Summary
Period: 25th to 28th of July, 2014
Skins: Infernal Alistar, Ironscale Shyvana and Samurai Yi
Champions: Ahri, Nocturne and Twitch
Discount: 50%
Overview
What could this weekend bring? Nothing less than a hellish minotaur, an armoured dragon-lady and a follower of Bushido. It does sound interesting so let’s give it all a quick look.
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Conclusion:
Infernal Alistar is straightforward but well done. The concept is realized with a practical but eloquent design that is both fitting and satisfying. The result might not be something incredible but is a fine option for fans of Alistar.
In spite of the absence of any actual scale armour Ironscale Shyvana delivers on most of its promise: a reasonably armoured dragon-lady. Both human and dragon forms receive believable protection and an appealing style that is pleasing to the eye. Fans of Shyvana will find much to like.
For a skin that lacks historical accuracy and relies clearly on the base model Samurai Yi does accomplish a good appearance. There’s a certain degree of simplicity in the design but considering the price it delivers enough. In the end, it’s a good option for fans of Yi or samurais.
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Conclusion:
You can avoid farming IP or you can charmingly avoid it. If the latter sounds better then Ahri is the best option. Alternatively, sinking the surroundings in the depths of horror seems overly dramatic but certainly effective; just ask Nocturne. There are other ways too but not many like to rat around to get to them. So, better to rat out of needless tasks and ask for Twitch’s help; he may not be the best farmer but he knows well enough the rat race.
In terms of outfits, Ahri is a fashionable lady as her Dynasty’s dress recent sale demonstrates. Not that long ago, on June, her Midnight coat was also discounted but then we have to move on to June, 2013 to find her Foxfire attire. Added to a possible Popstar show Ahri has a few things in the coming, uncertain future.
There are many ways of scaring people mad. Nocturne knows the usefulness of the Void in those affairs; he showed us on June. As if that wasn’t enough he left people in a Frozen Terror on April also. Last year saw its fair share of horror too as he turned Ravager on July. So, as we celebrate its year anniversary away from sales we can only masochistically expect more to come soon.
If sales don’t smell like a rat then it may be that Twitch hasn’t been around. At least, he was last seen on April when his classy Gangster outfit made some offers. That comes as a surprise considering that on February he could be found as cheap Vandal. Still, that’s how life is so we can only wait now.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 07.25 – 07.28