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Ironscale Shyvana Update Idea

Epicurus·2/13/2018, 7:38:10 AM·5 votes·3,328 views

Shyvana will most likely be receiving splash art updates at some point, and I think this would be a good opportunity to explore the fantasy of her Ironscale skin. http://lolwp.com/wp-content/uploads/Shyvana_Splash_1.jpg

What if this skin were to represent an alternate universe where Shyvana was allied with Noxus rather than Demacia, in the same vein as Noxus Poppy? No in-game changes would be necessary, as the skin already has the red and black colour scheme of Noxus, and Shyvana's armour is appropriately practical and militaristic compared to her classic skin. The updated splash art would only need to feature a Noxian banner, or the silhouette of the Immortal Bastion.

I think it would be an intriguing alternate fantasy to explore. Shyvana is currently only allied with Demacia because that's where she happened to end up whilst fleeing from her mother. She could have just as easily ended up in Noxus instead, a nation that would embrace her draconian heritage rather than fear it, and then who knows what path her story would take?

Is this a cool idea, or should I stop trying?

8 Comments

Necrozard2/13/2018, 11:20:12 PM5 votes

I feel like the core fantasy of "Ironscale Shyvana" is to look like a more human and feminine Shyvana.

It's more of a RPG-themed skin ( Rugged Garen ) than an evil-looking Noxian skin ( Dreadknight Garen / Noxus Poppy )

But i still think that you're idea is interesting

GreenLore2/13/2018, 2:17:29 PM4 votes

Feels like a neat idea. Though I doubt she'll get splash art updates anytime soon(well maybe she can get some skinlore until then)

Forhonor3212/14/2018, 7:06:51 PM2 votes

As much as I'm up for the alternate Noxian Shyvana skin, I don't think altering Ironscale should be the case.

Noxus just got updated and when you look at most of the new concept art for the soldiers or even the looks Swain Darius Sion Noxus Poppy even, there's a certain theme and style to the skin. Compare that to Ironscale which at first glance is similar but on closer inspection it isn't quite there.

I still like the idea of Shyvana getting a skin if she aligned with Noxus in a "what if" scenario though, I've even suggested it myself. But as to having Ironscale be updated for that, I'm not too sure off. Hell, if anything I'll argue that Darkflame would be more like Noxian Shyvana.

In short: Ironscale is more or less not that close to represent a Noxian version of her. They would either have to tweek Darkflame, since it's closer to the look, or make an entirely new skin for that to work.

Wild Geese2/14/2018, 4:19:54 AM1 votes

I don't know. I feel like this was the best damn splash art made before 2012. Look at it, it's majestic and cool. You are anime when you pick this skin.

They could do better now but I'd be sad to see it go.

Rebonack2/14/2018, 5:58:27 PM1 votes

I always figured that Ironscale Shy was just glamored to look more human 'n openly wearing Demacian armor. This is Shy once she has been totally accepted by her adopted home.