Summary
Period: 23rd to 26th of August, 2013
Skins: Pentakill Olaf, Dragon Slayer Jarvan IV and Imperial Xin Zhao
Champions: Ziggs, Vladimir and Urgot
Discount: 50%
Overview
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Conclusion:
Metal and Demacia is what this weekend sale is all about so if you don’t like one the other may suit your liking; hopefully. The trio of skins discounted are rather good yet all have a few peculirities that are worth noting. Let’s give them a good look.
Pentakill Olaf provides a clear hard rock drummer represenation on top of the Berserker’s aggressive style. The communion isn’t bad, besides the added particles and sounds reinforce the concept. The result is appealing but it won’t be enough if you are expecting a skin that presents Olaf as a legendary warrior. Regardless, for metal fans it can be an interesting choice.
Dragon Slayer Jarvan IV is a skin that looks good but reaches the ostentotious. Fortunately, the general aspect has a distinct and appealing style that manages a certain balance between feasibility and flair. As far as looks go, it’s a rather good skin for the Prince unless you can’t stand a bit of form over function.
Imperial Xin Zhao may be a modest re-texture but that suffices to turn the Seneschal into a classic Chinese warrior. Unfortunately, the mute colours and limited changes can only do so much. Seeing as Xin Zhao naturally has a characteristic Asian style this skin can be a nice reference but it fails to rise above its nature.
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| Vladimir | Urgot |
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Conclusion:
Three, two, one and better run. If you want to demolish all attempts at making you farm then hire an expert. Ziggs is the best choice to save on IP farming while also blasting all opposition with all kinds of conceivable bombs. On that topic, Major, Pool Party and Mad Scientist Ziggs were already discounted this year. Besides, there’s no information of whether a special Pool Party sale could include him along the other Pool Party companions; to be released. However, if you still have your eye on Snow Day Ziggs now is a good opportunity to be ready for when Snowdown comes.
Vladimir can donate his talents to avoid farming if you don’t usually accrue much IP. In terms of elegance, Count and Vandal Vladimir were already on sale this year but Marquis Vladimir hasn’t. So, if you’d like a coat of royalty while making the rivers red purchasing him is a valid option. Just be mindful that it could take enough time to gather sufficient IP to unlock him.
Finally, Urgot is simply better unlocked with IP as his price is reasonable enough. In addition to this, Battlecast Urgot was discounted not long ago and, even in the case you are a crustacean fan, RP would be better used to purchase the Crabgot.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 8.23 – 8.26