Summary
Period: 9th to 12th of May, 2014
Skins: Viscero Xin Zhao, Defender Leona and Freljord Ashe
Champions: Quinn and Valor, Kog’Maw and Nasus
Discount: 50%
Overview
Staunch warriors and a white queen grace this weekend sale with their resolute presence. As they don’t seem to be the kind to be left waiting, let’s give the sale a quick look.
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Conclusion:
Hailing from his days as a Noxian gladiator Viscero Xin Zhao offers a fitting and reasonable look that clearly communicates its message. From the spear-trident to the asymmetrical armour the look is distinct and recognisable. All in all, it’s a great option for fans of the Seneschal and gladiators.
Trying to embrace some realism Defender Leona dons heavy armour with evident signs of use. The result is still stylized as her high heels, uncovered right arm and over-reliance on spikes demonstrate. Regardless, it’s well done within the confines of fantasy and it’s an interesting option for fans of the Radiant Dawn.
For a re-colour Freljord Ashe is quite consistent despite the name allowing for larger implications. The aspect is distinct but simple so while it can serve as an alternative to her classic counterpart it doesn’t impress. The re-coloured particles help cement the style as White Ashe so, at least, it delivers what it intends to.
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| Kog’Maw | Nasus |
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Conclusion:
If you want to avoid farming IP then there are certain individuals that can help you. A reliable scout can guide you in the path of farm-skipping so consider giving Quinn and Valor a chance. Alternatively, you could make a path by simply melting the terrain. In that case, Kog’Maw’s caustic personality is the one you need. The advice of a wise Curator would come in handy too but if Nasus tells you that farming isn’t that bad then he won’t be of much help.
When the time comes to rummage through the wardrobe and see what can be worn in the battlefield money is a concern. In Quinn and Valor’s case their Phoenix style was recently on sale so, due to their limited amount of clothes, they won’t be offering anything anytime soon.
Even though Kog’Maw might not seem to mind about money he cares as he made his Lion Dance affordable last January. His Jurassic exhibition was discounted on October and both his Monarch regalia as well as his Deep Sea explorations on June. Therefore, this last two seem like a possibility but not one in the very near future.
In spite of having access to an infernal tailor Nasus has access to a varied assortment of outfits. That’s not to say that he hasn’t a certain liking to dark styles as last February saw a Dreadknight discount. Regardless, on September we had a Pharaoh sale and a Galactic one on August. Unfortunately, looking at the state of things among sales, it seems like the Curator won’t be making any offerings soon.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 05.09 – 05.12