Some visibility to a very nice concept for Taric's rework

patmax17··18 votes·4,044 views
League of Legends: Taric visual update concept

I already posted this concept here (http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/story-art/a7ulBkBM-so-what-do-you-guys-wanna-do-with-taric-part-ii-pics-or-it-didnt-happen?comment=0121 ), though that thread is quite old and does not get much visibility.

I stumbled upon this concept for Taric, and i really really like it, i think it gets very close to where I'd like Taric to go with his rework: his armor is imponing and heavy, without being bulky or "heavy". It makes him look powerful while still being attractive and delicate. It reminds me of Leona's armor, more than Garen's or Darius'. I also like the design of the shield a lot (less the hammer). In his topic, Ironstylus mentioned marvelverse-Thor as a good example for armor that looks "modern", and I think this one hits the spot.

I'm not very fond of the asymmetric Tiara, though I think he would look cool with a tiara (some users prefered a tiara-less version).

I hope the rework of our beloved gem knight goes into this direction, it's a very good balance between powerful, protective, fabulous, modern and cool, while still retaining all his distinctive traits (gems, hammer/shield, long hair, handsome, armored).

PS: I didn't make this concept, the link goes to the author's page on deviantart

16 Comments

Knight Devout3 votes

There is just one thing I don't like. Taric is supposed to be a gem-maniac, right? Then how comes he can't even properly cut the gem in his armor? It's like he just mines them out and then tape them to his face/armor/whatever.

patmax172 votes

Right, but that's not something i'm particularly attached to in this concept. Though I think the shield looks nice with the raw gems, while the hammer has a very regular shape. The gems being not manufactured look very natural to me. Maybe his armor is not forged, but something more alive? I really like the gems on his legs, which just seem to grow there (instead of being sewn there)

It would be interesting to see how this concept would look like if the gems had a more regular, polished shape

Knight Devout2 votes

Yes, the shield definitely came along nicely, I'd keep this that way. Also, IDK if it was for illustrational purpose, but the transparent cape is really spot on , makes Taric look like he's appearing out of a fairy tale.

I'm also curios of the result of this concept with some more regular shaped gems.

patmax172 votes

I'd guess the cape is transparent to show the armor below, though you're probably right, it wouldn't look bad. Maybe if they play a bit more with the idea of the cape being made of some kind of gems, too, instead of being just transparen? don't know

I'd really like to hear what IronStylus has to say about this :)

ModKnightsKemplar1 votes

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It would be interesting to see how this concept would look like if the gems had a more regular, polished shape

I'm not so sure I think it would be... I like what you did, and it can be explained thematically. Maybe cut gems lose their magical power? This could explain why Taric polishes his, but doesn't cut them. Anyway, I think making it too stylized makes him look less intimidating. I really, really like the raw look. It's a nice take, and I think adopting it would make the champion less of a joke.

Snolen1 votes

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There is just one thing I don't like. Taric is supposed to be a gem-maniac, right? Then how comes he can't even properly cut the gem in his armor? It's like he just mines them out and then tape them to his face/armor/whatever.

Lore wise he doesn't really seem to actually care that much for gems, he simply comes from a land where gemstones have magical powers so everyone has armor and weapons like his in terms of where ever he came from.

Riot having pure hatred for any alternate dimension that isn't the void though will probably take that out and make him some sort of just weirdo who likes gems....

Knight Devout1 votes

Umh, yeah, they said that lorewise everyone from alternate dimension will be retconned to be from Runeterra.

TheFrozenIsles2 votes

Mmm I must say i could happy live with this if he end up looking like that.

Puri Puri Taric2 votes

This is the taric of my sleepless Knights my wet dream this is legendary this riot needs to be made asap or i See no future for the paladin you seek to make. This is how he should be has similarities To jayce but this has the fab and the stoic paladinish qualities you are looking for make it happen linke bunny riven and you got a deal. I repeat Legendary redesign i even took the time To comment wich i rarely do. Iron stylus Make it happen vor i gonna haunt you with dragonmaster swain for real. PS. I wohnt accept any other taric. Slight variations OK but the Hammer is a must.Looks handcrafted by taric himself . not too big godlike proportions and stylish and defining. Just like we love our precious stones.functional and stylish. Marke it happen i beg you.

Vitron1 votes

Rito, i do not play Taric that much, but HE does need the LOVE, Do this, take them pizza feet away!!!

Aåtrox1 votes

Him and Pantheon need a VU really badly.

Grouchy Poro1 votes

There was a thread showcasing this concept a while ago. Again, I show my support.

patmax171 votes

Oh, was there? this concept is quite recent (submitted on december, 2), i didn't see the other thread. Could you maybe find the link again? :)

Raven Filth1 votes

Really good man love this ideas !!

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