Summary
Period: 6th to 9th of October, 2015
Skins: Lunar Goddess Diana, Hazmat Heimerdinger and Mercenary Katarina
Champions: Jinx, Orianna and Shaco
Discount: 50%
Overview
Worship of a Moon deity, hazardous materials experimentation and a particular colour of hair dye appear in this week’s sale. There’s potential in the offerings but is it realized? And, why are some of these skins on sale again on 2015? We’ll have to see.
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Conclusion:
The concept that is the base of Lunar Goddess Diana is good but the execution leaves something to be desired. That’s because the general aspect doesn’t feel supernatural. Instead, it’s a flamboyant change of clothes with lotus particles. The particles surely look good and save the skin from being a complete letdown but the lunar theme isn’t clear. Diana fans will find that they have to ignore the actual concept to enjoy the skin and still it’s the particles that end up being the most interesting; just as they were in February.
At a glance, Hazmat Heimerdinger is more interesting than it really is. The concept has potential but the implementation is a modification of his classic model so, while still a full re-model, means that his gas mask behaves like flowing hair; among other details. The re-coloured particles keep the colour palette consistent but are nothing remarkable. That’s why Hazmat is a skin that provides a different look but that leaves most of its potential unrealized.
Being a re-colour Mercenary Katarina is strictly a tribute to her original look with pink hair and green clothes. The result’s appeal may vary depending on whether the new colours suit your taste. What is sure is that it’s a modest skin and that it doesn’t offer much. It’s better left for dedicated fans or collectors; who didn’t get it on February.
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| Orianna | Shaco |
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Conclusion:
Thing are to be blasted away and IP restrictions aren’t excluded from the list of things to blow up that Jinx has. If you have the RP, she’ll gladly let you watch because the fun is all hers. With clockwork precision IP doesn’t have to be an issue so if you have enough RP to spare Orianna can take care of that. Lastly, it would be advisable not to put RP in the hands of Shaco: not only is his IP price reasonable but also you can never know what he could do with a punch-shaped currency.
The time to light a Firecracker and laugh manically at the ensuing fire that ought to consume blocks is coming nearer but will still take some time. Jinx hasn’t been bored anyway. In July she staged a throwback to the Roaring Twenties with appropriate weaponry, enough to level a city, as only she could. She’s probably preparing another masterful plan so, for now, that’s all there is.
In spite of being relegated to legacy options in her latest outfits Orianna has found time to visit sales this year; she’s good at time keeping. In September, her Gothic doll style was discounted and in May her plushy Sewn Chaos version. That only leaves her Bladecraft clothing which hasn’t seen its price changed since November 2014; she’ll do so eventually, it’s only a matter of time.
What a year full of activity for Shaco this 2015. In September it was the Royal costume, in July a Mad Hatter costume, in May a fully Masked style and in February the comfy Asylum straitjacket. If we are to guide ourselves by the present evidence we wouldn’t be seeing Shaco until next year. However, it’s better to keep our eyes open: you never know when or where he’ll pop out from.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 10.06 – 10.09