Summary
Period: 17th to 20th of June, 2014
Skins: Bloodstone Lissandra, Ionia Master Yi and Monarch Kog’Maw
Champions: Thresh, Swain and Shen
Discount: 50%
Overview
The magic of the earth, a land of mysticism and an entomological mystery are offered at a discount on this week’s sale. They all are rather enigmatic so let’s give them a quick look.
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Conclusion:
As a skin that changes the feel of a champion Bloodstone Lissandra is a warmer take on the Ice Witch. Her aspect is less detached and more earthly while remaining elegant. The new sounds are difficult to notice but the particles work well at realizing the concept even if they don’t feel really impactful. In the end, it’s a great option for fans of Lissandra.
Model changes can transform a champion into something fantastic but that’s not the case with Ionia Master Yi. The skin merely makes his gear more ornamental but doesn’t change anything else. It’s something different to the classic style but at this price more is to be expected. Therefore, it might be an option better left for Yi’s fans.
While brief model changes alone usually can’t change the nature of a champion the addition of animations helps a lot. Monarch Kog’Maw sports minor but relevant model changes which, added to the fluttering, transform Kog’Maw into a Void butterfly. The result is certainly appealing and, considering the price, becomes a wonderful option for those that expect a skin to deliver something unique.
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Conclusion:
Maybe farming IP isn’t what Thresh dedicates his time but, as a harvester of souls, he knows very well how to collect. Swain’s tactical expertise can also come in handy to organize farming even if he’s better prepared for a battlefield. However, a ninja may not be the best option when it comes to such matters.
In terms of looks, Thresh offered cheap scares with his Deep Terror this past February. As that’s rather recent and there’s no telling when or if his Champion outfit will return there’s no rush in hiring this warden.
This year, the Master Tactician displayed his strategic versatility easily providing advice for fights on the Northern Front and Bilgewater; on March and February respectively. Yet, sometimes it’s necessary to employ an iron fist to lead the charge which is why on September his Tyrant ways were noticeable. It also means that they should be accessible soon.
Being a ninja is surely an admirable profession but sometimes it isn’t enough to pay the bills. Thus, Shen has searched for employment in other sectors like being a Surgeon last January. You could also find him performing at the Blood Moon festival on November and trying his hand as a Warlord on October. Even though this last two could be options to revisit it could still take a while before they are eligible.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 06.17 – 06.20