Riot, why do you hate Illaoi?

burnNDpurp·8/1/2017, 11:57:58 PM·7 votes·1,249 views

It's been way over a year, with a bunch of new champion releases and reworks, but still---- my main (I have at least one per role)--- doesn't have a skin! When will Illaoi finally receive the skin she deserves?

I understand she isn't played as much as Trist, Fizz, Ziggs, but damn how long does it have to be? Illaoi was a marvel to behold when released (albiet hugely overpowered and broken), and still is a formidable force to face, with few counters, when played and built correctly.

So why the hate, man? Illaoi has ONE skin, the same ugly, purple smurf/minion looking thing with the augmented voice that makes her sound like she just woke up with a hernia, leg cramp, throat aches and on her period (sorry). She needs a new skin...desperately. Please release a new Illaoi skin soon. Thanks.

Possible skins to consider: Apart from the Pool Party and Infernal themes suggested, I'd like to see an Elementalist Illaoi. With only one champ utilizing this theme curently (Lux), I think Illaoi would make an EXCELLENT candidate as the next Elementalist. She's already a priestess, so being "enlightened" suits her perfectly. Her abilities make for great possibilities for Elementalist visuals-- imagine pillars of flame, crashing tidal waves, shocks of high voltage when ripping out a soul, and burying your opponent under tons of rock rubble when casting your ultimate. It would look so sick.

I also think an Elderwood skin would suit her and her personality as well-- a wise prophet.

A funny skin I thought of would be "Pillow Fight Illaoi" lol. Imagine being pummeled to death by pillows. That'd be hilarious, more so than the Car Salesman & Pool Party suggestions.

Anyway, give my favorite champion (overall, in terms of personality, kit, playstyle, champion design) a new skin that suits the incredible design & creativity that went into her in the first place. A new skin and maybe a buff somewhere would boost her playrate as well, if that's what you're looking for, Riot. Will it help if I said "please"?

Illaoi "Beggars....I laugh at your materialism. Does the Kraken not compell you to avoid such frivolous things?" Fizz "NOPE!" Ziggs "I LOVE my NEW SKIN!" Tristana "Me too! Isn't it pretty? Hmm..or maybe Dragon Trainer today..." Jhin "Muahahaha...I was released after you" smirks item 3070 Illaoi item 3070 R > Flashes > W > Q in the middle of them

31 Comments

DwarvenGiant8/2/2017, 1:21:49 AM4 votes

Illaoi will be getting a skin in the coming months (in 9 months at worst), as stated in this article as well as more recently by Riot KateyKhaos.

TyroneWatermelon8/2/2017, 1:33:18 AM3 votes

Meanwhile, Urgot didn't had a skin since mid 2012(VGU doesn't count), Yorick since his june 2012 release(VGU doesn't count), Aatrox since the 2015 bilgewater event(that was a shit skin anyway), Zac since mid 2015 pool party, Viktor since late 2013, Swain since mid 2012, Rumble since early 2014, Jax since late 2015( all of his skins are complete shit), Jarvan since late 2014

zlumpy8/2/2017, 3:03:36 AM3 votes

Said it before and I'll say it again and every time an illaoi skin thread pops up: Whacky waving inflatable arm tube men skin!

Big Lincoln8/2/2017, 1:05:11 AM2 votes

riot is against strong women of color being represented

Euthenaasia8/2/2017, 4:36:37 AM2 votes

Illaoi Taliyah Are both fantastic Elementalist candidates that are both in the same position.

LostFr0st8/1/2017, 11:59:25 PM2 votes

This is one of the most fun to read Illaoi skin posts I've read. +1 I hope she gets one soon.

Elemental Lux8/2/2017, 12:25:16 AM2 votes

+1 ^_^ I like to play Illaoi, even if she's not the best pick. Her void skin is kinda...well I get Goth Zarya vibes from it, if you know what I mean.

Fairyfleur8/2/2017, 12:39:44 AM2 votes

They've hinted at her getting a dunkmaster skin, but it isn't confirmed by any means.

Leyin8/2/2017, 12:25:09 PM2 votes

They had a Illaoi in progess, but they canceled it, because they heard that the feedback about the Voidbrigner illaoi skins was more "meh" than "yeah". (it it a pink illaoi for 1350rp). They want to do a skin that fits to the personality and making a skin that as good features and not just a recolor and moving her from Bilgewater to the Void .

MoldyCheese18/2/2017, 12:01:29 PM1 votes

shes a tenticle bitch, she gets pool party noodles end of story

Solari Fortune8/2/2017, 7:29:39 PM1 votes

They have said they got one in the works along with a lot of other champs that have been needing skins

VelvetCrotch8/2/2017, 1:21:25 PM1 votes

i agree she needs a skin like yorick etc. but her void skin is much cooler than her classic. (the armor looks cooler too) some of u guys have a strange taste.^^

Chembaron Yamada8/2/2017, 11:19:05 AM1 votes

Illaoi is a lane bully. No one likes bullies. .__.