[Champion Concept] Hath, The War Elephant
EDIT: After this long I decided to update Hath with different moves, lore changes, and champ interactions. Still need some art though. as well as ideas for a damage table. :[
Rito has made a dozen cool beast-champions (ie: 
) and I think it's time to add one more, Hath, a giant, bipedal war elephant. Hath's huge weapons and armor would compliment his massive size. He wields a lance in one hand and a shield somewhat like 
's or the 
. Hath has a decisive, yet intense personality. Unlike most giant champs, he is not prone to bezerk outbursts and prefers to keep a cool head in the thick of battle. Players who use Hath will need to be just as decisive, using his attacks to keep their adversaries at bay and not let their enemies ambush. Hath can't escape easily, he's a big guy after all.
Hath's Ability List (WIP):
Passive: One Final Effort- When at low health, Hath gains a temporary speed boost that allows him to either chase after his attacker or retreat to safety.
Q: Tuskguard Charge- Hath draws his lance and charges his opponents, any champions caught on his left or right get knocked to the side. Any champs caught directly in front of him get impaled by the lance, causing bleeding damage for a short time.
W: Shield of the Pachyderm- Hath raises his shield to block one incoming ability. Hath cannot basic attack while his shield is up. After being struck he gains a temporary body shield equal to the damage of the incoming ability.
E: Sound the Horn- Hath uses his trunk to produce a deafening trumpet that slows anyone in a small circle.
R: Thunderous Stomp- Hath begins channeling his strength, once channeled he stomps the earth with his mighty foot and causes a circular impact in the earth around him (much like
and
ult as far as asthetic animations go). There are two parts to the ult, the epicenter and the outer rim. Anyone caught in the epicenter close to Hath will be rooted in place while anyone caught in the outer rim will be pushed away.
I want Hath to be a flexible AD champion, filling in the roles as a top lane Tank or a support able to take hits for his ADC. use Hath's "Shield of the Pachyderm" to give you a bonus shield. Then follow up with "Tuskguard Charge" to close the gap between you and the enemy champ. Use "Sound the Horn" to slow your opponent and lay the final blow with "Thunderous Stomp."
Hath's Background, Friendships and Rivalries Background
Hath hails from the Plains of Kumungu, where he and the rest of his people have lived, farmed, and prospered for many generations. Being one of the two sons born from an esteemed general, part of his childhood revolved around studying field tactics and learning how to use various weapons. Much to his father's dismay he took to learning the ways of the Tuskguard, the frontline warriors who dive headfirst into the frey. Hath, as large and combersom as he was, was able to decimate even the most quick-witted of foes through mastery of body and mind. His father hoped to help him obtain a much more higher position, but Hath believed the best way to lead troops was to be with them in the frey. The darkest day in Hath's life was the day he lost his brother to the hunter known as Rengar. While patrolling the jungle, Hath had stepped into a pitfall trap. His brother tried to help him out of the deep hole, but the Pridestalker ambushed him from behind. Hath could only hear the roars of his brother and the cat as they fought deeper into the jungle. Hath was left in the hole for 3 days before help arrived. When he asked of the fate of his brother, his kin told him the horrible news. They had found his brother with his trunk cut from his head, he had been killed for mere sport. Hath, filled with anger and sadness for his brother, vowed to bring the Pridestalker to justice. He packed up the essentials; food, drink, and some military books written by his father, and left his home in search for the beast that murdered his brother.
"Whether it be the lessons one learns as a child, the friends one has made in battle, or the blades of one's greatest foe, a Pachyderm never forgets."
- Hath
Friends
Nidalee- The huntress has always been a friend to the Pachyderms. She has taught Hath much of the outside world and about humans.
Wu Kong- Came to help teach Hath and his soldiers basic hand-to-hand combat. Hath has kept tabs on him ever since then.
Kayle- A champion Hath came by in his travels, he admires her sense of justice.
Gragus- Hath once helped Gragus out of an alcohol induced coma with his finest "Pachyderm Miracle Coffee."
Rivals
Rengar- Murdered Hath's brother for nothing other than sport.
Alistar- An annoyance, Hath believes uncontrolled anger shrouds the mind and uses Alistar as an example to keep himself level headed.
(Safari) Caitlyn- Her regular excusions at the Plains of Kumunga aggervate both Hath and his people. He sees her as an intruder.
Twitch- Hath is freaked out by mice.
**Dialogue, Taunts, and Special Interaction: ** Chosen by Summoner -"I will lead the charge!"
Movement -"Forward." -"Smash their resistance." -"For the Tuskguard." -"Pick it up!"
Tuskguard Charge -"Charge!" -"Get out of my way!" -"Close the gap!" -(elephant noise)
Shield of the Pachyderm -"Raise your shields!" -"Come to papa!" -"Block their assault!" -(grunt)
Sound the Horn -(elephant trumpet) -(elephant trumpet) -(elephant trumpet)
Thunderous Stomp -"STOMP THEM OUT!" -"TASTE DEFEAT!" -(yells) -"CRUSH THEM!" -"TRAMPLE THEM!"
Special Interactions
Jokes -"Remember, an elephant never forgets." -"I find this field of justice quite SMASHING!" -"Anyone for coffee? No takers? K den..."
Taunts -"I came here to serve justice, and that's what I intend to do." -"The Tuskguard has places for the likes of you, under our feet!"
Death
- (inaudible death scream)
- (elephant noise)
- "Brother, I have failed you."
- "My quest...has ended."
Skin Ideas: Elefun Hath (community created) Full Metal Hath Rune Wars Hath Tuskguard Hath Freljord Hath (wooly mammoth skin)
Inspirations for Hath, The War Elephant The Look of Hath: War Elephant 1 War Elephant 2 War Elephant 3 War Elephant 4 Cartoon 1 Cartoon 2 LoL Inspiration 1
Weapon and Armor Inspiration: Armor 1 Armor 2 Weapon 1 Weapon 2
If you guys feel like I should add anything, beit attack names, possible skins, builds, etc. Please fill free to post a comment. Tell me what you guys think about Hath. Do you think he'd be a fun champion to play as? I would add more but it's too late where I live and I need my sleep.
