One of the champions that could do with a VgU that nobody seems to talk about

Malicious Metal·10/27/2018, 8:31:11 PM·22 votes·11,636 views

(VgU as in just smaller gameplay changes like Ez's :P ) https://i.imgur.com/gmw27kT.jpg

Riven is one of League's more popular champions but nobody can deny that she's starting to show her age, be it in terms of gameplay, which relies mostly on "abusing" a bug, or on the visual side, she's really nudging closer to the point where she'll have to be updated.

Which is great! She's a character with a ton of potential for growth, especially in terms of visuals and voice over. The world of Runeterra has changed dramatically since she was released unto the rift, and with Noxus and Ionia having gotten substantial visual and lore overhauls she seems to no longer reflect the spirit of those two nations.

Her character archetype of the "Broken Hero", the Shellshocker trooper and the War veteran is a very interesting one that a lot of people could appreciate if she got more attention in form of updates to her look and gameplay.

Like, I might be alone on this, but I'd really want to highlight her scars, both physically and mentally, that she suffered from during the Noxian Invasion. Singed's Chemtech attack must've left a lot of scars.

Anyhow, just my two cents on Riven. Also, please, this is the Story and Art boards, try detaching any salt you might have from playing against her from the discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQcgUlkUv10

32 Comments

Pale Mask10/27/2018, 9:03:28 PM13 votes

Preferably no. Riven is one of the most popular champions in the game, who has already gotten a story arc devoted to her. Giving her a VGU whilst ignoring more outdated champions (cough Skarner cough Zilean etc.) is extremely biased, which sounds exactly like something Riot would do.

This post gives me the impression that you're just looking for ways to promote your (is it yours?) fanart.

D357R0Y3R10/27/2018, 8:33:12 PM9 votes

I remember when she got a mini rework on PBE

got cancelled 5 days later because of Riven mains backlash

QMighty10/27/2018, 10:04:36 PM6 votes

I don't think she should be garbed in traditional Noxus colours, because she's detached herself from Noxus. I really like the piecemeal design of her armour. But it would be cool to see Dawnbringer-level anims on all her skins.

Metallikaiser10/28/2018, 4:12:00 AM4 votes

I don't disagree, I just feel too many champions need one more. (Jarvan, Gragas, Zilean, etc.) Even if I admit she has great thematic potential.

PuIse10/27/2018, 10:15:43 PM2 votes

playing since 2010 first time posting to downvote. No leave Riven alone

xZabaksx10/27/2018, 9:00:22 PM2 votes

Theres other champions that need visual reworks more atm

Moody P10/27/2018, 9:11:40 PM2 votes

yeah riven is an ebole binary stat check tbh and needs a rework

i mean she only dashes at you or she loses, that's really binary and toxic

LunSeiSleidee10/28/2018, 12:59:21 PM2 votes

Current Riot would never give more armor to a female character....... :/

Zaghyr10/28/2018, 4:34:44 PM1 votes

I already left a comment on your reddit post as well but I will put another one here too.

I would love a small visual update to Riven but they should not change her core colors. Her green aesthetic is very important to her character because it sets her apart from other Noxians and it is symbolic of growth in 2 ways.

 1) one of her core themes is growth, specifically in the way of accepting herself, moving on, and forging a new path for herself after what happened, this can be seen at the end of the Confessions of a Broken Blade story. 
 2) Her current model has less greens that are more dull, mostly from outside sources, but this could represent her poor outlook on life and her loss of hope. After a visual update and updated bio, she would most likely be on a path of redemption, which could be represented by more vibrant greens to represent a renewed hope and outlook on life.

I do think they should update her ARMOR to fall in line with the current Noxian aesthetic (and get rid of that ugly ass shoulder pad and shin guard) and put a little bit of RED in her design, but they should keep her overall color scheme to be mostly GREEN and most definitely have more green than it currently does.

KoKoboto10/28/2018, 10:50:31 PM1 votes

Sure. I'd love to see the Lunar Revel Riven skin UPDATED. Cause i have it