Riot, why do you hate Illaoi?
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"?
"Beggars....I laugh at your materialism. Does the Kraken not compell you to avoid such frivolous things?"
"NOPE!"
"I LOVE my NEW SKIN!"
"Me too! Isn't it pretty? Hmm..or maybe Dragon Trainer today..."
"Muahahaha...I was released after you" smirks
R > Flashes > W > Q in the middle of them
with a 
personally. I forgo the 
and it's movespeed buff with 
and opt for burst and healing in the form of a 
. Example build (focuses on upfront burst, CDR aka spam, and health sustain through dealing damage): 
Warlord's Decree preferred, Grasp of the Undying works too with a 
instead of 
!] (besides AP Illaoi) since she can be pretty tanky if need be, but has the innate damage and Pentakill threat to play a more carry role. Sorry if I seem preachy! I just love this champ!!! Need skin ASAP! :D I want to join you, Elemental Lux!
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Are both fantastic Elementalist candidates that are both in the same position.
