Battle of Titans: Florentino vs Qi - A Clash of Legends in Arena of Valor

Before the rise of Airi, Murad, Zuka,... in the fierce meta of Arena of Valor, Qi and Florentino had an incredibly enticing matchup in the Dark Slayer Lane. In past seasons, Qi held a slight edge with a 6-4 record, but currently, if played on equal footing in terms of skill, it's more of a balanced 5-5, with Flo possibly having a slight advantage. 

It's true that Qi can disrupt Flo's ultimate ability if timed perfectly with crowd control effects, but if Flo manages to evade it and execute smoothly, Qi will find herself in a tough spot. At this moment, with a 5-5 matchup, this remains an intensely gripping showdown. Let's delve into the details with Mytour. 

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Agility Factor 

Qi: Despite not being as agile and flexible, Qi is still categorized among the 'untouchable' heroes in the Dark Slayer Lane. Her first ability - Soul Pursuit allows her to dash forward for a short distance, somewhat aiding her in evading enemy abilities safely and maintaining distance if things get too intense. Additionally, this Arena of Valor hero can easily capitalize on the mechanism to cast her second ability twice if hitting an enemy hero with her third ability - Natural Pursuit to dash forward. With two dashes and a relatively fast ability cooldown, the dumpling beauty doesn't fall too far behind in terms of solo agility. 

Florentino: Florentino's skill set necessitates him to get up close and personal with enemy heroes to unleash his combos. This aspect might lead many to perceive Flo as rigid and inflexible. However, such notions are entirely mistaken because this Liên Quân hero possesses the third ability - Blossom, which allows him to dash forward for a short distance while being immune to crowd control effects, somewhat facilitating his access to all targets within range. If Flo has Fleeting, then no matter how many legs the enemy has, they won't escape. Moreover, even Florentino's Innate Talent also provides him with a bit of agility; after using Charge, Flo can dash forward a short distance to automatically assassinate the target.

Despite Qi's multiple dashes, if not utilized skillfully, it's very difficult to evade Flo's pursuit, especially when he picks flowers and stabs accurately. Therefore, in this matchup, Flo will have a slight advantage over Qi.

Annoyance Factor

Qi: Speaking of annoyance, the dumpling beauty Qi is undoubtedly ranked among the top warriors in Arena of Valor. Her skill set creates continuous and formidable crowd control combos. We can mention the knock-up effect of Soul Pursuit, along with the repeated pushes and stuns from her ultimate ability, Natural Pursuit. Particularly, the 1.5-second stun duration from her third ability makes it very difficult for enemies to escape without Cleanse or crowd control reduction items. If players know how to utilize terrain, Qi's precise combos will force opponents to widen their eyes in the face of impending doom.

Florentino: Not falling short of Qi, Florentino also imposes significant annoyance onto his opponents. His innate talent, Exceptional, makes him extremely flexible in engagements, not only causing enemies to be controlled but also dealing massive damage. Additionally, the crowd control stats of this Liên Quân hero are quite impressive, such as a 0.75-second stun from Blossom and a 90% slow for 1 second from Honor. Moreover, when activating his ultimate ability, Florentino becomes immune to all crowd control effects, leaving opponents speechless if caught in his perfect combo.

Both of these Liên Quân heroes bring about certain levels of annoyance. Qi frustrates with her numerous crowd control abilities, while Flo exerts pressure through his versatile combos, especially being immune to crowd control effects when activating his ultimate ability, making it difficult for enemies to retaliate once he starts his dance.Qi 8/10, Flo 8/10. 

Resilience and Recovery Abilities 

Qi: Talking about resilience, Qi is only considered average as she's susceptible to being burst down if not careful. Her resilience lies in her innate ability, granting her a 30% armor increase for 5 seconds, providing a certain level of protection, especially in skirmishes. Thanks to this innate ability, Qi can withstand quite a bit of damage from enemies in the early stages without needing to retreat too much. 

When it comes to recovery, Qi is quite formidable. She can utilize her excellent innate ability to stack points and instantly regenerate 100 health. If she can chain continuous crowd control combos, Qi not only gains a tough armor layer but also rapidly and robustly heals.

Florentino: This prodigious lad is quite versatile in both resilience and recovery. It's all thanks to his ultimate ability, which restores 10% of his health each time he picks a flower. His innate talent, Exceptional, also grants him the ability to regenerate 2% of his maximum health with each basic attack. Moreover, when activating his ultimate ability, this Liên Quân hero becomes immune to all crowd control effects, making him sturdier, faster at healing, and consequently setting the stage for him to wreak havoc in battles. 

In the early stages of the match, if Qi executes well with her ultimate, skill exchanges, and continuous healing, dealing with Flo is quite straightforward. Because if Qi lands critical blows and timely applies crowd control effects, the damage inflicted is significant, especially if Qi has an advantage over Flo. So, when farming minions, we should only use the second ability and limit dashing to farm if you don't see Flo around.Flo just needs to wait for Qi to use her first ability, then immediately dive in, counter her ultimate, and continuously unleash combos. At this point, Qi can't escape because she has used her ability to dash, her ultimate is also disabled, so she can't deal damage or heal. At this moment, she can't compare to a precise flower-stabbing Flo with continuous healing capabilities.Qi 8/10, Flo 8/10. 

Damage Burst Potential 

Qi: The dumpling beauty boasts an astonishing burst damage combo, albeit relying heavily on terrain. To catch enemies off guard, this Arena of Valor hero needs to proactively control sensitive bush areas. Once an enemy passes by, Qi needs precise pushes to pin them down and unleash crowd control combos immediately after. Each punch causes the target to hemorrhage due to the immense damage inflicted by her abilities. Especially, Qi's second ability significantly reduces the victim's armor, making them even more vulnerable.

Florentino: Although lacking in quick burst damage combos, Florentino excels in dealing damage over time to multiple targets simultaneously. Just by getting into the rhythm of basic maneuvers, picking flowers accurately, and stabbing enemies, the opponent will quickly fade to black. Moreover, once Flo has his significant other and turns on his music, he can easily handle opponents with his innate abilities and immunity from his third ability. Therefore, even if the opponent is the tankiest Tanker, Flo can handle them all.

With Flo's current itemization and effectiveness, it's quite challenging for Qi to counter and burst damage in a 1vs1 situation quickly. Especially after Florentino obtains Slikk's Sting, the situation becomes even more dire. Therefore, in unfavorable situations, Qi players should hide in bushes and wait for Flo to farm first. Then, we can engage with an advantage. So, don't taunt Flo recklessly when you don't have your ultimate or teammates for backup.

In overall team engagements, Qi unleashes quick and potent burst damage combos, contrasting Florentino's sustained damage approach. However, this is precisely why Flo can contribute more to the team by absorbing damage, shredding tanky foes, setting up combos, etc.Qi 8.5/10, Flo 8/10.