Am I the only one who thinks Arbiter Vel'koz is just awesome?

BeatzBoyFTW·Jan 14, 2015·102 votes·11,813 views

Seriously, check out those particles! Riot Skin Design team sure did one hell of a job. Nice one!

80 Comments

Smitty ManjensenJan 14, 201524 votes

The carrier has arrived

DynamiteGazelleJan 14, 20156 votes

Yeah, it pretty much is the SC2 aesthetic, but it's still pretty awesome :)

It makes me wish Azir's galactic skin was changed to Arbiter Azir, because we all know he's a high templar and his soldiers are dark templar lol

SilvenJan 14, 20153 votes

Azir as Arbiter would've had almost no change. Arbiter, quite like (in my opinion) the Justicar skin line is identifiable by golden, cyan and white or silver color patterns. Azir is already one hell of a golden bird, so there'd be barely any change to his visuals, at least none really differentiating him from his classic skin.

That aside, HOLY CRAP ARBITER VEL'KOZ HOLD ME BACK I really love all the bright and like, holy skins that Riot makes. This one is an absolute must. Plus, I feel his W's hitbox is displayed in a much better way than on any of his other skins.

DynamiteGazelleJan 15, 20151 votes

I didn't mean they should change the visual appearance, just that they should change the name because he pretty much is a starcraft character because he fits with carrier vel'koz

utDOOMJan 14, 201521 votes

Does anyone still remember the Arbiters from the original Startcraft?

http://www.sc2mapster.com/media/attachments/33/80/arbiterinCutscene.jpg

ArkenStormJan 15, 20151 votes

too stronk.

truenosdayJan 15, 20152 votes

Yes, i think is a copy or a honor to the team of blizzard and star craft but anyways it is similar

BeatzBoyFTWJan 23, 20151 votes

Weakest shiet ever. But annoying at the same time. Good ol' days...

truenosdayJan 15, 20151 votes

LOL Draven

Tentacle LoveJan 14, 201522 votes

Leona : "Praise the Sun!" Velkoz : "HELLO I AM THE SUN"

Kuzja1Jan 14, 201515 votes

You forgot something on that title http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/010/856/4fcdf2e118613355b500ba5d.jpg

OelykJan 14, 20159 votes

Inferno Nasus : I am the final arbiter.

Arbiter Velkoz : ...

Inferno Nasus : ...

Arbiter Velkoz : It seems your chances of survival are less than... Zero. Shoop da whoop

Sadistic CheeseJan 14, 20157 votes

Today we got a Vel'koz skin....

If your day didn't automatically click to at least 'good' from whatever it was, you've probably never played Vel'koz.

TheKingDodoJan 14, 20155 votes

343 Guilty spark? http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120305025549/halo/images/1/1f/343_Guilty_Spark-transparent.png

AmazÍanJan 14, 20155 votes

Wallet is primed and ready for Arbiter Vel Koz and perhaps Firecracker Jinx ;)

Arsenal GearJan 14, 20154 votes

You are not the only one anything.

AbodyHUN666Jan 14, 20154 votes

Best death and recall animations ever! I will buy him and all I will do is recall and die!

bradJan 14, 20154 votes

yup

you are literally the only one who likes it

literally no one else likes it but you

OysterothJan 14, 20153 votes

I really love the aesthetic feel and idea of this scheme, but his tentacles appear to be suffering from nocturne trail-itus. The glowing trails for tentacles were a rad idea, but holy shit do they look awful at joints. Everything else about the skin is amazing, but when the camera turns just right (or wrong) the tentacle bends over itself sort of, and it just looks a little messy. You can see it in OP's first picture.

IRicochet RunnerJan 14, 20153 votes

Lol they make a skin for Vel 'koz but not Zac

OrangesSCJan 14, 20152 votes

I'm totally gonna buy this when it comes out.

gubigubiJan 14, 20152 votes

Its pretty awesome im jealous

HexTechBomberJan 14, 20152 votes

At first I thought it was some kind of another mechanical but when they posted what it looked like in game i was like "My wallet is ready"

I like the idea of it being a non-corrupted for justice theme like they did with Varus and Aatrox! I hope we see one for Thresh some day :D

xGvPxJan 14, 20152 votes

I imagine it looks better in motion...looks too much like banana spaghetti in pictures

Aboylova92Jan 14, 20152 votes

As I was looking at the PBE notes, and seeing the different champions skins, I was thinking to myself, "of course there's no Vel...oh sh!t that skin is awesome." He's one of my favorite champs to play as landing full combos just feel very satisfying, probably why I like playing other champs like Malz. Can't wait to pick that skin up though, really cool looking design.

8GreatTragediesJan 14, 20152 votes

his ult isnt quite as satisfying in this skin i thought it would be cool if they gave him the sound effects the angels from evangelion make when they laser.

ReginaFreedomJan 14, 20151 votes

Now just give him a higher base MS/mobility and he'll be playable :^)

Sick skin though. Wish they'd make more like this.

One ayyed kingJan 14, 20152 votes

He already has one of the highest base MS of any ranged champion and is more then playable. Vel'koz is a mid game monster who can single handedly turn a team to dust with proper positioning or if ignored by the enemy team. His laning phase and late are average but the power he brings in the mid game with his ultimate pretty much ensures dragon control for his team and can easily be used to snowball a win.

Jragon JustusJan 14, 20151 votes

Lightbringer Vel'koz ..since copyright :(

ConnceptJan 14, 20154 votes

Arbiter is a 2000+ year old Roman name, you can't hold copyright over it any more than you could over John or Larry or any other given name.

ZacsRealmJan 23, 20151 votes

{quoted}

Arbiter is a 2000+ year old Roman name, you can't hold copyright over it any more than you could over John or Larry or any other given name.

Larry Vel'Koz skin confirmed.

31927485Jan 14, 20151 votes

I think it's amazing , also, am I the only one that thinks it look's like an angelic sort of them?

AuryielJan 14, 20151 votes

The spell effects are really disappointing :| They don't have that same brutal quality (I know that's probably the point but to me they just feel wrong)

TourianJan 15, 20151 votes

It's okay, I think it belongs as a 975 though. It doesnt offer what Battlecast does. Also: not Flying Spaghetti MOnster--dont want.

The SwedeJan 15, 20151 votes

I personally love it. It doesn't seem to be getting as much hype as other new skins and updates, but I think it looks awesome.

Silverien1Jan 15, 20151 votes

YES PLEASE HOLY HELL YES

Solis DeusJan 15, 20151 votes

It's beautiful, in an I'm-going-to-kill-you sort of way.

Nausicäa Jan 15, 20151 votes

Ya hes cool, i already own Battlecast Vel'koz and didnt think id want another Vel'koz skin but......

Baron PerenoldeJan 15, 20151 votes

Now my main mid laner can incinerate people with beams of justice!

HelmightJan 15, 20151 votes

You're not the only one. I honestly hated Battlecast Vel'Koz and wanted him to get a decent skin. And then this came out and it is GORGEOUS. Thank you Rito

TerffJan 16, 20152 votes

Like the day before it was announced I was wanting a velkoz skin, but I didn't think it would be released for awhile, then this pops up and I get excited

Glitter SpitterJan 15, 20151 votes

I do like, i think the laser needs to be on par with the "blow torch" of his BC Skin. His W is kinda wonky too, i feel it would be hard to see in a high combat situation. his Q is sweet and his model is pretty damn good if you ask me

CataclysmCrashJan 15, 20151 votes

I like the tentacles but dislike the main body.

If it was angelic rather than robotic I would buy instantly but unfortunately the robot theme is just so saturated.

TinyPaperTigerJan 15, 20151 votes

this is awesome but i dont see it in the store?? wtf

BeatzBoyFTWJan 15, 20151 votes

It will be released in patch 5.2

Fall Out BratJan 15, 20151 votes

I would so buy this.

PinKCarnagEJan 16, 20151 votes

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hotdamjamJan 17, 20151 votes

Well, another name change occurre. I liked "Arbitor" over the move to "Arclight." I understand why, it's to relate it to Varus' theme, but I mean, it's a bit too bright I feel to fit. And his mask (or rather the armor around the single orb) makes Arbitor fit. I wish they would consider the final name before showcasing the skin, but I guess that's what the PBE is about.

ZacsRealmJan 23, 20151 votes

Amazing skin, but i'm still casually waiting for a Zac skin...