializes a bit in mass-minion destruction.

[[folder:Ardan]]
Ardan is a versatile character that can be played both in the lane and the jungle. His abilities can allow him to be played as either a support hero, or an offensive one.

** Her entire playstyle is reminiscent of a DualWielding Barbarian from DiabloII and DiabloIII

[[folder:Ringo]]
Ringo is a sniper meant for lane. He is one of the few heroes that is (almost) always free to play, leading to beginners playing often as him. His abilities are based off of chasing after and sniping fleeing enemies.

* BFG: His pistol has a barrel that's longer than usual.

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Ringo is a sniper meant for lane. He is one of the few heroes that is (almost) always free to play, leading to beginners playing often as him.

Anyone familiar with [=MOBAs=] ought to know that VideoGame/VainGlory is bound to have LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters:

Anyone familiar with MOBAs ought to know that VideoGame/VainGlory is bound to have LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: