Any Chance for an Ezreal Style VU for Lulu?

SSmotzer·Mar 24, 2019·65 votes·19,356 views

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/c/ca/Lulu_Render.png/revision/latest?cb=20181110200942

Let's be honest, beside Rumble, Lulu is probably the hardest yordle to look at.

Plus with the redesign of yordles, Lulu doesn't quite fit in with the rest. https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/5/5b/Tristana_Render.png/revision/latest?cb=20181118031023

That and with the new face tech, she can have a fully expressive face, like Poppy. https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/0/0a/Poppy_Render.png/revision/latest?cb=20190112191536

69 Comments

BoltonatorMar 24, 201945 votes

I wouldn’t mind some interactions with Pix if they did.

Just my opinion though.

Lulu

PaladinNOMar 24, 20196 votes

As far as I know, the only Lulu skin with actual Pix interactions (at least where he has his own SFX/unique movements) is Dragon Trainer Lulu. Which, ironically, is to my knowledge the second 1350 RP skin ever released.

Arcade LuluMar 24, 201919 votes

Yes please

And hopefully they'll also give visual updates to bittersweet, Wicked and dragon trainer skins. 'cause those look AWFUL (And maybe Dragon trainer will finally get it's own recall as an 1350 skin)

Tesla EffectMar 25, 201912 votes

Make her look like this https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrNtBqPWkAExPRo.jpg

UomoAfideMar 26, 20191 votes

Aww

Chembaron YamadaMar 24, 20197 votes

beside Rumble, Lulu is probably the hardest yordle to look at.

You forgot this guy: Corki

But yes, it would be awesome to see Lulu getting a VU. I see alot of Lulu fanart in the internet and she always looks so god damn cute. Then I see her model in game and can just think "reality, you are disgusting me again".

SSmotzerMar 25, 20191 votes

Well Corki looks fine for what he is suppose to be, plus Riot already said they are looking into Corki.

Chembaron YamadaMar 25, 20194 votes

Nope, he really doesn't.

He actually looks just like a midget, there are many people who are not even aware that he is a yordle at all! He is in dire need of his rework.

SSmotzerMar 25, 20191 votes

The reason for that is because of his glamour. All yordles look like midgets to most humans.

Chembaron YamadaMar 25, 20195 votes

It doesn't make sense that Corki is literally the only yordle in the entire game (and we have quite alot of them) who we see in his glamour version, when every single other yordle is shown in their furry form in the game.

It doesn't have to do with glamour. Back then when Corki got designed, glamour wasn't even a thing yet. Corki is outdated visually. That's reality.

JonnyBoyyMar 24, 20194 votes

hopefully! but not after blitz and the other deserving champs that needs VU/VgU more are finish.

LeafyGreenMar 24, 20194 votes

Blitzcrank has such an iconic look, like Teemo, where even if they are outdated they don't look bad and will likely never need to be changed. I much rather them spend time on champions like Udyr and Anivia who feel stiff and are huge eyesores without having a memorable image associated with them like Blitzcrank

Chembaron YamadaMar 24, 20193 votes

Blitzcrank definitely is outdated in terms of looks. He is considered as one of the strongest candidates for an Ezreal type update in the future. Got mentioned by Rioters in this context several times.

LeafyGreenMar 24, 20191 votes

Most of what I read has Rioters mention champions like Udyr, Amumu, Mundo, Jax, Wukong… all of these champions are either way more outdated looking or have problems with their gameplay that I think should come first before Blitzcrank personally.

But with Morgana and Ezreal visual updates being so recent Blitzcrank getting an update similar to theirs would be pretty great

Chembaron YamadaMar 24, 20192 votes

You refer to the old list they usually posted when they got asked who would get a general VGU. These include some total VGU champions as well, such as Dr. Mundo who will definitely get a major update and not just an Ezreal level upgrade.

https://imgur.com/a/NhXbgx3#Mv1TDqv This was posted by a Rioter on reddit, mentioning that the first champion coming to his mind for the Ezreal update are indeed Blitzcrank, Jax, and Kennen. Jax Kennen

SSmotzerMar 25, 20191 votes

They changed their mind and pushed their updates. Instead they just updated their visual effects.

Chembaron YamadaMar 25, 20194 votes

They didn't change their mind at all. I can assure you that Dr. Mundo is still a high priority target for a complete VGU (not the Ezreal type, but a whole kit rework), even if he got his skill effects updated recently.

LeafyGreenMar 25, 20191 votes

Ya they literally redid Pulsefire Ezreal's model and specifically the abilities twice before reworking him

iamthegoatofwarMar 24, 20193 votes

udyr's spirit guardian is his visual update. This is common knowledge.

DomoRoboMar 24, 20194 votes

I completely agree! I love Lulu so much, but she is rather hard to look at. I feel like Lulu, Rumble and Corki definitely deserve a VU sometime in the future.

Ir AbelasMar 24, 20193 votes

I definitely agree she needs one, but there are a handful of other champions that need one far more than her. I don't know how Pantheon and Morde mains have made this far. Either way, maybe she'll hopefully be mentioned in the next champion roadmap.

NegaRedMar 24, 20193 votes

It's a bit biased to say that. Kennen, Amumu , Corki, Teemo or Veigar are more in need than Lulu. She need a Vu but isn't in priority.

SSmotzerMar 25, 20191 votes

They need gameplay updates. Lulu's gameplay is fine.

SukishooMar 25, 20191 votes

But in order for her to get an Ezreal style update they'd need to have some kind of smaller gameplay to update. So it's unlikely that she'd get one since hers is just fine. The ones that they have mentioned such as Kennen, Blitz, Jarvan, Jax, have various things they could fix up for their gameplay.

Rathar DashingMar 24, 20193 votes

I think Teemo is the hardest Yordle to look at.

Mostly because he's invisible.

LeafyGreenMar 24, 20192 votes

I have been wanting the same thing, Lulu literally looks like a squashed melon with old Irelia hair [slayer-jinx-unamused]

PaladinNOMar 24, 20192 votes

There are some high-polygon DT Lulu art floating around. https://www.deviantart.com/missmaddytaylor/art/LoL-Dragon-Trainer-Lulu-2-337606328 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/rXX9G

I don't know whether these are all fan made, or something-something official concepts, but apparently they got outright scrapped from ever getting into the game due to "increased demand on the GPU".

Of course this was years ago (2012 from what I could find), and is utter nonsense these days (even cheaper GPUs like GTX 1660 and RTX 2060 is more than capable of handling a few more polygons).

Which is a pity, as I still maintain Dragon Trainer Lulu is only missing a proper recall animation (which, again, is something that won't happen - several threads on the matter - due to no income for Tencent, the small indie company) to be one the best ever 1350 RP skins.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlhsI7CXoAAlTNI.png

SukishooMar 25, 20191 votes

The Artstation one is when they released Dragon Trainer Trist, they updated the Dragon Trainer Lulu skin. The Deviant Art is her original release.

Baron von JigglyMar 24, 20192 votes

They would have to actually care enough about Yordles first for that. (this is the same company that asked if Yordles are really needed in the League world at a point.)

Emo TwinkMar 24, 20192 votes

I'd love this so much, as long as they didnt change her voice actress ! Lulu is one of my fav sups ;w;

Always angry tbhMar 24, 20192 votes

Yes PLEASE. Lulu's animations are so bad, it doesn't feel nice to play her at all.

CasterGilgameshMar 25, 20192 votes

Kennen needs one more IMO just ew

Ionian VulpixMar 24, 20191 votes

Her and Ahri are probably the best characters for these types of updates. Their gameplay still holds up well, save for maybe 1 ability, but their models are so outdated and they have no voice lines. Ahri needs her tails to come from a center point at the base of her spine, not whatever she has now.

Chembaron YamadaMar 24, 20192 votes

They were never mentioned by Rioters for the top candidates for an Ezreal update. They mostly mentioned champions like these: Blitzcrank Kennen Jax JarvanIV These champions have stable functioning kits, but look completely horrible compared to Ahri. I can see Lulu as another top candidate, but not Ahri.

Mael JadeMar 24, 20191 votes

I am not up to date with the lore but she is not a Yordle, she is a Human that entered the Fairy Realm and thus became eternally young or something

4 Step CadenceMar 24, 201910 votes

Should probably read up, then.

The yordle mage Lulu is known for conjuring dreamlike illusions and fanciful creatures as she roams Runeterra with her fairy companion Pix. Lulu shapes reality on a whim, warping the fabric of the world, and what she views as the constraints of this mundane, physical realm. While others might consider her magic at best unnatural, and at worst dangerous, she believes everyone could use a touch of enchantment.

Chembaron YamadaMar 25, 20192 votes

Ok, I really didn't think there would be someone questioning that Lulu is a yordle.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWMP9z_hP2w8xiV3uF1oN7ek2nYO2me9PEcc8z2RZwXaa70TBd Well done, Maelrus, now you made Lulu cry! [slayer-jinx-unamused]

GET THAT BULLY! [sg-shisa]

4 Step CadenceMar 25, 20191 votes

I don't know if she ever had old lore that described her as just a little girl that became magical after entering a magical realm, but... I'm pretty sure being exposed to magic doesn't turn you into a weird fluffy purple thing. Sprouting little fairy wings or something? Maybe. But completely changing form? Nah. Not unless its Void or something.

Chembaron YamadaMar 25, 20193 votes

Nah, as far as I know she has always been a yordle.

Emo TwinkMar 25, 20193 votes

she was designed to be a support yordle from the beginning.

Mad MalkieMar 25, 20191 votes

Wait i think people forgot Heimerdinger ....... Don't forget Heimerdinger, he is also a Yordle that could do with a change/updated look.

SSmotzerMar 25, 20196 votes

...The Dong looks amazing. What you talkin' 'bout?

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/3/3f/Heimerdinger_Render.png/revision/latest?cb=20170504124307

AbiwonKenabiMar 25, 20191 votes

But Heimer already got an update. I think he still looks fine.

SukishooMar 25, 20193 votes

What?!

Have you NEVER seen his original look http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-69NYUpyG1ko/Uw_88-Pm7sI/AAAAAAAAMsU/bsSjIieTNsM/s1600/h1.jpg he looks fine.

4 Step CadenceMar 25, 20192 votes

Oh Jesus Christ what the fuck is that on the left. I'm afraid. Put that thing back in The Lollipoppy hellhole you pulled it out of please.

Chembaron YamadaMar 26, 20192 votes

Tbh, when I saw the original Heimerdinger back then, I actually thought that this is a bare brain and not hair... It was terrifying....

Flamingo TangoApr 10, 20191 votes

I love lulu's kit, and I enjoy the way she looks but a visual update of the champion only (not the skills, the skills are super cute and glittery as is) would be fine. I really hope they do not change lulu's kit.

SSmotzerApr 10, 20191 votes

Actually, if they changed Pix to be more of a pet that just a point and click, that would be pretty neat.

Like if Help, Pix changed into a command that moved Pix and shielded allies and damaged enemies when Pix got near them. Kinda like a Orianna's ball.

Then Whimsy could be a bit more... Whimsical. Like if the polymorph could work both ways, and turn allies into giant pixies or something like a scary version of what she turns enemies into, while keeping and buffing all their attacks and abilities. Cause right now Whimsy just benefits attack speed champions.

Plus her Wicked skin should be changed to be more in line with the Bewitching skin line.

Flamingo TangoApr 10, 20191 votes

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Actually, if they changed Pix to be more of a pet that just a point and click, that would be pretty neat.

Like if Help, Pix changed into a command that moved Pix and shielded allies and damaged enemies when Pix got near them. Kinda like a Orianna's ball.

Then Whimsy could be a bit more... Whimsical. Like if the polymorph could work both ways, and turn allies into giant pixies or something like a scary version of what she turns enemies into, while keeping and buffing all their attacks and abilities. Cause right now Whimsy just benefits attack speed champions.

Plus her Wicked skin should be changed to be more in line with the Bewitching skin line.

ah yeah, if it buffed ap champs it would be nice too.

But They must keep the little fluffball you turn people into! they must! It's so cute and whismical!

SSmotzerApr 10, 20191 votes

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ah yeah, if it buffed ap champs it would be nice too.

But They must keep the little fluffball you turn people into! they must! It's so cute and whismical!

Well of course, I'm saying you turn enemies into little helpless things, and you turn your allies into big monster things. Like Bittersweet Lulu turn enemies into cupcakes and her allied into a candy monster.