In 3 of Xin's splash arts he's riding a horse (Commando, Warring Kingdoms, and Winged Hussar).
I think it would be pretty cool if his future VGU (not the upcoming update obviously because that would push production back) involved his horses in some way.
I think maybe incorporate them into his future ult maybe? Probably have him call the horse and mount it for some kind of big attack.
AmetDeCrypt8 votesso like that horse spear dude from smite?
I like it! he could ride the horse into battle.
Succubús GF1 votesthat ult gives me ptsd xd
AmetDeCrypt1 votestoo bad the rest of his kid sucks ripe anus according to the smite forums
Sun Wu Ryuumoku1 votesU mean Guan Yu (trynda have a skin of him warring kingdom) ?
AmetDeCrypt1 votesI think so
Timethief491 votesMaybe for his back that he whistles the horse comes he jumps on its back when it walkes next to him and then rides away
ZyniX1 votesSomething like the Crusader skill Steed Charge in Diablo 3 would be neat.
Chrysonyx1 votesFor a major Xin Zhao VGU, maybe it would be where he can summon a horse at will (ability) or a passive in which he can gradually get the horse (like Kled). IDK but it makes sense in the lore and in real history. Typical horsemen carried long spears as weapons.
ChompyWulf1 votesThe one skin besides his base skin that pertains to lore is the Viscero skin. He was a slaved gladiator in Noxus, with no hint he had any training as a horseman.
The Winged Hussar skin has a horse in the splash because Hussars were light cavalry. This carried over to the Warring Kingdoms splash, where Zhao Yun (who Xin is clearly representing) famously in a couple cut scenes rides in to aid his king. No clue why they put a modernized commando on a horse though.
As for horsemen in history, while a lance or spear may have been used in a charge, they broke often enough in solid impacts that the true focus of mounted combat was more often melee weapons such as sword, axe, etc...or less often the rider was a mounted archer.
Finally, not a fan of the idea putting Xin on a horse for a flashy charging ult or such. That will really put a dent in Hecarim's unique style and appeal. Perhaps something more akin to Corki's passive. On a long timer any time Xin respawns/returns to base he can mount a charger, gaining X move speed and increasing the damage on his already existing charge ability. Since Xin launches himself off his horse upon the charge, the horse runs off to base again.
DaNinad1 votesI think this is supposed to be in concepts and creations, but honestly I don't care. About the horses though, what if his e after a channel summoned a horse which would lock on to an enemy
kargish1 votesI freaking love it
It could be amazing for Xin Zhao to summon his horse, make him mount it into combat and make his team charge with him (sorta like Kled), while swinging his spear around for some pretty sweet damage and get some tank stats out of it (current ult).
Fuh Queue1 votesThere's a character in Smite that uses his horse for his ultimate. Oddly enough hes essentially Xin Zhao in appearance. But he hops on his horse and charges in player directed areas while swinging his spear 3 times. At the end he hops off and stuns all enemies in a small AOE.
I'd like to see something horse related for Xin's ultimate, it would be epic. I can imagine him whistling for his horse to come and have him yell a battle cry as he charges towards his target knocking people aside (like Vi's ult)
Denims Wrath6661 votesi could see it being his speed animation tbh. similar to pulse fire cait.
Really Troller1 votesi really like your idea and is a freaking*[slayer-pantheon-thumbs]* idea.[slayer-jinx-catface]
xxxDogmanxxx1 votesThey should just make him ride a horse when he uses his Homeguards animation.
