Gentleman Tahm Kench Skin Concept

Katgut·3/10/2016, 2:33:41 AM·64 votes·23,097 views

Hi all, here's a skin I designed that I think really suits Tahm. Heh, suits.

The core idea was to turn Tahm into a more bewhiskered, dapper gentleman than usual. I looked at white-tie dress and catfish for my main inspiration, and tried to incorporate an ornate, art nouveau inspired shell design for his markings. I designed this with a theoretical 750 RP price point in mind.

I worked on this before the nifty Urf Kench skin was previewed on the PBE, now it's out I can see the blue skin colour I chose here is awkwardly similar! But instead of shelving the concept I thought I'd put it out there and share it for feedback. C&C very welcome!

http://orig12.deviantart.net/4fbc/f/2016/067/b/c/gentleman_tahm_kench___skin_concept_by_fivetinsoldiers-d9udmax.png

46 Comments

RiotKindlejack3/10/2016, 4:49:45 AM45 votes

I must say this is an ingenious illumination to ignite the imagination. Mr Kench is just the fastidious fish to frequent the most formal of functions both fine and fancy. I particularly appreciate the pale patterning present on both his pate and posterior. Bravo I say.

Lordllo3/10/2016, 3:30:36 AM3 votes

I really think this is cool and would be beautiful in game what would his passive stacks be?

Zedex3/10/2016, 2:52:40 PM2 votes

I know he already has a wicked VO, but replacing it with one similar to Cho's for this Skin would be hilarious. I really think they should have went above and beyond and made Gnars a Legendary skin with a new VO as well (or well, I guess a VO to begin with since Gnar doesn't really have one xD) to fit Cho's.

A trio of gentlemen walking around saying, "Hmm, quite." And so on, would be hysterical :P

JumbaJoopleakley3/10/2016, 5:20:55 PM2 votes

Another name for this is "Recently Washed Tahm Kench".

Darius Bøt3/10/2016, 2:53:16 AM2 votes

I really like this concept. Personally I don't care for his Master Chef or Urf skins, but I think this would be a great addition, great work!

theArtifacts3/10/2016, 3:02:26 PM1 votes

I think his tux would get a little dirty during his ult..

Digielf3/10/2016, 4:26:57 PM1 votes

He is already getting a skin with this colour

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDIdvhIX0n0/Vt9av9RCtMI/AAAAAAAA1Yk/Dbao5kGgs1Y/w317-h210-c/tahm.jpg

I7A6X2v23/10/2016, 4:50:04 PM1 votes

I buy.

Squidblimp3/10/2016, 5:04:17 PM1 votes

This is really really good. I love the patterns on him, they look so fancy! Personally, I think if they ever made this skin, then they should make his teeth whiter and more straight so he looks more gentlemanly. :) I love the monocle! And the curly mustache is awesome!

The Deckowner3/10/2016, 5:05:56 PM1 votes

but i thinkhis regular skin is already kibda a gentlemen suit except less fancy

allthemuslims3/10/2016, 6:41:02 PM1 votes

can his tongue animations be replaced by a giant cane or umbrella? PLZ?

Ichinose3/10/2016, 8:20:34 PM1 votes

I think it should be the same price with Gentleman Cho'Gath , which means 1820 RP.

Water / splash effects can be red vine , which is completely a gentleman drink [slayer-jinx-wink]

EDIT : Oh , also ... which program(s) I need if i want to make concepts like this ?

Suicidal Support3/10/2016, 10:14:28 PM1 votes

Beautiful art, you put a respectably amazing amount of effort into this! I made a similar concept a while back to try and get him a Lickilicky-esque skin, so I've got my fingers crosssed that pink's the color they'll go with with this kind of theme.

kaltenashes3/10/2016, 11:09:57 PM1 votes

i didnt like urf kench ='(, but damn this is awesome, love this as much as i love the car salesman tahm kench

fatyboomboom3/11/2016, 3:11:09 AM1 votes

I like the idea and the way you presented it but I doubt it'll actually happen :(

its not a very far cry from his original skin of his somewhat hobo-gentleman them.

Farmcow01393/10/2016, 3:13:29 AM1 votes

Definetely better than his other skins [includes new one] I'd love to see it in game, but i don't think riot would like the blue color sadly... Swap it to a white-gray and it would be great!

JohnTheLibrarian3/10/2016, 5:38:52 AM1 votes

I'd love to see new animations for a napkin to dab at his mouth :P Looks great, sorry for the skin color similarity to urf kench

Candurill3/10/2016, 1:05:25 PM1 votes

Love it!!! Please make this!!! as a Tahm Kench main I am in desperate need of a good skin!!!

Blue Moon Wolf3/10/2016, 2:55:51 PM1 votes

I'd say give him gentleman like dialog via gentleman Chogath , but he already talks like that .__.