How would you skin the unskinnables?

usul1202·7/24/2019, 7:14:03 PM·30 votes·15,572 views

You've just been hired by riot to design a skin for a champ who hasn't gotten one in a while (the most recent image I could find of the list: https://gyazo.com/87ea07bde5b30e60225a0f4725fee740 ). You're not constrained by popularity, but you do have to follow the general riot guidelines (skins are from a skinline, and follow that lines rules [such as humans for project]). What's your first champ, skinline, and how do you impliment it?

My personal pick: trick-or-treat bard, for the Halloween skin line. He's got on a Charlie brown level ghost costume and is carrying around a little plastic pumpkin bin of treats. As he gains chimes, it fills up with candy. The chimes are big candy bars scattered throughout the map.

His q could be a white, ethereal kinda animation.

W is a pumpkin that carves over the duration and when it's full, a candle lights up inside.

E turns everyone inside into a spooky ghost for the trip.

Ult, I'm not sure how much it can be changed while maintaining gameplay, but the ethereal look of morde ult in spectator mode would be a nice touch if doable.

Honorable mention: this absolutely amazing dark star xerath concept by Slown Damn. Skin: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/443/271/large/slown-damn-darkstarxerath.jpg?1483811601 Q: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/443/281/large/slown-damn-q.jpg?1483811675 W: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/443/279/large/slown-damn-w.jpg?1483811666 E: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/443/273/large/slown-damn-e.jpg?1483811611 R: https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/443/278/large/slown-damn-r.jpg?1483811653

What would be your first pick for champion, skin line, and how would you make it work with their abilities/model?

63 Comments

Tormentula7/24/2019, 8:23:39 PM13 votes

Guardian of the sands Rek'sai,

I'm surprised she wasnt just released with that skin.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c3/47/32/c34732a01af8151ef098a04101c9dbb8.png

Marukuso7/24/2019, 7:59:11 PM12 votes

Daleesta:

April Fools Skin

It's Kalista but with Nidalee's model.

4 Step Cadence7/24/2019, 8:13:15 PM12 votes

Blood Moon Mordekaiser, legendary tier.

In a time now long forgotten, it was Mordekaiser who led the Blood Moon Cult with an iron fist. His rule went unquestioned by many, except for a young Twisted Fate, who thought himself much more fit to lead than the iron tyrant. After years of conspiring, he finally went through with his plan, striking down Mordekaiser with his own weapon before beheading him during the ritualistic sacrifice. Mordekaiser's spirit became trapped in the mirror dimension, the domain of demons, and many thought him to be trapped there forever. But now, centuries later, Mordekaiser has returned to the material realm to take back what is rightfully his, and punish all those responsible.

Passive: A vortex of blood and souls.

Q: An explosion of blood/ink that starts red but fades to purple and then black.

W: Basically the same thing.

E: Same thing, but more demonic instead of ghostly.

R: Pulled into the mirror dimension, domain of the demons.

https://i.imgur.com/ubI2EpX.jpg[]

This is my concept sketch for his face/head. As you can see, he is damaged from getting hit by Nightfall. When he's in his R and after he kills someone with his R, the damage is repaired and he has the moon between his horns. I may also have it so that his third eye is closed and he opens it when he ults as well.

For his head, I wanted it to be like a living embodiment of the Blood Moon symbol, with curved horns that resemble the crescent and something in the middle to resemble the arrow. I tried the horns curving down, but he looked too much like Alistar, so I had the horns curve up instead. I tried and eye instead of the moon, but that was too "Lord of the Rings" looking. I tried no beard, but it didn't feel right without it(what he's based on, oni and ogre, often have facial hair as well).

BLIGHTBRINGER7/24/2019, 9:37:23 PM8 votes

I'm going to pick Varus and Kalista since I don't think LCS themed Skins count. It would only be them two in this new PROJECT Skin Line, both Legendary Skins, and it would be even better if they had a VS event too. So essentially...

  • ##SKIN LINE NAME --------> PROJECT://_C͜Ǫ҉͘R̵Ŕ҉U̴̵P̶͘TÈ҉D

  • ##VS EVENT NAME --------> R̴E̶̛ŢR͟͢IB̛ÙT̵̶̕I̧͟҉Ǫ̕͜N͘ [vs] V̵͜͡ÈN̕͏G̶͡E̷À͝N̸C͏̨̕E (The titles of Varus and Kalista)

I have a strong idea for Visuals for the PROJECT Varus, but no so much for Kalista in the same depth (still working on it). One cool thing I think is having her Hair (the Pony Hairstyle) be just a simple Lifepod Hose Plug instead.

##PROJECT: Varus Varus (1820 RP)

##PROJECT: Kalista Kalista (1820 RP)

** * STILL IN PROGRESS** *

kyoyaoaaa7/24/2019, 9:39:43 PM6 votes

Who are the "unskinables" idk Zilean Young Zilean He's young Zilean Everyone is sexually confused by bishie kpop looking zileann Ezreal gets deleted

On the other hand... Ekko Old Ekko He's old Ekko When he rolls you hear a crunch and he says "oh my back!"

Warlord Dienekes7/24/2019, 10:00:16 PM5 votes

There is only Star Guardian Urgot.

His knees shoot out rainbows and glitter. His ult would be a carebear heart blasting out to force his enemies to come in for a hug.

And every line of dialogue is altered to be incredibly inspiring and motivation but delivered in the same deep asthmatic tone he currently has.

Larriet7/25/2019, 8:22:25 AM4 votes

Literally anything but Championship, please. Taliyah

Srbonator7/25/2019, 10:43:48 AM3 votes

Battleboss morde

RekSaii7/25/2019, 12:30:55 AM3 votes

As a Rek'sai main i've wanted this one forever Dragon Trainee-1350 A rather..interesting addition to the roster of Dragons for the Dragon Trainers, They've chosen the 'Let her do her own thing approach' As she trains herself to fly spit fire and among other things survive in the world of the unknown Q Is her spinning around spewing fire, nothing crazy but has potential. W is..the W...She's just underground what more do you want./Knock up. She Erupts from the ground in a burst of flames knocking up the first target hit. E-True Damage bite with some fire. R-She dashes unground before flying into the air with her wings.

idk i've always liked the Idea

xelaker7/25/2019, 4:11:50 AM3 votes

There isn't really anyone all that hard to slap a skin on but riot did the math and you want another yas/lux skin

Bârd7/25/2019, 6:23:58 AM3 votes

Bard

Brad.

  • His body is made up of sports jerseys and a beer hat, with a Foam Finger for a hand.
  • Meeps have tiny jerseys and beer hats/baseball caps.
  • Q is unchanged.
  • W is a Keg.
  • E is unchanged.
  • R has an "OOOOOOOOOOOH " sound effect if you hit somebody.
Neamean7/25/2019, 2:25:38 AM2 votes

Skinline: Rift Quest

Adventurer Udyr

Each form is a different class.

Tiger-Rouge, who apply a bleed

Turtle-Paladin, praise the lord for a shield

Bear-Barbarian, beserker speed

Phoenix-Mage, magic enhance punch

Ionian Vulpix7/25/2019, 8:46:30 PM2 votes

Elderwood Kindred.

Nithke7/25/2019, 10:08:36 AM2 votes

Project Talon, instead of fkin akali

Camille Ferrøs7/24/2019, 8:13:19 PM2 votes

I would give them skins that fit their theme rather than just throwing random champions in random themes.

Ryusaether7/25/2019, 7:14:34 AM2 votes

I would definitely go for a VS legendary for Viktor and Jayce, it could be tue usual Order vs Chaos, or maybe even better, an extremization of their characters. Like Perfect Viktor and dunno what for Jayce tbh, I just want a Viktor Legendary to upgrade his model and animations and have a proper VO.

I would like them to improve on his Zaunite technomaturgical look, making him gradually upgrade every time he buys his Hextexh Core components, changing the upgrade based on what you upgrade, and reaching the pinnacle at the last one.

For example, when you upgrade his Q it changes his glove an give him a glowy one with different effects and maybe give it a different projectile, when you upgrade his E it makes the mechanical arm become a laser gun like his Creator skin amd change the color of the laser and give it a cool aftershock effect, and when you upgrade his W i don't really know, but when you upgrade his ult you can change the core element of the skin (like the center of the body in the creator line).

Jeddy0177/25/2019, 12:03:38 AM2 votes

Break the unbreakable Touch the untouchable Skin the unskinnable Row Row, Fight the Powah!!

I'm not sorry. I had to once I read the title.

ToolooT7/25/2019, 1:45:32 AM2 votes
Project Xayah7/26/2019, 4:02:18 AM1 votes

Just an FYI for everyone, there was a thread posted yesterday listing the champ who have gone the longest without skins (excluding esports skins, I believe) which you can check for referrence here: https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/general-discussion/7rOdHl8V-champions-who-have-gone-longest-without-a-skin

Personally, I'd get the ball rolling on a Woad Raider Udyr skin, give the man a little attention considering he's been around since season 1 and hasn't received a skin in over 4 years.

After that, I'm definitely getting an ultimate skin done for Quinn and Valor (and renaming them in the process because fuck willump), and all the haters can just deal with it.

ORB1TS7/24/2019, 8:52:37 PM1 votes

I was just thinking Dark Star Xerath or Asol. Like cmon its blatantly there and free.

KronosXVIIII7/25/2019, 7:06:04 AM1 votes

i know yall aint bouta just act like Blood Moon Kayn wouldnt be the sickest thing on the planet

PlsRitoRepairS107/25/2019, 11:45:07 AM1 votes

I mean, Udyr've mastered spirits of so many animals that we can make so many different themes, without focus on main four.

Sarengeti Udyr: Udyr as Masai, and hist stances are differen, african animals:

Tiger -> Lion Turtle -> Rhino Bear -> Wildebeest Phoenix -> Leopard, or something

Fairytale Udyr: Tiger -> Griffon Turtle -> Basilisk/Gargoyle/any "tough creature" Bear -> Owlbear/any raging fantasy beast Phoenix -> Dragon

Sancre7/25/2019, 1:54:17 PM1 votes

Gonna use some from other concepts i've made, but I'm also gonna make most of these right now, so they might sound iffy.

Udyr

Master Arcade Udyr

A veteran arcade player, known for being the only player to ever defeat the mighty Mordekaiser before this one disappeared. His incredible play style, being able to switch between total offense, total defense, speedrunning or just bursting down everything on the run granted him the title of "Master of Arcades"

Skarner

Ora Beast Skarner

A creature originating from the Odyssey universe, having evolved after consuming enough Ora, this beast have integrated the gold substance into his organism, and with it a miriad voices contained in it. What was before a wild beast, is now a gentle soul that looks forward to help others through the use of Ora, quite a rarity, considering that Ora overload turn most sentient species extremely violent

Xerath

Arcade Core Xerath

An unknown entity of myths, said to be the root of all videogames. With a pixelated armor and a body overflowing with codes both ancient and recently made, this almighty being is supposed to be the key to dominating the whole Arcade World. Always part of legends among the best arcade players, his existence has finally been confirmed after Veigar started to look everywhere for hints of his location.

Zilean

Death Blossom Zilean

Looks can be deceiving, and Zilean is a good example of this. Posing as the pacific spirit of a gigant,white flower on his back, this voracious being devours the lifeforce of others and when they are broken, make them bloom again as another Death Blossom

Mordekaiser

Glitched Boss Mordekaiser

Formerly the most cruel and villanous boss of all, not even his legendary strenght, able to keep it unbeatable to all but the best player, could help him when one of his minibosses empowered by the code itself managed to banish him, to where the Thrash Data is sent and deleted. Mordekaiser refused to disappear, he recomposed himself from 0s and 1s, and it has come back to delete Veigar and recover his former power by integrating the Arcade Core.

Mordekaiser was such a hard boss that many books were written as walkthroughs just to know how to get close to defeat him, but since he became a glitched unit with an ever-spasming pixelated armor and oozing bug energy, only one book remains: "The Great Book of Mordekaiser's Glitches".

RekSai

Ora Beast Rek'sai

A creature of the Odyssey universe that absorbed enough Ora to turn sentient, deciding then to use this newfound power in order to create an underground territory where her whole race can live in peace. As a mother, she can give the gift of Ora-powered sentience to others of her kind. While they still can't speak, they have made really interesting progress that often surprise explorers that stumble upon their nest planets

Lady Rek'Sai

An elegant and exotic lady, married to the gentlemany Cho'Gath, both conform a high standing couple that overflow with nobility. She can't really talk, but it would be the first skin with subtitles in League of Legends.

Kassadin

Odyssey Kassadin

Maybe the most famous explorer in the universe, Kassadin has been everywhere and done almost anything. Filled with endless determination, experience and resourcefullness, Kassadin uses wit, brawn and equipment to flawlessly surpass any obstacle during his adventures.

Velkoz

Ora Beast Vel'koz

A former Odyssey skin that has turned into a filantropist due to the effect of excessive amounts of Ora. This creature protects the humanity from all harm with searing rays of golden energy.

Abyssal Vel'koz

One of the most feared giant creatures along with Crabgot, this being swims in complete silence and sinks ships and even planes with his kilometric tentacles and powerfull blast of boiling water

Sion

WorldBreaker Sion

A titan that rose from the "Cradle of the WorldBreakers", born from the soul of a man that died due to the curse that gets imposed to those that dare enter the Cradle. Ready to end the World as we know it, pulverizing everything that dares to stand in his way.

Nocturne

Squeaky Nocturne

A toy villain, while incredibly cruel, squeaking everytime a kid squeezes him has led to some psychological issues...that he can't really take on everyone due to his plastic blades

Shyvana

Chameleon Shyvana

A magical chameleon that can turn into a beautiful woman wearing a Chameleon onesie. While in human form she can use nature magic to attack her foes, is when she takes her true form of a huge Chameleon when things get serious... however no one is sure wich color will she be every time the transformation happens, she can only hope that is the right one to camouflage and flee if things get out of hand

Kindred

Eclipse Kindred

The Solar Lamb and the Lunar Wolf, always running away from each other, always running towards each other. A Spirit of contradiction that craves to be one again with their other half, and that upon finally achieving their dream, will open the door to the Ancient Gods and eternal damnation

Volibear

New Future Volibear

A miraculous augmented creature, born from the aliance of Piltover and Zaun, creating a living beast fueled by both Chemtech and Hextech, way sturdier and powerful than any other natural occurring beast before

Taric

God-Hammer Taric (God-Hair Taric if you want to see Aatrox pop a vein)

A compassionate and handsome man that achieved godhood by using his hammer to protect others. The radiance only improved all his positive qualities, so right now is quite hard to contemplate such divine beauty, as it burns like the morning sun, while striking like a cataclysm for those that harm the innocent

Kalista

A young witch from the coven that uses thorns from ancient gods in order to make her enemies bend their knee, even when she is losing her humanity due to having such eldrich artifact always besides her

Pierce The Veal7/25/2019, 2:37:47 PM1 votes

Dark Star Nocturne. Ult turns him into a dark star. Q gets given the dark star appearance. W popping makes him glow and glint.

His blades have the whole theme going for him.

Crazy Cat lady kindred. Her Wolf gets replaced by a cat. Instead of shooting arrows she throws kitty litter. Her ult circle gets a kitty themed appearance.

Illuminati Vel’Koz. Nuff said.

Hockey Star player Sion.

Zilean: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2DlK6UYv42c Give him the “foxy grandpa” hat and the roller skates. He throws disco balls instead of clocks. Ult gives a spinning disco ball with rave lights or whatnot. Boom

Classic Pizza Feet Mordekaiser. Cheap skin. Reskins Morde to look terrible like old Morde.

Obligatory Human Nocturne: https://m.imgur.com/a/KfTNw I’m not sorry you’re sorry. It must be done if only to prove RiotAmes wrong.

Dreyka Kintaso7/25/2019, 3:09:17 PM1 votes

Snowking Kled Kled Riding a Reindeer, with a candycane as weapon.

Slightly x-mas themed spells (snowflakes on autoattacks) + when he ults he leaves a trail of presents and you can hear x-mas bells ring.

CasterGilgamesh7/25/2019, 6:40:35 PM1 votes

Atlantes AurelionSol he could be so good or Dark Star AKA Chaotic nebula AurelionSol (legendary or Ultimate) Elemental AurelionSol (legendary or Ultimate) Red nosed (Christmas skin) AurelionSol Send me my check in the mail [slayer-jinx-wink]

SailorSeal7/26/2019, 2:05:35 AM1 votes

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/529936641117257728/600487441614241802/image0.png

Well if I wanted to design a skin, I’d like to get paid for it first. But I’ve been of a mind that really wants an “Eye of Providence” kinda skin for Vel’koz.

Blue Moon Wolf7/26/2019, 3:10:25 AM1 votes

Udyr Legendary: Nightmare Udyr (name pending)

Design: Each form would reflect a different horror based aspect as well as using different audio effects on his voice in each form.

Q - Bear - easiest concept of the 4. Ghost/spirit like in design, sort of how the reworked Volibear is depicted. Makes his voice ghostly and echo on activation. ghostly trail behind Udyr as his ms boost is active. Stuns could make a quick ghostly sound on hit http://www.epilogue.net/sites/default/files/images/13/06/45438_1360040400.jpg

W - Turtle - Sort of a Lovecraftin turtle design. Voice sounds sort of "drowned" being the best way I can describe it. shield could be covered in strange runes and designs http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070715185257/finalfantasy/images/c/c5/Adamantoise_2_ffviii.jpg

E - Tiger - zombie/undead Tiger. Voice would sound "rotting" and raspy. lingering damage could appear sort of like a "viral infection" to go along with the undead theme. https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cod-blops-4-zombie-tiger.png

**R - Pheonix **- Demonic bird. voice sounds sort of like Gatekeeper Galio. releases greenish flames for both passive and active. https://bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rodan.png