Orianna Mid Counter Guide: Best and Worst Matchups for Season 14
Strategic Guide: Countering Orianna in League of Legends
Laning Phase Tactics
- Track Orianna's Ball position and move to the opposite side of the lane
- Avoid roaming when she's in lane due to her strong wave clear abilities
- Request jungle assistance when she pushes, as she's vulnerable to ganks due to low mobility
Power Spike Awareness
- Early Game: Strong poke potential with Q and W
- Level 6: Increased kill pressure and lane dominance
- Late Game: Excels in team fights due to AOE ultimate
Team Fight Strategy
- Maintain distance from teammates to minimize her ultimate's impact
- Avoid fighting in confined spaces (jungle, objectives, near towers)
- Watch enemy frontline when Ball is attached to them
- Disengage quickly if enemy frontline advances with Ball
Strong Counters vs Orianna
- Kayle
- Cho'Gath
- Qiyana
- Veigar
- Taliyah
Vulnerable Against Orianna
- Akali
- Akshan
- Syndra
- Galio
- Aurora
Key Weaknesses
- Limited mobility
- Vulnerable to ganks
- Relies heavily on ball positioning
- Predictable wave clear pattern
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Pro Tips
- Coordinate with jungler for early ganks
- Split team positioning during objectives
- Track Ball location for safer positioning
- Punish when Ball is mispositioned
- Capitalize on her immobility
Remember: Success against Orianna largely depends on proper positioning and avoiding grouped situations where her ultimate can be most effective.
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