Let's all take a moment to appreciate Nunu's VGU

Teridax68·8/14/2018, 7:36:30 PM·7 votes·3,769 views
Champion Update: Nunu & Willump, the Boy and his Yeti

Now that Nunu's kit has been released after his teaser, though before we inevitably experience his balance, what can be said about Nunu's VGU is that the rework:

  • Preserves aspects of the champion that already existed, to a degree that clearly reflects the same core identity (e.g. the kid + yeti duo, Blood Boil, snowballs, eating stuff, the ult).
  • Genuinely improves upon the champion in ways that correspond to their theme (e.g. adding the mega-snowball, making it clear both Nunu and Willump are participating in combat, adding more gameplay to the Blood Boil effect and to the Q).
  • Focuses on true originality and clear, immediately recognizable fun over overused or obtuse champion tropes (e.g. the mega snowball and cheerful, innocent personality over some stereotypically edgy/punchy/waifu attitude, or effects like "true stealth" that do nothing but contribute to mechanical arms races).

Effectively, this is how one reworks a champion properly. I have nothing to say on the champion's balancing, and I may be wrong in evaluating how they'll play, but if nothing else, I feel Nunu and Willump have already generated a terrific first impression, so kudos to the team that worked on the duo!

6 Comments

Anu3isII8/14/2018, 9:36:55 PM4 votes

I am glad that Riot kept a lot of elements from duo's old kit and added some cool features to them, making the whole rework less drastic.

I have to say I really love Willump's new look (changing him from the original "Monstrous Yeti" to "Friendly and Protective Yeti"). I also love how they interact. They feel way closer than before, both of them playing while talking about stories and going on adventures.

... and Nunu-Bot... I've never thought they could outdo the original... but Riot pretty much made them 10 times worse. Those who liked the bot will love him... while the rest of us will assist to a new level of torture.

Good job Riot, I can't wait to play these two when the rework will be released. I hope Jungling isn't their only role and even if it were, I think it would become an enjoyable experience for me!

IllusionLord3338/15/2018, 3:57:52 AM2 votes

I have to say, I wasn’t very hyped when a Nunu rework was announced (I had never played the original) but this rework has been amazing! I am very excited at the prospect of testing the dynamic duo on PBE!

gerbe8/14/2018, 7:38:09 PM1 votes

Thank You Riot!! [sg-jinx]

OtterlyLost8/14/2018, 8:09:03 PM1 votes

:O he looks so fun. I cant wait to play him!

Profirix8/14/2018, 8:56:08 PM1 votes

Honestly it is incredible. A job very well done.

Rabbi Shekelberg8/15/2018, 3:46:52 AM1 votes

No.