Summary
Period: 26th of October to 1st of November, 2017
Bundles: Super Supernatural, Fearsome Foursome, Spooky Squad, Underworld, Zombieslayer, The Teemoing and Death Sworn
Legacy Skins: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, Shadow Isles, 2012, 2011 and 2010
Icons: Death Sworn Katarina (250 RP), Death Sworn Viktor (250 RP), Death Sworn Zed (250 RP). Available until the 26th of November, 2017. Death Sworn (Encounter 30 skin in matchmade games).
Wards: Death Sworn Ward Skin Shard (Kill two Barons, two Neutral Rift Heralds and eight Dragons)
Emotes: Vamporo (450 RP), Minionstein (450 RP), Spook O’ Lantern (450 RP).
Note: the bundles include the respective champions and reduce their prices depending on which content you already own. In case you don’t own a champion or skin in a bundle the price rises by the appropriate price.
Overview
Take care: the Death Sworn are here. They are three and they come from beyond to invite you to join them. There are many reasons why you might accept or deny their invitation. A friendly piece of advice: be sure of whatever decision you make. It could have consequences beyond what you can imagine. They know, they have seen it and they will continue to see.
We also have the classic returning legacy skins from all previous Harrowings including Zombie Brand, seven legacy bundles, a few icons, a ward to craft and the joy of everyone: temporary emotes; afterlife rejoice. Returning skins are always a welcome sight; though. Fortunately, not everything requires a monetary sacrifice, remember this day, but the alternatives do require some effort to acquire the spoils. The toil never ends, even in death.
The bundles are traditional yearly collections of Harrowing skins; which is convenient. Discounts are small but it’s better than nothing as long as the whole selection of a single year appeals to you. The good news is that there are some strong years where most if not all of the skins are worthwhile. Clap those of you which have two good hands or more. The bad news is that isn’t always the case so there are instances where getting individual skins is the prefered option.
Some smart undead among you probably notice that skins from Harrowing 2013 are missing. That’s because neither Haunted Zyra nor Officer Vi are legacy skins. Therefore, they are available all year round and can perfectly be bought for half their price at a regular sale. For this reason, now isn’t the ideal time to get them though they do suit the season.
Bundles
Super Supernatural
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 8750 -> 6125 RP
Skins’ Price: 5394 -> 3774 RP
Harrowing 2010 was particularly uneven year in terms of skins. In spite of its simplicity Pumpinkhead Fiddlesticks is a most recommend classic interpretation of a scarecrow. Also interesting are the polished Zombie Ryze, the iconic Nosferatu Vladimir and charming Lollipoppy. Sadly, Kitty Cat Katarina remains an overvalued fetish and Mundo Mundo a simplistic joke. If you don’t mind the low points then the bundle could be for you but know that the small discount doesn’t compensate for the worst skins.
Fearsome Foursome
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 5710 -> 3996 RP
Skins’ Price: 2990 -> 2092 RP
Some are simpler and some more elaborate but Harrwoing 2011 was a good year. Sure, most are re-models but there are little touches, like extra particles for Bewitching Nidalee and Haunting Nocturne, to make them special. FrankentTibbers Annie and Definitely Not Blitzcrank are great re-models. Although by now a bit more would be expected they are quite charming. Truth be told, this is a very nice bundle.
Spooky Squad
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 8357 -> 5849 RP
Skins’ Price: 4873 -> 3410 RP
Harrowing 2012 was another strong year. The bundle encompasses the Harrowing and also the Shadow Isles skins. The high point is certainly the Shadow Isles skins: Headless Hecarim, Haunted Maokai and Underworld Twisted Fate are some of the best skins available for the respective champions.
Pirate Ryze is also quite nice: though he doesn’t offer many particles he has some new animations for his abilities, idle stance and joke. Headmistress Fiora is a charming skin that relies too much on the new model. The new sounds, even after a full visual and game-play upgrade, remain restricted to her auto-attacks and taunt despite the initial promise of including her abilities; and that’s all that’s special.
While it could be said that Headmistress Fiora and Pirate Ryze are the low points of the bundle they are appealing skins that simply have some lacking areas. Regardless, they are enjoyable if you are willing to accept their problems. Sadly, they certainly aren’t up to the impressive level of the Shadow Isles skins. Thus, it may be better to concentrate on them.
Underworld
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 5602 -> 3923 RP
Skins’ Price: 3672 -> 2572 RP
Harrowing 2014 was clearly an uneven year for skins. On the one hand there’s the impressive Ravenborn LeBlanc: a skin that stands high as the best for the Deceiver and among the most attractive overall. With an ample array of changes the skin is a suitable and elegant choice.
Sadly, neither Reaper Soraka nor Underworld Wukong come near. Reaper Soraka is an interesting skin that, ultimately, doesn’t really fit with its theme of dead applied to a healer; if there was to be a plot twist there, it’s not clear. Underworld Wukong is simply inferior to the Monkey King’s other skins with few features to make it special. In conclusion, getting Ravenborn LeBlanc is the ideal option.
Zombieslayer
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 5602 -> 3989 RP
Skins’ Price: 3672 -> 2572 RP
Harrowing 2015 tried but only partially succeeded in improving on the skin selection. Without a doubt the theme is much less original and even bland in comparison to the best alternatives; like the Shadow Isles. Nevertheless, Zombie Nunu convinces with an elaborate and eye-catching execution that can feel abhorrent for nervous stomachs; goo for everyone.
Slayer Pantheon is a nice even if conventional interpretation of the zombie-slayer that is appealing. The problem is Slayer Jinx: a skin so simple and tame that it seems dull; something that Jinx never is. If you can excuse how unremarkable Slayer Jinx is then the bundle could be tempting. Still, be aware that the small discount doesn’t, by any means, compensate for an unconvincing skin.
The Teemoing
Discount: 30%
Total Price: 4990 RP -> 3989 RP
Skins’ Price: 3675 RP -> 2572 RP
With some effort, Harrowing 2016 sees a return to form in regards to skins. Both Bewitching skins are quite pleasing with a more traditional, Morgana, or unorthodox, Tristana, takes on practitioners of witchcraft. There’s room for improvement in either case as they stand close to the classic style but the result is nothing short of charming.
The one of many names is something that steals the show. Little Devil Teemo is a revelation and confirmation of what many have already decried. If you want to embrace the darkness then you can’t sink lower than this. While the Lord of All Evils isn’t enough to justify the whole bundle it certainly is something that will stir the blackest hearts with joy.
All added together, this could be a good bundle if you like all skins equally. However, they aren’t made the same way and their appeal varies too. Given the small discount buying the ones you like the most can be a better option.
Death Sworn Set
Discount: 50% on champions only, 30% on Death Sworn icons only
Bundle Price: 7220 RP -> 5897 RP (with champions) / 4575 RP (only skins and icons)
Champions Price: 2645 RP -> 1322.5 RP (50% off)
Icons’ Price: 250 RP -> 175 RP (30% off each)
Champions + Skins Price: 6695 RP
Skins’ Price: 4050 RP
Icons: Death Sworn Katarina, Death Sworn Viktor and Death Sworn Zed
This skins have good ideas at their base. Unfortunately, the executions don’t realise all their potential. While the class of Katarina or the power of Viktor help make them interesting Zed fails at showing a feature taken advantage of. There’re many wasted opportunities so that the skins struggle to feel special enough. There’s some appeal but clouded by the potential of what they could’ve been. Together, they fare worse as their problems pile up. Individually, Katarina and Viktor could be appealing. Zed is only for fans that can excuse the multiple issues.
Headmistress Fiora Bundle
| Category: | Legacy Skin |
| Price: | Pack: 1320 RP / Chroma: 290 RP or 2000 IP |
| Colours: | Jasper / Amethyst / Sandstone / Ruby / Sapphire / Pearl / Catseye / Rose Quartz |
| Rating: |  |
Headmistress Fiora chromas aren’t anything revolutionary and expecting, at least, somethings special for a Legacy skin doesn’t sound like too much of a stretch. Perhaps Sandstone, Ruby and Catseye are the more interesting choices. The others, are similar but with less distinct identities. For a more detailed analysis check the Skin Chroma Packs review.
Source: League of Legends News: Tales from the Rift: Death Sworn