What are some guidelines for Champion concepts?
Since we have one that's pinned, and a few that get over ten up votes, what are some common tips you want to give players for designing?
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First of all, the one that's pinned is pretty short and doesn't cover everything needed for a real Champion Concept.
If you want to design a Champion, then I heavily suggest to have first a unique or awesome kit. If you have one, then you have to find out what kind of Champion he'll be, a Warrior, Mage, Support-Only or similar, then you have to find out what characteristics he has, like if he's evil, good, anti-hero. Try to find a good story by using other stories such as from fantasy books or similar, but don't take it 1:1, give it some time to think about the plot. Sometimes it's good to connect your Champion with other existing Champions. Like, Irelia's brother Zelos - he disappeared in the original storyline, but you can bring him back with your Concept.
Write in detail how the abilities work. Saying "Shoots a laserbeam that deals average damage" isn't going to work really. Something like "In a line of path of 950 range (Ezreal's Q) the Champion sends forth a laser that deals to all enemies hit by x/x/x/x/x magic damage". You should connect the kit to the story and Champion.
If you design a Champion, keep in mind that no matter how detailed you bring up the appearance of it, it doesn't much help. If your Champion has been inspired by any other character, use it as reference. If you would introduce Pantheon, you would take a picture of Leonidas from 300, or an artwork from the old greek mythology of spartans.
Choose your weapon wisely. We already have 4 Champions with spears, so another Spear-user wouldn't make much sense. Be creative, there are thousands of different weapons. For example, we don't have a Nodachi user. A Nodachi is a special giant katana that can be about 377cm long. Or a Champion who uses a coffin as a weapon, everything's possible.
Name your Champion with care. Use strong names, or names with a meaning. If you don't know what to take, go to www.behindthename.com that's where I mostly take names, but from time to time I take my own invented names such as Chizu, Mitsume, Allengard, Arkheim, Neverious and more.
Think of some unique quotes or use some quotes from other Champions that are connected or share a similar detail. Like Nocturne and Zed have some similar quotes.
And never forget. The more work you put in, the better your Champion gets fleshed out.