I have been rather confused about this for a while, mainly when someone says they will play their Champion as a carry when the Champion is not classified as one. So, I suppose I am also wondering the definition of fighter too and what makes a carry a carry, more than just the definition.
League-of-legends – the difference between a “carry” and a “fighter”
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Best Answer
From the League of Legends Wiki:
Basically, a carry starts out slow but becomes the most powerful member of the team if played effectively. If you feed a carry, his eventual power is designed to be greater than it would have been if you'd fed a fighter instead.
Fighters are champions that have constant damage output and good survivability. They tend to last a little longer in team fights as opposed to an assassin, deal more damage than a support class, and has more consistent damage than a champions who nuke (usually AP champs). They'll become powerful if you feed them, but not as powerful as a carry.
If someone says they are playing a fighter as a carry, I would guess that they're basically wanting the team to feed him/her. It can be a viable strategy, but feeding a legitimate carry is usually an easier path to victory.