Ali (Tank)

—Ali

Bruce Lee is a highly agile and skilled Fighter who excels at close-range combat. He can swiftly chain attacks to nearby enemies, making him a formidable foe in the heat of battle.

## Abilities

**Dancing Footwork (Passive)** Whenever Ali moves continuously for at least 1.5 seconds, he gains Dancing Footwork, increasing his movement speed by 8% and providing a 5% chance to dodge enemy basic attacks. This bonus lingers for 1 second after Ali stops moving.

* **Jolting Jab (Unit Target)** Ali swiftly jabs his target, dealing physical damage and interrupting their channeling abilities. If the enemy hero is casting an ability during the jab, its cooldown is increased by 2/3/4/5 seconds.
* **Roped Defense (Self Active)** Ali enters a defensive stance for 3/3.5/4/4.5 seconds, reducing all incoming damage by 40/45/50/55%. While in Roped Defense, Ali is immune to crowd control effects.
* **Shuffle Step (Self Active)** Ali performs a quick shuffle step, granting him a 35/45/55/65% movement speed boost for 2 seconds. During Shuffle Step, Ali dodges the first enemy ability or basic attack targeted at him.
* **Knockout Punch (Ultimate, Unit Target)** Ali channels for 1 second before unleashing a devastating punch on his target, dealing massive physical damage and stunning them for 1.5/2/2.5 seconds. If the target's health is below 20%, Knockout Punch deals additional damage equal to 10% of the target's maximum health.

## Backstory

In the mystical mountain ranges of the Eastern Lotus Islands, there was a hidden village called Yin Shui. This village was a sanctuary for the most skilled martial artists from all around the world. It was said that those who found this village were destined to become legends. Protected by the powerful Dragon Guardian, Yin Shui was a place where time stood still, and the secrets of ancient martial arts were preserved.

In the heart of Yin Shui, a young boy named Bruce was born to a couple of humble warriors, Li and Mei. Bruce's parents were not only skilled martial artists, but they were also proficient in the ancient art of Dragon Breathing, a technique that granted its practitioners immense strength and agility. This technique was exclusive to the inhabitants of Yin Shui and was only passed down to the most deserving warriors.

Bruce was a precocious child. At the tender age of five, he began his training in martial arts under the tutelage of Master Wu, the most respected teacher in Yin Shui. Bruce's natural talent and dedication quickly set him apart from his peers. Master Wu was astounded by Bruce's rapid progress and saw within him the potential to become the greatest warrior in Yin Shui's history.

As Bruce grew older, his hunger for knowledge and mastery only intensified. He sought to learn from every master in the village, each of whom specialized in a unique martial arts style. By the age of fifteen, Bruce had become proficient in numerous forms of combat, from the fluid and evasive movements of the Water Serpent style to the swift and deadly strikes of the Thundering Eagle.

One day, during a meditation session in a secluded cave, Bruce encountered the Dragon Guardian in a vision. The majestic creature spoke to him, revealing that he was destined to be the Chosen One – the warrior who would unite the scattered martial arts communities around the world and bring about a new era of harmony and understanding.

To fulfill this destiny, Bruce would have to leave Yin Shui and embark on a journey to share his knowledge with the world. With the blessings of his parents and Master Wu, he set sail from the Eastern Lotus Islands, carrying with him the secrets of Dragon Breathing and the martial arts techniques he had mastered.