What splash arts tell the best stories?

Tattersall·3/10/2017, 10:44:22 PM·10 votes·8,961 views

A lot of skin lines have whole backstories to them, but the only things we know about them come from voice lines and the splash art. For example, the Arclight skin line was originally just Varus mixed with Kid Icarus, but then a story was created out of that skin. Now the story is that Varus and Vayne are "holy avengers uplifted by a gigantic golden-tentacled god (so in his splash Vel'koz is testing the faithful and Varus and Vayne are supernatural zealots that passed that test and ascended)."

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So I think that splash arts are meant to give you that first look into a skin or champion, and it really is a great splash art that tells a tale. For example: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4QHRGvVcAADjYq.jpg This is a great splash art. Most people agree with me on that. But I feel that it's so much more than just a picture of Diana as a demon priestess. I see a person who has made a pact with a demon mask, one that gives her the power to accompish her righteous goals, but a demon nonetheless. The sigil that seems burned on to her forehead is proof of this contract, but the expression on her face seems subdued, like she knows she has to put on the mask, but also knows that she loses herself in the process. When I thought up my question, this was really the only splash that immediately came to mind, but feel free to discuss more than one splash.

So that's that. Now, what splash art (including base splashes) do you find that you can overanalyze? What splashes do you think tell a deeper story?

31 Comments

Stars Shaper3/11/2017, 2:32:22 PM10 votes
Papa Andrei3/11/2017, 1:47:35 AM9 votes

http://www.leaguesplash.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Creator-Viktor.jpg

Probably this one. It shows how Viktor went from a guy who just wants to help humanity, be rejected far to much, and found these creatures, by stories or firsthand experience, and made an army out of them. It shows how he was bent and turned evil to show the world that his ideas were right.

PhoenixOfHeaven3/11/2017, 4:41:17 AM6 votes

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/d/df/Yorick_UndertakerSkin.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160823190229

Undertake Yorick, Easy. It perfectly depicts his theme of rebellion, with going against the Shadow Isles, but it also has an eerie storybook feel. His model and the background perfectly depict his character. Looking at the background, you see how grim the world is. The fact he's emerging out of it speaks wonders for who he is. And all this, Just for a skin. That's not even his default!

Lùmen3/13/2017, 8:16:05 AM2 votes

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gzQmtBJMxG0/WDNV6IOdrnI/AAAAAAAA__c/jFovm-rimZkOOvwhYznpFUXpzxIeLuueACLcB/s1600/Camille_Splash_1.jpg

Program Camille is on a secret mission, this event probably takes place on a quiet street in the middle of a post-apocalyptic Piltover where Creator Viktor conquered the town and his void-machine hybrid abominations are scouting the area for survivors. Camille's mission is to put them down, one by one until she reaches Viktor... I assumed this from the presence of a surveillance machine that is near Camille in the splash art. Kind of reminds me of Creator Viktor's machines, but this is just a theory

Duke of Sloths3/13/2017, 6:40:07 PM2 votes

http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/poppy-ragdoll.jpg

https://static.lolwallpapers.net/2017/02/589b335b3ccee.jpg

I like the idea that there are some toys that are appreciated but the ones that are ignored or trashed get possessed. Really great quality from these splashes, love the little details in them.

Xilixer3/14/2017, 7:43:18 AM2 votes

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/sites/default/files/styles/scale_xlarge/public/upload/arcligh_velkoz_splash_1920.jpg?itok=ctostKLA

there is quite a bit of interesting detail in this splash art. the person being disentigrated almost looks as if he did it willingly. the guards are just standing there watching it happen in awe/fear. they aren't even in combat stance pointing their spears towards vel'koz. i'm not too familiar with the building structures in the background so i hope someone can tell me where this takes place at.

Variks the Loyal3/14/2017, 7:49:07 AM2 votes

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/9/98/Pantheon_DragonslayerSkin.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160518195035

We may now stand a chance, but to wage a war, we will need more scales. And those with the courage to wear them.

Arcus Diabolus3/15/2017, 1:29:35 AM2 votes

http://pre11.deviantart.net/ff6d/th/pre/f/2011/277/3/2/lol___redeemed_exile_by_knockwurst-d4buedo.jpg

For me it's easily Redeemed Riven.

The name says it all. In the context of Riven's actual lore, this is loaded with story elements.

Everything from the new armor to the look of future hope on her face speaks volumes to me and I hope that this skin will be the direction Riot takes in terms of a lore update for Riven if she ever gets one.

Pale Pirate3/11/2017, 12:20:08 PM1 votes

I can't overanalyze right now, but I think these two have potential, so I'll hope someone else does it for me.

http://i.imgur.com/gLrMnl8.jpg http://img3.leaguecraft.com/skins/asset/skin_1372589555_760px_26363_1.jpg%22

xelaker3/11/2017, 2:07:37 AM1 votes

devil teemo...

GULAG 4 U3/15/2017, 1:38:09 AM1 votes

Project master yi splash shows some degree of backstory.

zlumpy3/16/2017, 7:31:01 AM1 votes

Surprise party amumu says a lot with just a picture.