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Ultimate Skin Concept - Spirits of Runeterra Kindred

Monarchk·12/22/2016, 12:23:38 AM·27 votes·1,189 views

This is an idea for an ULTIMATE skin for Kindred. As we know, Kindred is like "the Grim Reaper" of Runeterra. It is reasonable to presume then that each of the cultures within Runeterra may have a slightly different perception of how Kindred appears. Spirits of Runeterra Kindred plays off of that idea, as Kindred shifts her appearance over time according to the aesthetic themes of the various locations within the game as she collects her marks. When Kindred kills a champion, she gains essence based on where that champion is from, i.e. Demacia, Noxus, Ionia, etc. If the champion is her mark, she gets double essence. If the champion is not affiliated, the essence could go into a general pool or Kindred could choose what they want to do with it.

Let's say, for example, that in a game Kindred kills Azir, Renekton and/or Nasus. Kindred has the opportunity to take on a more Shuriman appearance. On the other hand, let's say Kindred kills Gangplank, Illaoi, and/or Miss Fortune. Kindred will look more like a resident of Bilgewater. As Kindred kills people, they steal the essence of their victim's home, assimilating to them over the course of the game. In a sense, her final appearance is like a log of their past actions, as it reflects the essence Kindred claimed during the game.

That means every game Kindred will finish looking different. One game you may end with Noxian Kindred and another game you could end with Piltover Kindred. You never know for sure what you will get going in and I think that could be really fun! When you use your ult, as well, the ground will be marked with the symbol of your location as well for the duration of the ult.

Overall, I think this idea would be really fun to play and worthy of the title of an Ultimate skin! I hope you all like the idea too!! Unfortunately, I can't draw, so if anyone wants to draw some things for this idea, be my guest. :)

5 Comments

Platypus Fighter12/22/2016, 2:30:56 AM4 votes

Holy crap, that sounds AMAZING! If Riot did a good job of the particles and graphics and such I would not even hesitate to throw money at them. Maybe also have Kindred's general posture change slightly based on the region/faction she is associating with; I.E. Make her more noble-like if shes Demacia, or make her act more sneaky/dangerous (if you can think of how that would work) for Noxus. Maybe have Wolf take on a Yordle-like appearance if she more strongly associated with Bandle City. Basically just have her act more like she's a part of the cultural region she's associating with, because, based on the way I interpreted your base idea of her changing based on who's telling her legends, so if she's more Noxus for a game, she's going to be portrayed more like a Noxian would be, as the culture creating the legends of her would likely have a different description than another region. I STRONGLY urge Riot to consider this skin concept, as it is by far the most appealing I have seen in a LONG time. Honestly, this is just pure genius, I have no other way to put it other than PLEASE ADD THIS! I think it fits the concept of Kindred very well, lore and all, so it certainly would fit as an ultimate skin.

SeaGodUrronuos12/22/2016, 12:36:25 AM3 votes

That is one of the best ideas ive heard, Very nice job on the concept.

NightmareAmazoX12/22/2016, 8:29:54 AM1 votes

Except Riot Games will not work on it because everyone knows Kindred are in the gutted bucket along with Azir,Kalista & Aatrox.

NekoniClaws12/22/2016, 6:17:15 PM1 votes

Awesome to the T! It'd really work with her more 'mythical' nature.