Summary
Period: 5th to 8th of August, 2014
Skins: Special Weapon Zac, Soul Reaver Draven and Minuteman Gangplank
Champions: Nami, Lee Sin and Corki
Discount: 50%
Overview
This week we find the sale brings a sinister glob, a supernatural warrior and an historical one. It all sounds interesting so let’s give it a quick look.
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Conclusion:
In spite of the model changes, Special Weapon Zac struggles to be actually special even though it stands above a re-colour. The changes are noticeable but not significant enough to give Zac a new feel. In the end, it’s a skin better left for dedicated blob fans.
At a glance Soul Reaver Draven has everything to be a skin that reinterprets the Glorious Executioner. Unfortunately, a closer look reveals that most of the modifications are superficial. The result is surely distinct but doesn’t feel ghostly enough and so it becomes a worthwhile option only for dedicated fans.
As a simple re-model at a low price Minuteman Gangplank is far from a bad skin. Regardless, the flaws pile up, from historical inaccuracy to plain looks, which discredit its apparent quality. In the end, it’s an acceptable alternative but that’s just about it.
Champions:
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| Lee Sin | Corki |
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Conclusion:
To avoid farming IP this week, you just need to ride the tidal wave over the fields and let Nami guide the way. An alternative that asks for more effort is to follow Lee Sin’s tutoring. Lastly, you could try to escape in Corki’s copter but the results won’t be as stellar.
Moving on, we find that Nami’s River Spirit dress is too recent to reach a sale. We are only left with her Koi gear then. It was last discounted on November 2013 so, from the look of things, we might have to patiently wait.
A great example of martial mastery comes from the hand of Lee Sin. Whatever the art he can teach you, for a fee. Fortunately, he often discounts them, for instance Muay Thai classes on June, Traditional fighting on March and the famous Dragon Fist discipline on January. Last year he also offered classes to become an Acolyte on December. Yet, if you want to join him on a Pool Party know that that time should be coming; though slowly.
When it comes to aircraft a good copter can be of much use. Corki offers rides to demonstrate this to prospective buyers. For instance, on April he presented himself as an Urfrider. It’s good to know then that there are more options like his Dragonwing copter; last discounted on March. There’s also his Hot Rod which was on sale on December and seems to be the only remaining option this year. So, for most it’s a matter of patience.
Source: League of Legends News: Champion and Skin Sale: 08.05 – 08.08