Summary
Period: 26th to 29th of May, 2015
Skins: Shockblade Zed, Arcade Hecarim and Commando Jarvan IV
Champions: Zac, Swain and Miss Fortune
Discount: 50%
Overview
Electric blades, a pony game and a soldier with a very big knife appear in this week’s sale. It all sounds like fun but for rather different tastes. It doesn’t seem like we haven’t seen them for too long also but, anyway, let’s see what it’s all about.
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Conclusion:
As a release skin Shockblade Zed offers a different but familiar type of ninja. With a distinct colour and attractive electric particles and sounds it’s skin that has a unique identity even if it draws a lot from the classic one. All in all, it’s a great option for fans of the Master of Shadows.
The elaborate array of 8-bit particles and sounds that support Arcade Hecarim’s metallic look do most of the work in delivering the old school gaming feel. The new model doesn’t really convey the theme well and even doesn’t match the 8-bit style. It’s still a skin with a lot to offer but cohesion isn’t one of those things.
As a soldier uniform Commando Jarvan IV is a preposterous yet not really comical skin. The army theme is certainly clear but the design is whimsical and goes well beyond anything practical. If you don’t mind the outrageous style then it can be a good option but if you prefer something more grounded then this isn’t the best choice.
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Conclusion:
Maybe due to his unstable nature Zac appreciates structure, especially that which eases people’s life. Although economy could be argued to help as much as it hurts it’s certainly something that Zac doesn’t ignore. If you need to save IP then Zac will help; for some RP. A master strategist simply can’t ignore the relevance of economy in an army. As such Swain is prepared to save IP when possible; but RP would be necessary. Lastly, the bounty hunter known as Miss Fortune definitely has a knack for catching bad guys but when it comes to IP she’s not so interested. Most people will find her IP price rather manageable.
Still relegated to his single release skin Zac’s options in the market are severely limited. We last saw his Special Weapon version on August and nothing has been heard since. Hopefully, Zac will find new ventures to make some profit. Even a huge, bouncing, amorphous blob like him needs to eat.
Patience is a tool that no tactician should underestimate. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to know that Swain has spaced his apparitions with masterful precision. Last February, his Northern Front skirmish was unstoppable and a great example of use of terrain. Now we have to move as far back as June to see him advancing triumphant in his Tyrant armour on the battlefield; he’s having some bad press lately. Strangely, since February 2014 he hasn’t tried anything around Bilgewater. He may be waiting for the right time or there could be something else at hand.
A bounty hunter knows how necessary it is to mix with the locals to capture their prey. Miss Fortune can been seen around all kinds of places; even at an Arcade. For instance, last year, she was seen in October as a rough Road Warrior, in August at a Waterloo recreation, in June as a feisty Cowgirl, in May as a classy member of the Mafia and in February as an enticing Secret Agent. From the look of things it’s high time that she returned to certain places. More bounties surely wait as she hasn’t checked them in over a year.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 05.26 – 05.29