Mica and Ivaara - Darkin Whip/Support Concept

Killaburn··130 votes·13,241 views

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Malfectious15 votes

If we're gonna get a whip champ, I'd like to see it based off if catslevania and have grevious wounds so it counters Vladimir

To The Arena 11 votes

Female Kayn kinda with some changes?

Forhonor3215 votes

This soo well made. Credit to the creator for this.

LugiaPaladin4 votes

Very interesting concept. I would love to see a lore explanation as to how the form changing works, since it seems like they would be able to go back and forth between Mica being in control and Ivaara being in control, unlike Kayn where one side dominates the other completely.

Kubox8 votes

Well, Mica's design very much reminds me of a cleric. The way she holds her mace/torch with two hands also makes her look rather meek (the artist also states "the form of a meek priestess"). I could imagine her being quite gentle and kind but part of a somewhat corrupt church, leading to her getting pushed around a lot, obviously to her dismay, but sticking through to help others.

Ivaara on the other hand could have been sealed and potentialy used by the church leaders in their shenanigans, in a way, making her hatred for them and corruption from above bigger than any other urges.

Upon meeting, Mica would allow Ivaara to escape on the condition that they both work together to rid the church (and world) of that corruption (prolly not with those exact words but something similar). Mica's nature would keep her safe from the darkin's corruption, especially as it was already made weaker from Ivaara's hatred. And on the other hand, Ivaara's gratitude over being freed, perhaps even curiosity towards someone so small and weak having the determination to fight back would lead to her not actively trying to take over the small human that happens to be her host (after all, she could take over at any time. She'd like to think so at least).

AbiwonKenabi4 votes

This is great, and a really interesting concept. We don't have a whip wielding Champ yet, a Darkin seems like a cool fit. I like everything to do with the Orb, especially the interactions with her Darkin form. Reminds me of Moira from Overwatch, and I have a lot of fun with her. One thing to be careful of with a concept like this is that Riot has a lot of trouble balancing form switching Champs, just because they have so many abilities. But I think with their focus on supporting and CCing, with little emphasis on damage, it might work.

From a lore perspective, it would be interesting to see a Darkin and their human host work together/sympathize with one another. The design is neat overall. Good job to the creator. [sg-ahri-2]

Stars Shaper4 votes

Varus "Imouto!"

Support Boyyy3 votes

Yes, yes, and yes

WubbaLubbaDubDab3 votes

darkin whip?looooooool i was thinking just the same thing :D but i dont want another darkin v human champion we already have rhaast if they create another one it will just repetitive

Nielarken6 votes

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darkin whip?looooooool i was thinking just the same thing :D but i dont want another darkin v human champion we already have rhaast if they create another one it will just repetitive

But this a stance dancing darkin that would constantly be turning human and darkin, rhaast/kayn is either human or darkin and cant change ounce that is decided. Plus varus is a full on darkin now so him and aartox are the only 2 that stay darkin from the start. She would be the only one that actually shares control equally with her darkin none of the other do.

What Is Smite2 votes

To be fair, I'd like to think the Darkin females are more conversable in their approach to human hosts. I'd find it completely acceptable that the Darkin and Human females form a symbiotic relationship with one another, building ontop of each others strengths and covering their weaknesses.

Side Note: Would be funny to see interactions between all the Darkins when they do visit that part of the lore. i.e Ivaara possibly having feeling for Aatrox/Varus while Mica has a crush on the edgelord Kayn. Would be very amusing

Edit: With Darksiders 3 getting closer and closer it would be cool if Riot made this champ around the time the game comes out.

ZaneShadow2 votes

Holy crap, the effort that went into this...GJ

Mitzillfi2 votes

UMMM AATROX?

Charm With parm2 votes

This concept is really great, and the kit looks like it would be easy to balance. But i feel like her darkin q and e are too similar to kayns abilities. Other than that, this is amazing

Kilmam1 votes

To me, her q looked a lot like Illaoi's q.

Charm With parm1 votes

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To me, her q looked a lot like Illaoi's q.

I guess it does. i think i connected it to kayns Q over illaois Q because kayn is also a darkin, and also her e is literally kayns ult but on an ally.

DeusVult2 votes

An on-demand form change champ disgust intensifies

Bonnìe2 votes

this is so fucking cute aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

what i hate about amazing concepts is riot is never gona use it exactly as its been fleshed out to be

so even if riot does use this, itll be changed just enough to where its not this amazing concept anymore, for like legal reasons

but this is sooooo good and cute i love it

Beacon Academy2 votes

I actually really like this.

Not overloaded with mobility / cc / damage all in one.

Abilities that are good on their own but can be combo'd for people who learn the champ well enough.

I'm wondering though... Could she move and deflect the orb in another direction?

Aah... Now I'm thinking if QREW is possible... (Throwing out the orb, Changing forms, Moving to an ally, Coming out to deflect the orb elsewhere and healing them a possible 3 times. I like it.)

Edit: Actually that combo would heal 4 times

Orb on the way out

Refuge

Orb coming back

Orb Deflected

Thinking about that makes me a little excited :)

Disneylord2 votes

[sg-kiko]

ZaNJeTsU1 votes

WOW, this is amazing, I will upvote this [sg-lux]

Sukishoo1 votes

That is a really neat one :D I've always wondered what a Darkin Support might be like.

WrÆth1 votes

If aatrox and kalista had a baby

Kubox1 votes

An enchanter support with skillful expression, a cool design and a unique weapon?

Yes please.

Handy Sandy 1 votes

actual gifs cool, there should be more combos with her other abilities.

Voidzilla1 votes

Very cool concept. Really like the work the artist put into this.

DarkSoul19941 votes

Darkin Support seems like way too much of an oxymoron to me - particularly if it isn't a Warden Support.

DeadUnborn1 votes

looks like an interesting support

Velasan1 votes

I wish I knew how to make all these moving art pieces and etc. Is art station the actual program they used to make it?

I'm so out of the loop on art programs. Everything updates so fast. :/

Nymzo1 votes

Holy shit what an interesting concept.

This is exactly the kind of form shift support we should have, someone that combos their spells between forms is a smart idea.

I Main Swain1 votes

first of all i have been begging for a whip-wielding champ for years, although every time i do people just say "but we have Thresh lul" but chains arent a true whip, chains are blunt and heavy, whips are made for stripping flesh.

anyways though, second, i LOVE this concept and while its not perfect, even just the concept itself of a form changing support who i personally like to think is some kind of partial darkin is awesome

Placentas1 votes

I like both designs but tbh could leave Mica behind. Ivaara looks really cool and I don't feel like we need another transformation Darkin.

Whyte Lyon1 votes

I like the Darkin's name but the double a is pandering to something that isnt a thing.

Penta Penguin1 votes

You mean it was a thing and still is in spite of the Varus shit-show that was just a hamfisted way of 'updating' the Pallas corruption to CURRENT YEAR Lore standards ("Everything has to fit into one of these boxes")

Whyte Lyon1 votes

Well that comment reads like some triggered kid. Thanks for needlessly sharing I guess.

ChuShoe1 votes

The beauty of concept art tho.

Pùls1 votes

This actually seems like something riot would do, not exactly, some abilities would have to be changed, but i like the concept of being able to combo abilities by changing forms! let me reiterate what i just said ahem YES YES YES!

Prime Beholder1 votes

Neat!

Deneviel1 votes

Not a fan of her human form hyerpassive playstyle ( Heal, SHield and KB T_T )

Still it's a great concept ans surely deserve an upvote

GreenLore1 votes

Overall the kit and design have some cool elements,but I feel like the theme of the champ is bit stale,essentially the only unique thing about her is the whip.

Even Kayn is unique in that he has the whole "guy with a demon inside"-theme(i know darkins aren't demons in runeterra,but they are clearly based n them),which is a major part of his character,while Mica just has a simple form change.

Pisces StarChild1 votes

I think it's a great concept and kudos to the creator for the time, effort, and creativity he/she put forth into making this. In the world of League, I actually would love a whip wielding character to either be a haughty aristocrat from Piltover (with an attitude/demeanor similar to Lili from tekken or Karin from Street fighter), a dancer/entertainer from Demacia/Ionia (could be a rival of Sona), or one of the key players/members of the Black Rose from Noxus (with a personality akin to Leblanc and Elise, but more aloof and reserved with an ulterior motive).

Pinkaj1 votes

I've actually been trying to imagine a whip support champ lately. I love this design

xelaker1 votes

maybe a little too much like kayn/thresh

UnbelYivable1 votes

Love it!! Kinda looks like a mixture of Migi from Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu and Aatrox from you know where!

Oleandervine1 votes

The concept is neat, and beautifully animated. I do especially like the idea of "Refuge" as sort of a reverse Kayn's R or a self propelled version of Kalista's R.

Personally though, I would split them and have Ivaraa be a whip wielding ADC.

Hupsis1 votes

Ivaara seems interesting, Mica not so much. I would rather not have another transformation based Darkin :/

We lack a whip user in game so that could potentially prove to be very fertile soil for new kinda gameplay. Based on the concept Ivaara's abilities are rather generic and feel similar to Kayn in many aspects... probably cause it was intended to work together with Mica's abilities.

WolfPlayGames01 votes

It's very good concept [sg-soraka]

Chikaku1 votes

I am uncomfy with this name, my name is Mica.

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