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What each champion needs

Angelofchaos16x·12/5/2015, 7:53:33 PM·21 votes·2,455 views

Aatrox : Other then his gameplay, this champion is really good, with a great lore, nice visuals and clean splash arts Ahri : In pretty good shape. Could maybe use a visual update, but it would be pretty low priority Akali : Needs a Visual update and Riot needs to address her clunkyness. I find her lore to be nice, but does not seem to cover her full potential Alistar : In pretty good shape, but his lore needs to be detached from the league Amumu : Could use a new splash art and in game icons. Needs a identity, is he Yordle, human or something new ? Anivia : Needs a visual rework and a VFX with new icons wouldn't hurt Annie : Her lore still connects her to the league, so that needs to change. A lot like Ahri , she could use a visual update, but not top priority Ashe : For being such an old champion, she is really good shape Azir : In good shape Bard : Still waiting for his lore Blitzcrank : I think that a visual update would be nice, and his in game icons are kind of outdated. A new lore would be nice as well Brand : Lore Riot lore, not only is he still connected to the league itself, I find it to not really be informative (Kegan Rodhe gets possessed and becomes Brand ) Braum : In really good shape Caitlyn : Needs a visual update, to make her look like her steampunk friends Cassiopeia : Lore Rito , lore item 3070. And she needs a nice skin Riot, with nice animations and such Chogath : Needs a Visual Relaunch, he just looks like a giant BETA monster walking around. In game icons, none classic splash arts ( except newer ones )and voice over need updates urgently. Lore is kinda vague Corki : Needs a new splash art and a visual update to make him a yordle, and I would like his lore to tell one of the stories this daredevil has lived through Darius : A new splash art would be nice and deserves a lore expansion Diana : A skin Riot, is all I ask you DrMundo : Riot is already getting rid of the league in his lore. so now we just need a Visual update Draven : Splash art needs more DRAAAAAAVEN , as does his lore Ekko : Still waiting for his lore Elise : Me like Elise Evelynn : Welp, she needs literally everything : A visual relaunch, decent lore, a new skin that is lore relevant, a new splash art, a new voice over, a identity and new in game icons Ezreal : Its been a long day, without you my friend (lore) Fiddlesticks : His lore is league connected so right now he doesn't even exist technically speaking , needs a visual relaunch and in game icons are pretty bad Fiora : Is in good shape Fizz : Maybe a splash art update, but not high priority Galio : Visual relaunch would be nice. His lore is already being updated, but I still wish they would go a little deeper into his story Gangplank : Is great, arguably the champion in the best state Garen : A new lore would be nice, maybe telling us about one of his great feats of strength Gnar : Is too adorable, couldn't report anything back Gragas : Needs a visual update since his in game model does not show well the glory demonstrated in his splash art. A VFX would be nice Graves : Give him his cigar back Hecarim : Ok I guess, maybe a visual update along with a new splash art , but not high priority Heimerdinger : Donger needs a name change to Heimerdonger, other then that, he is great. Illaoi : Me like Ilyaoi Irelia : Needs a visual update (Her hair is not white in game Riot, talk about false advertising) and needs a new splash art Janna : A skin would be nice, and a visual update to the derpy thing she carries with her. Her lore is also lackluster JarvanIV : His lore could use help, maybe on the future visual update list Jax : You name it, he needs it: Visual, icons, lore, splash art , voice over and a identity Jayce : I think that he needs a splash art update, but other then that, he is ok Jinx : In pretty good shape Kalista : In pretty good shape Karma : A VFX would be nice Karthus : 10/10, his classic splash art is my favorite out of all the classics. His voice and quotes are incredible. He could use a skin though Kassadin : His quotes Riot, his goddamn quotes. Splash art is also kinda meh Katarina : I find her lore to be underwhelming Kayle : She has no lore, needs a visual update and could use a new skin Kennen : 4 years I have waited for a new skin, 4 years. He needs a new Splash art, could use a visual update and a VFX Khazix : He has a lack of skins and his lore has sooooooo much potential, but needs some help to reach that potential Kindred : In good shape KogMaw : Needs a visual update, but at least his lore is getting rid of the league that it had Leblanc : I think that she needs a VFX, along with a visual update, and consequently a splash art update. Maybe post VU she could get a new skin LeeSin : "As a young teen, Lee Sin was intent on becoming a summoner." That is all I have to say on the matter Leona : Maybe a new splash art, and a Visual update to go with it Lissandra : Needs a skin Riot and you know it Lucian : Pretty Good shape Lulu : Needs a visual update to accompany the Yordle unification process. Lore is still league related Lux : Needs a visual update , and a new splash art. Her lore could also use a update Malphite : His need for a visual update is only shadowed by his need for a new lore Malzahar : Bad looking icons, not too big a fan of his in game voice and in need of a VFX. Needs a new skin Maokai Could use a new skin MasterYi : Ok shape MissFortune : Pretty good shape Mordekaiser : Needs a Visual update Riot, what where you thinking ? Morgana : 100% League related lore, need a visual update to accompany her lore rework. Could use a new skin Nami : Pretty good shape Nasus : Still waiting for his lore Nautilus : Could use a lore update along with a new skin. A Visual update and a new splash art would be a great bonus Nidalee : They are updating her lore to remove the league, so she is ok , I guess Nocturne : Yeah, you don't even exist since you are 100% summoner related. Could use a new skin Nunu : They need a visual update and new icons , but damn I love their lore, it's so cute Olaf : Ok, You my good sir, need a visual update. But Riot, do not touch the size or glory of his godlike beard Orianna : Needs a new lore, since she her entire existence is tied to the league. She also needs a new skin Pantheon : Needs a Visual update along with new icons and a new splash art. Also , half of his lore is talking about the culture of the Rakkor. Poppy : Yey, new patch love Quinn : Pretty good shape Rammus : Needs a new splash art and could use new quotes (Debatable, since his simple lines are a large part of his charm ) And you know, a actual lore wouldn't hurt. RekSai : The Queen needs her lore Rito Renekton : Unimpressive surrounding ruin his splash art, and his lack of lore matches his shruiman brethren. His icons could use some help Rengar : Needs a new skin Riven : Could use a new in game model, but not top priority Rumble : He is getting a lore update, so that's nice. He could also use a new skin Ryze : Needs new in game quotes, a visual update and a new splash art. Sejuani : Could use a new skin Shaco : His lore is kinda very league connected. Also a visual update would be nice Shen : Riot has him in the department for a visual update, even though its small, it kinda all he needs. Along with a new skin Shyvana : I wish her lore was in more detail. And it's about time she got a new skin Singed : Needs a independent lore, away from the league. He also needs a new skin, preferably one with particles Sion : Needs new splash arts for skins, and needs a new skin as well Sivir : Shurima Bios please Skarner : Was kinda expecting him to get at least a new splash art with his rework, but alas ,it was not to be. Ohh yeah, he also has no lore Sona : Lore is still league related, and a visual update wouldn't hurt, but is not top priority Soraka : Needs a new splash art Swain : Needs : a new splash art, a new Dance animation (Change to Bird is the word) , a visual update, a VFX, new icons and a lore update to a story would be nice. Ohhhhh yeah, also **DRAGON MASTER SWAIN ** Syndra : Has a lack of personality, she is kinda just a rebellious teen that went on a power rampage because she didn't get what she wanted. A new lore would help with this TahmKench : Pretty good shape Talon : Needs a new skin and a visual update. Taric : Please give him a Steven Universe reference in his update Teemo : He kinda needs a new splash art. Thresh : Nerf Tristana : Riot, please update her old splash arts Trundle : See above Tryndamere : Ok shape TwistedFate : Pretty good shape Twitch : Ekko's Rat is in pretty good shape. Maybe a new skin would be nice Udyr : Riot, why give a spectacular classic splash art, is you are going to keep him in the awful model condition demonstrated in his old splash art ? He needs a Visual Update Urgot : You need everything, and you are on the list to get everything Varus : Needs a new splash art , but is getting a lore update in the next patch Vayne : Pretty good shape Veigar : Needs a Visual update , Riot Velkoz : Pretty good shape (Has the best lore of all void monsters) Vi : Pretty good shape Viktor : Skins Riot , skins Vladimir : Icons are pretty bad, needs a visual update as well Volibear : Needs a Visual update, a VFX, a new splash art and a new skin, that you can notice the difference from his classic skin (Panda Voli maybe) Warwick : Needs everything and has been in queue to receive everything for a small eternity MonkeyKing : A new skin would be nice, especially a Lunar revel one, since next year is the year of the Monkey Xerath : Needs a VFX update XinZhao : His splash art needs updating Yasuo : Pretty good shape, but a new skin wouldn't hurt Yorick : See Warwick entry for more info Zac : Actually in a good shape Zed : Pretty good shape Ziggs : Could use a splash art update, along with a update to obtain a more Yordle like look Zilean : His lore could use enhancing. And he needs a visual update Zyra : Needs a new skin, and her lore could use some work. A Visual update would be nice

I am so sorry if I forgot something on any champ, but as you can see , the list is quite long so I really am sorry if I forgot something. I avoided including quotes unless it was 100% necessary (Kappadin), and if I forgot that some champ's lore is league connected, please forgive. Upvote to see if we can get some answers to why some of these have not been attended too , and if certain champions are on the list for a update, any time soon

Edit : I see a lot of people saying that Karma doesn't need a VFX, let me explain why I put that there. It was kinda greedy of me too, it just that I wish Karma was more like in the lore, cause if you read her lore it says " A burst of spirit fire emerged from her body and spiraled towards the Noxian general. The flame took the form of twin dragons, the symbol of Ionia itself. " and I kinda wished Riot had made the effects be more similar to the description in the lore. Sorry for putting that there, as I said, it was kind of a greedy one.

33 Comments

Verxint12/5/2015, 10:33:33 PM15 votes

Bard's lore:

BWOOOM DING DONG HONK

Hire me rito.

Pyrodinium12/5/2015, 7:57:49 PM7 votes

I disagree on Wukong needing a Lunar Revel skin. Both his General and Jade Dragon skins feature Asian-inspired thematics.

NightOfLight12/6/2015, 7:17:18 AM3 votes

Can we get more Voice Clips for Champions with decent models but out low amounts of jokes, taunts or Champion interactions So Garen , Say Stuff when certain people are villains pls, Katarina You have no lines towards Garen can we get a few, Darius Insult Garen? I like Garen so these 3 Get the first 3 slots ,Ahri ,Annie ,Ashe ,Brand ,Braum Braum must welcome the new champs no?,Caitlyn ,Cassiopeia ,Diana ,Draven ,Elise ,Ezreal ,Fiora ,Fizz ,Gnar ,Graves ,Hecarim ,Heimerdinger ,Irelia ,Janna ,JarvanIV ,Jayce ,Jinx ,Kalista ,Karma ,Karthus ,Khazix ,KogMaw ,LeeSin ,Leona ,Lucian ,Lulu ,Lux ,MasterYi ,MissFortune ,Nautilus ,Nasus ,Nami ,Nidalee ,Orianna ,Quinn ,RekSai ,Rengar ,Riven ,Sejuani ,Shen ,Sion ,Sivir ,Sona ,Soraka ,Swain I think his model is fine, Syndra TahmKench HE MUST HAVE MORE!!!, Talon ,Thresh ,Tristana ,Trundle Need More Troxus! Troll Noxus, TwistedFate ,Twitch ,Varus ,Vayne ,Velkoz ,Vi ,Viktor ,Volibear ,MonkeyKing ,Xerath ,Yasuo Needs more Drinking, Zac ,Zed ,Zilean I like his model but he needs more lines, Zyra .

HayRoss12/6/2015, 12:34:38 AM2 votes

As a Garen main, I disagree with the whole "Needs a new lore" thing. I like his simple lore of:

"Some dude with 6 inch thick shoulder guards is pretty good at being a soldier."

The only thing I could really want to add to that is why, despite being a front line, pretty standard Demacian soldier with no magic training whatsoever, does he have the ability to summon a giant golden sword from the sky to smite his enemies?

Sharjo12/5/2015, 8:08:14 PM2 votes

Maokai Lore is greatly influenced by the presence of the league. Could use a new skin

Has ANYONE read Maokai's lore in the past TWO YEARS?!?!?!

It feels like a bunch of people haven't. Go read it. It raised a few questions now since the details are a bit burgled, but Maokai hasn't been tied to the League for at least two years now.

PopePancake12/6/2015, 12:24:12 AM2 votes

i agree with Veigar RITO PLS

Arny Palmy12/6/2015, 8:58:34 PM2 votes

If Cho'gath would ever get an update I'd be ecstatic. The texture update helped tremendously but his whole build/color scheme just leaves a lot to be desired. His lore is half about the Void in general instead of about him, and despite it stating that he's greatly intelligent, he doesn't come off that way very much (though this also has to do with his voice and lines within the game). Gentleman Cho'Gath gives what I feel is a solid representation of what the character could have been: a possibly polite but exceedingly sinister monster who is large enough to just step on you but who is going to eat you instead.

Zhire12/5/2015, 11:23:51 PM1 votes

Hi, a Riven main here. I scrolled down to Riven immediately and I agree with you that Riven needs a model update.

Bottom Laner12/7/2015, 2:13:11 AM1 votes

As a Morgana main, I agree.

Gapybo12/5/2015, 9:13:22 PM1 votes

Karma doesn't need need new VFX, they look good and unique. Soraka's splash is perfectly fine and you can't honestly say Tryndamere is fine with 5 voice lines and that model.

ModAcademy Kayn12/6/2015, 2:21:20 AM1 votes

Varus is getting a lore update? when was this announced?

La Bello12/6/2015, 3:14:30 AM1 votes

tryndamere Okay shape

Trynds kit is so bad. Its poppy tier and it needs a rework. Its Static (only his E scales with AD), RNG reliant and his Ult is stressful to play against and when you playing as him not as impactful(Instead of Gaining rage for those 5 seconds what if He Increased his AD by 50% or something) also add small screen tremors like hammerstorm from HoN.

Xin Zhao used to be a one man army but now is ignorable for the most part.

Yasuo could use some more stories of his wandering how many Noxus platoons has he carved up while looking for his masters Assassin?

The Kinkou needs to be expanded upon and some of thier feats need to be explained or shown.

Vladimir could use a better Lore update ( A while back I suggested turning him into a Noxus Noble/Artist and the feedback was pretty good)

I would Like to know more about Vayne. Does she charge money for killing creatures or does she do it for free?How does she make her money?(since she spent it all learning how to be badass monster hunter)

Syndra is pretty laughable. Everyone is scared of her INFINITE POWERRRR but all she does is throw balls around and brood in her castle like Maleficent or something.

Singed's lore could be better expanded upon. He seems to be a regualr case of Dr.Jekyll-Mr.Hyde also his relationship with Noxus since he sells them his lethal poisens. you could knock out Riven Warwick Singed Soraka all in one go.

Twitch clearly he is a mutated mad scientist . How did this come to be?Why did this guy think splicing his DNA with a Rat's would be a good Idea?

Alistar Pantheon Leona
Taric =Targons update. Give Panth some light gameplay tweaks while your at it solidfy his identity.

Also

Practically All Noxus Champs except Darius could use gameplay updates change Dravens passive again,Update Swain,Katarina,Talon. Explain why Katarina is enemies with Swain but Friends with Sion even though Sion is Swains pet.Explain wtf happned to Katarina's Dad and expand upon her relationship with Talon.Also hey guys remember the Black rose and the Kidnapped J4 story Riot was about to reveal?Yeah...that was a thing...

Jinx Explain momre about her. My guess is she is a victim of Zaunite experimentation (since people often refrence that she is from Zaun). Maybe Jinx,Ekko and Vi were all urchins in a gang and Jinx was kidnapped and inducted into some sort of super soldier program and went insane(or amplified her already present craziness).So busted out and went on a crime spree.

Aatrox What are his plans for Tryndamere and what are his plans for Runeterra? How big of a player is he?

Amumu Its pretty obvious from his moveset that Amumu was some sort of child ruler/dictator from ancient Shurima. Because he was such a dick of a kid(King Joffery levels of unfun) though his people probably turned on him and had him mummified and cursed by mystics.

Chad Chadlainn12/6/2015, 4:19:37 AM1 votes

Did you reference Muv Luv with your Cho'gath line or am I just overthinking it?

UB3R 1337 H4X12/6/2015, 7:00:46 AM1 votes

To be honest what I think Amumu needs is a conclusion to his lore and maybe some minor reworks to reflect it. As it stands Amumu's lore is a great piece that is very well written but does leave one thing to be desired. An ending., does Amumu learn to control the curse?, Does he give in to it? these could make amazing ending and could be used to segway into giving him a better a minor rework to make him feel more relevant ingame than just a walking ult with a gap closer.

EDIT: Also Shaco's icons look like fingerpaintings.

Overlord Forte12/5/2015, 8:33:50 PM1 votes

You missed the mark on Syndra completely. She does need more reason to interact with Ionia (e.g, being an actual sovereign ruler), but she isn't a bog standard 'wahh rebel teen problems'.

Tronzalore203312/6/2015, 7:13:24 PM1 votes

...Calling for a Lissandra Legendary!

TurquoiseYoshi12/5/2015, 10:24:02 PM1 votes

I love the list. One small thing, Nidalee's skin splashes need updating. Then it's good.

Moonboy6512/5/2015, 11:07:34 PM1 votes

Nice list, I'm gonna help you with a few of them Ahri: She only needs better animations for her tails/how the sit on her body (she could use a Miss Fortune-tier VU tho) Graves: Probably will never happen Karma: She doesn't need VFX Nunu: A high-res model is already done Ryze: They will get to his VU eventually Shen: His VU is actually Maokai/Alistar-tier (just correcting you on that) Soraka: Only splash art that probably needs an update is Divine Soraka, other than that she's in a good state Thresh: He is in a good state Tryndamere: He needs a VU Urgot: Is confirmed for a rework (full relaunch) Yorick: Is confirmed for a Sion-tier rework (full relaunch)

Also, all splash art updates you mentioned will most likely happen next year