Martial Arts Ezreal [1350 RP skin]

StigtriX··6 votes·1,257 views

Ezreal needs a 1350 RP skin after all the 750 RP skins he has gotten. Since he uses a lot of ball-shaped skillshots, I found the Martial Arts theme established by Riot quite fitting. I just needed to add some Street Fighter vibes too it, while still respecting what Ezreal is. I hope I have achieved this, and would really like feedback to adjust the concept or start from scratch.

RED http://imgur.com/uP3BspK

WHITE http://imgur.com/Cd0N1w8

BLUE http://imgur.com/lohX0Cb

EVIL http://imgur.com/krPENjj

I suggest the red as the base, while the rest are suggestions fro Chromas. The "EVIL" version could be an unlockable skin from Hextech crafting, or just an additional option that is bundled with the skin (promotion?).

Do note that the EVIL version has switched positions for the glove and arm guard. The idea is that the evil Ezreal wants to challenge himself by having to summon the fire balls, rather than having an arm guard that helps him. He uses it for defensive purposes instead. Evil = increased ego (is that even possible for Ezreal? :P).

Looks:

  • Long, blonde hair
  • A torn gi (martial arts training suit)
  • Glove on right hand
  • Arm Guard on left hand (has a Trinity Force emblem)

Skills:

  • [Q] Mystic Shot - A fireball with a red Riot fist
  • [W] Essence Flux - A small, yellow fireball in a wider shape than Mystic Shot
  • [E] Arcane Shift - Leaves a fiery trace behind
  • [R] Trueshot Barrage - Creates a huge Fireball

Unique Features:

  • Recall animation - crouches down, spins in a circle three times and then performs a rising, spinning, fiery uppercut as he leaves
  • Death animation - is thrown backwards in slow-motion while screaming
  • Taunt - "You must dodge my fireballs to stand a chance!"
  • Taunt 2 - "You belong in an arcade museum!"
  • Quote - "Button mashers... I hate those guys!"
  • Upon landing the first hit on an enemy: "First hit!"
  • Upon landing an Arcane Shift ---> Essence Flux or Mystic Shot combo: "1-2 combo!"
  • Upon landing an Arcane Shift ---> Essence Flux/ Mystic Shot ---> Essence Flux/ Mystic Shot combo: "Ha! Get serious!"

10 Comments

74981916_DEL1 votes

Ken from Street Fighter

StigtriX1 votes

Yes, that was the inspiration :) I have tried to keep the face faithful to Ezreal though, and took some inspiration from Jin from Tekken for the glove, like Riot did with Spirit Guard Udyr.

CatboyAsbel1 votes

Yes to more ezreal skins

FloRaider421 votes

I think it would feel weird for an Martial Artist to be a Marksmen.

StigtriX1 votes

Why? Martial arts is not limited to unarmed combat or melee in real life, so why would it in a fantasy world like Runeterra? I would dare suggest that the martial arts of Runeterra would include even more, like magic and abilities.

EDIT: downvote me because you do not like the truth? Really? It could even be argued that the hadouken from Street Fighter, which this skin is inspired by, is an extension of a fighter's punching motion/energy. I doubt you would even care to read about that when you downvote my logic which is based on real life, but at least I back up my point of view ;)

FloRaider421 votes

If there are ranged martial arts, that I am unaware of, then I am sorry, but I (and probably a lot of other people) associate primarily melee combat with Martial Arts. The Hadouken from Street Fighter isn't really a good example, since it is only one move among countless others, most of which are melee (kinda like Lee Sin for that matter). My main problem is that since Ez isn't really a tanky character and needs to keep his range it wouldn't feel like playing as a martial artist for me and I think that is a pretty reasonable.

P.S. Why so salty after getting one downvote, when I even explained why ?

StigtriX1 votes

Not salty, just tired of downvotes when one is clearly not right, that is all. Just because one associate something with a certain thing, does not make it right ;) I get what you mean, but I disagree because it is not right. I hope that clarifies it.

Jellul1 votes

This is a really good idea, althought I see why Flo got weirded out by the concept.

Yes, most martial arts are melee. But here in league, everything is possible right? But in league, the closest thing related to martial arts is Ionian combat, wich can go both melee and range. Exemple of ranged Ionian champion : Ahri Karma and probably some other that I forgot to mention, but you get the point.

What I'd suggest is to give your concept the Street fighter feel you want to give him by making his spells looks like an hadouken, like you did already, but giving the clothe a more... Ionian feel, if that makes any sense. The skin could also be called ''Ionian fighter Ezreal'' to make it even more Runeterra-like, so that people dont get confused with real life related thing such as the martial art conflict.

Keep in mind that this is just a suggestion, the concept itself is already good enough to be skin-worthy. This is just an idea that might interest you and if you use it then, all the better!

Keep up the good work!

StigtriX2 votes

Thanks, mate! That is a really good suggestion. I might add some patterns to it and experiment with some added parts, maybe even a shoulder pad. But, again, there are already official skins that breaks with this. Just look at Karate Kennen: he still throws his ninja stars ;)

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