Summary
Period: 24th to 27th of January, 2014
Skins: Darkflame Shyvana, Fiddle Me Timbers and Mad Hatter Shaco
Champions: Nautilus, Malzahar and Fiddlesticks
Discount: 50%
Overview
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Conclusion:
An interesting sale is here with a trio of great skins despite being at different price levels. Let’s give them a quick look.
Darkflame Shyvana can look a bit monotonous in both forms as the dark colours mask much of the detail. Fortunately, the eye-catching dark flames add more depth and consistency to the visual display. All in all, it’s not a perfect skin but one with a clear identity.
Fiddle Me Timbers is a simple re-model but it’s also one that works with Fiddlesticks nature. It surely isn’t serious nor elaborate yet the nice concept and appropriate implementation make it an attractive option.
Mad Hatter Shaco also comes with a fitting concept though the execution falters: it’s quite simplistic and much of Classic Shaco can be identified even at a distance. Nevertheless, the appealing concept and low price do a lot for the skin but its flaws remain.
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| Malzahar | Fiddlesticks |
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Conclusion:
The Titan of the Depths and the Prophet of the Void make the basis of a dangerous team and also the best option to avoid farming IP. Besides Nautilus and Malzahar, a Harbinger of Doom would be useful to seal the deal but not of much help with regards to farming. Fiddlesticks’ IP price is quite reasonable so it shouldn’t take long to unlock him without spending RP.
Since August Nautilus skins haven’t been on sale: Abyssal that month and AstroNautilus on April. Subterranean was discounted on March so the time is slowly coming for these suits to be back.
December received the visit of Overlord Malzahar so that’s one that won’t be returning soon. Djinn was last seen on September and Shadow Prince on May so there’s a good chance that a regal presence will make its way back to sales.
Finally, Spectral on October and Bandito on June, these Fiddlesticks’ skins may have to wait some more. That’s taking Fiddle Me Timbers aside as his pirate persona goes along this sale. While it might not be enough to warrant a purchase it’s possible to get this scarecrow without any RP and instead use that for his distinct skins; yarr!.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 01.24 – 01.27