Why isn't there a legendary animal champion?

Chortle·12/18/2014, 6:06:45 PM·2 votes·477 views

I was wondering why there is a lack of actual animals on the rift? Surely there are some unique archetypes to pursue?

Aside from Volibear and Anivia , most animalistic champions have humaniod qualities/characteristics and ALL of them have the ability to talk.

EX: Ahri Alistar Cassiopeia FizzNami Nasus Nidalee Quinn Renekton Rengar Shyvana Skarner Twitch Warwick MonkeyKing


This is just one of a few ideas I have come up with that I found interesting.

**An alpha wolf taken captive and experimented on by Viktor . After escaping from Viktor's captivity, electricity now runs through his veins allowing him to produce a shocking bite, a raging howl, have increased speed, and the ability to create an electrical illusion of his long-lost pack he continues to search for. **

16 Comments

Dr Clueless PhD12/18/2014, 6:11:34 PM3 votes

We literally JUST got Rek'sai.

Gear Kitty12/18/2014, 6:50:05 PM3 votes

The biggest reason is that animal skeletons are deceptively hard to animate.

Anivia just flaps. That's all she is allowed to do, because animating a bird walking would be a two month prison sentence for who ever drew the short straw.

Sejuani and Bristle get away with it because Sej's legs don't actually move, Bristle counts as her legs in the rig.

Look at Hecarim, or Volibear when he charges. Their whole bodies are put into it. Compare that to Garen when he speeds up, or the way Quinn naturally walks.

Ao Shin was put on the waaaaaay back burner (and Yasuo cannibalized his kit) because animating a snake dragon rig is way too much work.

They did RekSai because she's not an animal anyone can recognize, so they could cut corners and flub a bit on making her. A lot of her action is done underground too.

And while I would welcome an actual animal champ, I downvoted you because VIKTOR IS NOT EVIL, OKAY?

SCREW YOU, JAYCE, NO ONE LIKES YOU.

Tabs12/18/2014, 6:09:14 PM2 votes

The idea of a lightning wolf beast thing sounds amazing. I'm not sure about the skills, but the idea is great!

What if there was a skill that allowed him to see enemies trail? Once he gets into X range of the enemy last location it could have a faint trail or something. It could be a toggle or passive.

insaiyanbacca12/18/2014, 8:02:40 PM1 votes

while i do like the idea lightning animal might be going into voli's territory.....