Bladecraft Orianna

Finally saved enough RP to grab Bladecraft Orianna after watching a streamer absolutely pop off with it, and I've been spamming her for about 55 games now. The skin completely changes how her abilities feel compared to base Orianna, especially the Q movement which has this insanely smooth trajectory that makes last hitting and harassing way easier.

The W feels more responsive when you need to zone enemies during dragon fights, and I swear the animation is cleaner than Dark Star Orianna which I used to main. Last night during a tower dive, the enemy Yasuo couldn't track my ball properly because the metallic effects blend so well with the turret particles, letting me land a perfect ult for the triple. But the real game changer is how the E shield looks way less obvious when you're moving it between allies, making it harder for enemies to predict your ball placement. The recall animation where she assembles the blade pieces is probably the cleanest in her entire skin lineup.

Is Bladecraft Orianna worth it? For 975 RP it's definitely not just cosmetic since the visual clarity actually gives you an edge in teamfights. Compared to other Orianna skins like Pool Party or Winter Wonder, this one feels way more competitive focused rather than just looking good. My experience with Bladecraft Orianna has been that it's perfect for anyone who wants to climb with her, not just collect skins.

After grinding with it this long, I'd say it's worth the price if you're serious about playing Orianna. The skin makes her feel less clunky and more like the control mage she's meant to be.