Tirion Fordring (2.3) by Therson

Highlord Tirion Fordring was the Supreme Commander of the Argent Crusade and the bearer of the Ashbringer. Fordring was one of the first five paladins of the Knights of the Silver Hand selected by Archbishop Alonsus Faol along with Uther the Lightbringer, Turalyon, Saidan Dathrohan, and Gavinrad the Dire. One of the Alliance heroes of the Second War, he became Lord of Mardenholde Keep in Hearthglen and held the position for several peaceful years until being stripped of his title and exiled for defending an orc, Eitrigg, with whom he remained good friends.

Following the death of his son Taelan, Tirion committed himself to refounding the order of the Silver Hand. The result was the Argent Crusade, an organization consisting of the old Knights of the Silver Hand and the Argent Dawn. Tirion led his new Crusade into battle against the Scourge during the invasion of Northrend and, aided by Highlord Darion Mograine and his Knights of the Ebon Blade, directed the successful assault against Icecrown Citadel which resulted in the death of the Lich King. After the victory in Northrend, Fordring had returned to Hearthglen and directed the Crusade as it worked to revitalize the Plaguelands.

Now Tirion's duties as Supreme Commander of the Argent Crusade have led him to the Nexus. Foes from time's past as well as new foes who harm the good of the Nexus stand before up, but all shall fall before the might of the Ashbringer!

Stats

Health: 2550 (+5%/level)
Health Regen: 12.5% (+1.5%/level)

Mana: 500
Mana Regen: 3 (+0.0975/level)

Attack: 130 (+4%/level)
Attack Speed: 1.0
Attack Range: 1.5

Difficulty: Medium

Pros:

-High Health
-High Basic Attack
-Good Synergy with abilities

Cons:

-Self-Heal dependent on lanes
-Low mobility
-Less effective when alone

Role in Team:

Tirion is the Ashbringer, one of the most sturdy Paladins in all of Azeroth. Much of his duty he carried out in Azeroth will once again be carried out in the Nexus. As a Tank, Tirion's entire goal is to stand as a beacon of Light for his fellow Allies. With his unique abilities and intertwining talent tree, he can fix the battle filling the fantasy of all three Paladin specializations.

Focusing on the Ashbringer itself, Tirion can be the Light's retribution on the battlefield. In the lane, Tirion will fight alongside his allies, and will mourn their loss and that of his enemy. This will fill him with strength, healing him, and encouraging him to keep fighting. Building into The Ashbringer can make Tirion a strong basic attacker on the battlefield.

If your team needs a bit of support, Tirion can assist in this regard as well. Talenting into Consecration at Level 1 will help assist your allies healing while fighting for objectives. This can tie in with the debuff that comes from Judgement, allowing you to proxy heal those fighting alongside Tirion. Building into Consecration will only dampen the enemy efforts against your team the later the game gets.

Tirion can also stand strong as a powerful tank against oncoming opponents. Tirion can talent into getting many slows and stuns that will make him quite annoying to go up against. Use these powerful skills against those who stand before Tirion and set up many kills for your team.

Best Paired With:
-Varian
-Zarya
-Valla

Countered By:
-Li-Li
-Tychus
-Cassia

Color Scheme:
1: Tirion Fordring
2: Scarlet Tirion Fordring
3: Ebon Tirion Fordring
4: Lordaeorn Tirion Fordring