Jhin Needs a New and Better Mask (closer to the original!)

StigtriX··8 votes·14,107 views

Chipi 99's post --> [Jihns mask is disappointing]

I was inspired by Chipi99's post about how Jhin's mask is disappointing and made a new mask, based on the splash art. I chose this option, so that Riot would have a smaller job than what they would have if I based it on the mask in the teaser. I have tried to stay as close as possible to the splash art, but I have not included the pattern, nor the wear and tear. I might make a new one with that too, but this would at least be a better choice that is closer to the splash art, and pretty close to the teased mask too. If the intention for a plainer mask was clearity, I have followed Riot's preferred option from the start.

To make room for a wooden mask like Jhin has in the teaser, the hue and contrast of his poncho could be tweaked.

Wooden Mask http://i.imgur.com/jcOwqFT.png

Steel Mask - Pink Splash http://i.imgur.com/PAT9xwf.png

Black Background http://i.imgur.com/66yI23k.png

Teaser Mask (left) - In-game Mask (right) http://i.imgur.com/hJSanRb.png (taken from Chipi99's post)

Splash Art Mask http://i.imgur.com/CEbw5Vr.png

7 Comments

DrCyanide4 votes
Andrionar2 votes

Orignal looks better, but your is still a lot better then the current one. You gave more textures to it.

StigtriX1 votes

Yes, I agree, but I do not think it is realistic to get the pattern and intricate details of the original in on the current model. The mask is too small, and their game engine does not seem to be made with such small details in mind. The pattern would be lost when you zoom out anyway, but the original shape and style of the mask should be easy to implement. Thus, I have made a plain rendition of the splash art mask with fewer details, but still far more detailed than the current in-game version.

Battalion1 votes

Using the top most "Wooden Mask" as a replacement would make me the happiest little Jhin in the play.

LeGovernor2 votes

In my opinion, the wooden mask is the right choice. In fact I can't understand why RIOT made in-game his mask like it is made of steel instead of following the original design of copper/wood color

Battalion2 votes

I don't know either. It also plays into "practical effects" which is what stage presence is built off of. It's a lot more in theme than a metal mask which is cold, crude, and hard. A wooden mask is lively, crafted, and something **died to become beautiful **to make it.

StigtriX1 votes

I noticed I forgot to add the splash art mask, which I have based my mask on. Corrected! :) Now it is easier for you to compare.

More from Story, Art, & Sound

More by StigtriX