*Numbers in parentheses are the amount gained at each level
Lore
Regal, powerful, the Dragon-God of the Eastern Sea commands storms and tides with the flick of a claw, yet he seethes with rage for past humiliations.
As one of four Dragon-Gods, Ao Kuang demands tribute from those along the Eastern shores. For their worship, tides remain calm, rivers contained, and rainfall for crops plentiful. It was not always like this, however. Long ago, Ao Kuang grew greedy and expected greater sacrifices. When they were not given, he sent floods, tidal waves, and devastating storms, striking so much fear into the people they dared not speak of this violence to the Jade Emperor. Ao Kuang enjoyed his total control.
Then came Sun Wukong to his undersea palace seeking a weapon for his famous journey to the West. Despite the offer of other weapons, Sun Wukong took the Ruyi Jingu Bang, an immense pillar that aided in controlling the tides. It was believed none could even lift it, but Sun Wukong spun it with ease. As if this were not humiliating enough, Sun Wukong demanded other gifts of armor, shoes, and helm, all of which Ao Kuang was forced to supply.
Next, the demigod boy Nezha, playing in a stream, inadvertently shook Ao Kuang's palace. Annoyed, the Dragon-God set forth his favorite scout to kill the child, but Nezha defended himself and the scout was slain. Furious, Ao Kuang ordered his third son to destroy Nezha, yet Nehza slew him as well. Completely outraged, Ao Kuang went to Nezha's father and threatened to take the issue before the Jade Emperor, but Nezha tackled the Dragon-King and forced him to submit.
Such repeated shame and humiliation have both humbled Ao Kuang and tempered his fury to steely resolve. Long has he awaited his chance to rise again and exert dominance as a great Dragon-God of the Sea.
Skills
Passive -King's Sword
Ao Kuang's sword can hold up to 3 energy charges, and regenerates charges while out of combat. Each time Ao Kuang casts an ability, an energy charge will be consumed if available, increasing the damage of the ability. If Ao Kuang is out of Mana, he will use energy charges to cast abilities instead.
Notes:
Charge Damage Increase: 5%
Charge Regeneration: 5s
Ability Type: Passive
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1st Ability -Water Illusion
Ao Kuang Teleports forward into Stealth, leaving behind a watery form of himself. He remains in Stealth for 5s or until he attacks or takes damage. Ao Kuang may activate this ability again to detonate the watery form, dealing damage to nearby enemies.
Notes: This ability won't begin its cooldown until after the watery form is detonated. The watery form automatically detonates after 5s regardless of Ao Kuang's status.
Damage: 90/140/190/240/290 (+70% of your magical power)
Ability Type: Teleport
Affects: Self and Enemies
Range: 30
Radius: 20
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Cost: 70 mana
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2nd Ability -Dragon Call
Ao Kuang summons 6 dragons to his side. For every successful Basic Attack Ao Kuang makes, a dragon will dive to the target dealing additional damage. This ability ends after all dragons are used, or after 10s. Ao Kuang may activate this ability again to send forward any remaining dragons in a ranged attack. The dragons damage and Slow the first enemy they hit.
Notes: This ability can be used in Stealth without revealing Ao Kuang. The ranged attack from this ability will knock back any neutral or enemy minion it hits. With all 6 dragons up, this ability can deal a total of 180/270/360/450/540 (+180% of your magical power) through basic attacks, or 90/120/150/180/210 (+90% of your magical power) as a ranged attack.
Attack Damage: 30/45/60/75/90 (+30% of your magical power) per hit
Ranged Damage: 15/20/25/30/35 (+15% of your magical power) per remaining Dragon
Slow: 30%, for 1s +0.25s per remaining Dragon
Ability Type: Stim/Line
Affects: Enemies
Range: 55
Cooldown: 15/14/13/12/11 seconds
Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 mana
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3rd Ability -Wild Storm
Ao Kuang unleashes a storm of lightning from his sword, damaging all enemies in front of him. This hit is considered a Basic Attack, and will activate item effects.
Notes:
Damage: 90/140/190/240/290 (+50% of your magical power)
Ability Type: Cone
Affects: Enemies
Range: 30
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Cost: 60/65/70/75/80 mana
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Ultimate -King of the Eastern Seas
Ao Kuang grabs a single target, damaging and knocking them into the air. If the target is below a Health threshold, Ao Kuang will also reveal his true form, becoming an airborne Dragon and executing them restoring Health. After transforming Ao Kuang then picks a new location to land, dealing damage to enemies within range 20 and fully recharging his Sword.
Notes: This ability has a cast range of 17. The execute can be avoided with the use of any Purification Beads or Magi's Blessing. The execute portion takes place between the time the target is grabbed and the time they hit the halfway point of going up into the air.
Damage: 90/140/190/240/290 (+50% of your magical power)
Execute Threshold: 30%
Heal: 10/15/20/25/30% of maximum Health
Landing Damage: 100/150/200/250/300 (+50% of your magical power)
On September 10, 2014 the original Ao Kuang received a major visual revamp that changed the character into Kukulkan, which gave way for the current Ao Kuang.
When Ao Kuang uses the ability Wild Storm, the quote "A mighty sword!", is a reference to the quote the Original Ao Kuang used when he used the ability, Whirlwind, which was "A mighty storm!".
One of Ao Kuang's introductions, "Know your enemy, know yourself, and victory will be assured! ..Unless you're fighting a dragon, of course.", is a referance to a quote from the ancient Chinese text The Art of War.
One of Ao Kuang's directed taunts for Hun Batz, "Why do Mayan immortals always look so familiar?", references the fact that two characters from the Chinese pantheon (the original Ao Kuang and Sun Wukong) were revamped into Mayan deities.
Ao Kuang is one of the few Mages with melee basic attacks.
One of Ao Kuang's taunts, "You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting!", is a direct quote from the movie A Knight's Tale.
One of Ao Kuang's jokes, "Water can flow, or it can crash! Be water, my friend!", is a quote from the famous martial artist and film actor Bruce Lee.
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Mage
Charge Damage Increase: 5%
