Riot, please give Xin Zhao a horse

Zahtar·Aug 21, 2019·23 votes·14,199 views

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LewanorAug 21, 201914 votes

#AND THEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

Salvor HardınAug 21, 20195 votes

No. Hecarim

ZahtarAug 21, 201917 votes

being a horse ≠ riding a horse

ImTheJuggernautyAug 21, 20198 votes

Xin riding a horse wouldn't detract from hecarim. You're just being jelly.

Velzard of KozAug 21, 20192 votes

But it would push narrative that it's okay to use horses like mere vehicle, like objects, which is offensive to horsepeople. Hecarim would lead loud and passionate protest to speak for the horsepeople minority. It's already hard for him as person of death to deal with stereotypes.

XedlordAug 22, 20192 votes

Hecarim isn't a horse person, he's a deformed monster that got fused with his own horse, in fact his own iron order still rides their horses and it's not like he has a problem with that!

Velzard of KozAug 22, 20192 votes

So, basically, he transitioned from human to horseperson. Even more fuel into fire!

XedlordAug 24, 20191 votes

Just what kind of idiot are you?

Velzard of KozAug 24, 20193 votes

Yes

BârdAug 22, 20192 votes

I think he's saying Hecarim should ride a horse first.

AlsiusAug 22, 20192 votes

I don't think it's really our business to judge Hecarim for his sex life

GreenLoreAug 21, 20194 votes

The question would be how they could include it into his kit. Because I kinda can't imagine Xin being on his horse the whole time. It'd have to be part of a new skill or be just used for a recall animation.

ZahtarAug 21, 20194 votes

I really like his current ultimate but if he were to ride a horse instead I wouldn't mind

ImTheJuggernautyAug 21, 20192 votes

Just have him on his horse, and when he dashes to an enemy, instead, it's his horse making a leap. Xin is already incredibly bland, might as well spice him up some. Maybe give him a tiny bit better MS as well

GreenLoreAug 22, 20192 votes

Having a horse spawn and despawn within a single second would look incredibly awkward.

TheMan292Aug 21, 20193 votes

I cant see xin zhao on a horse to be honest (yes I know he has a spear, it's just hard for me to see)

ZahtarAug 21, 20194 votes

splash arts ?

TheMan292Aug 21, 20193 votes

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splash arts ?

ok now lol. just because he happens to be on a horse in a splash art does not make him seem like he should be on one. just like how sejuana rides a poro in one of her skins. just because she does, does not mean it makes more sense than a boar

GreenLoreAug 22, 20193 votes

Actually there isn't just one splash that depicts him with a horse, but 3 (commando, warring kingdoms and winged hussar, whose previous splash also featured a horse).

TheMan292Aug 22, 20191 votes

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Actually there isn't just one splash that depicts him with a horse, but 3 (commando, warring kingdoms and winged hussar, whose previous splash also featured a horse).

oh ok. I guess I just dont notice ever

mrmeddymanAug 21, 20193 votes

Eh there are better ways to make Xin Zhao than tacking a decidedly mundane animal under him JUST because he's riding a horse in one of his splash arts. Seems contrived is all...

Especially considering that we have more interesting mounts already in the game with Skaarl, Valor and Willump. You want Xin to be mounted fine, but let's do something better than a horse at the least.

GelsominoKillerAug 21, 20197 votes

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Eh there are better ways to make Xin Zhao than tacking a decidedly mundane animal under him JUST because he's riding a horse in one of his splash arts. Seems contrived is all...

Especially considering that we have more interesting mounts already in the game with Skaarl, Valor and Willump. You want Xin to be mounted fine, but let's do something better than a horse at the least.

C'mon dude.

Spear guy on an horse > spear guy

Don't be anti fun.

I'd really like to have a classical horse rider in the game. It's simple, it's common, but league lacks it.

ZahtarAug 21, 20192 votes

That.

mzicioAug 22, 20191 votes

There's an in-game tip/trivia while in the loading screen that mentions that some Demacians know how to ride raptors. Perhaps...?

Chembaron YamadaAug 22, 20193 votes

Honestly, with the way his kit functions, I prefer him being a foodsoldier and martial artist over riding a horse. You would have to rework his entire kit to realise that, most likely also going to completely rip off his in-game identity, which would be weird, since Xin Zhao does not have so glaring issues in his current kit that it would be justified to completely replace it.

Maybe they can give him a homeguard or recall animation with a horse, but that should be it for me.

KnKitsuneAug 22, 20193 votes

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Maybe they can give him a homeguard or recall animation with a horse, but that should be it for me.

Homeguard animation would be perfect.

Trias000Aug 22, 20193 votes

Here's a compromise: If there's Hecarim on Xin's team, Xin should be able to ride him.

14daysuspensionkAug 21, 20192 votes

Warring Kingdoms skin, you're welcome.

ZahtarAug 21, 20192 votes

in game please

14daysuspensionkAug 21, 20191 votes

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in game please

Well umm then, uhh...Hecarim...?

PigfootAug 22, 20192 votes

Heroes in Dota2 that ride something Chaos Knight KotL Mirana Luna Disruptor Abaddon Chen Batrider

Most of them are only for aesthetics and really don't have any abilities that scream, "must be riding something" It can be done, just don't think it's leagues style

ZzLiMezZAug 22, 20191 votes

New ultimate?

Xin Zhao summons his horse gaining movement speed (scaling with Bonus ad) and a shield (scaling with Bonus hp) for 8sec.

While riding: Q: Xin Zhao thrusts his spear in a straight line slowing first target hit and leaving a mark. W: Marked champions or large monsters, when in range, Xin Zao can flip target any direction a small distance. E: Xin Zhao's horse jumps forward pushing all enemy units aside. 2 charges per ult. Can be used to jump small walls. R: Xin zao dismounts becoming stunned for 1 sec

This is just a thought, i take any constructive criticism. Do mind i write this 02:41 and im tired summoner 3