Ornn Wild Rift Tips — Expert Guide, Combos & Game Plan (Patch 7.2d)

Ornn Wild Rift Expert Guide

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§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsOrnn: combos & tips Wild Rift

Basic trade combo

3 AA

The Magma Pillar spawns with a slight delay after casting; the second ability applies Brittle (damage amplification); the third ability causes a knock-up on contact with the pillar

Full combo

4 AA

6 AA

Pillar for the area effect and Brittle, ultimate to pull the elemental in, dash into the elemental with skill 3 for a double knock-up — this combo is unstoppable (Tenacity does not counter this chain)

Teamfight engage combo

Start with the ultimate from out of range, redirect the elemental with ability 3 into the middle of the enemy group, follow up with the pillar and ability 2 for maximum CC

Mechanical Tips

Pillar = terrain: the magma from Volcanic Rupture blocks movement — use it to cut off escape routes or force chokepoints
Searing Charge against a wall: the third cast creates a shockwave and knocks up enemies if Ornn collides with terrain — outside of his personal pillar, use the map’s walls to knock up enemies on natural terrain
Ult recast timing: after the first cast of the ult, wait until Ornn is well-positioned THEN redirect the elemental with the recast — do not redirect too early or enemies will dodge it
Living Forge (passive): Ornn can forge items anywhere — forge whilst returning to base or between waves so as never to lose lane time

Common Mistakes

Ult from the periphery: the ult must pass through several enemies to maximise knock-ups — cast it from an angle where the elemental passes right through the entire enemy team
Searing Charge without Brittle: Brittle (the debuff from ability 2) amplifies damage — apply Bellows Breath BEFORE the knock-up dash to maximise damage
Ignore the upgrade passive: from a certain level onwards, Ornn can upgrade his allies’ items to Masterwork items — rotate the upgrade to the allies who benefit most (ADC, mages)

Notable Interactions

The double knock-up from Ult + Searing Charge cannot be avoided by tenacity or Cleanse items — guaranteed CC
Brittle (the debuff from ability 2) is triggered by any enemy CC, not just Ornn’s — coordinate with your team’s CC to maximise bonus damage
Ornn is one of the few champions who can purchase items from anywhere on the map via his passive — this accelerates his power spike

FAQ

How should I play Ornn in Wild Rift?

Ornn is generally played as Top. The first objective is to wave control with q, grasp short trades, ping jungler on your pilier setups. Its biggest edge comes from very long-range engagement, wombo set-up and exemplary front-to-back.

When is Ornn strongest?

Ornn takes over in mid game: tp/roams to targets; play the narrow jungle for decisive r's.

How do I punish Ornn?

Ornn can be punished when vulnerable to true damage and anti-controls. A practical answer listed here is: Respect Fiora's Parade windows; space your spells so as not to give everything away.

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