I was just wondering about release skins

Jbels·Mar 10, 2016·2 votes·2,093 views

Is there any reason why Orange/Red/Yellow are primarily used colors in Release Skins? It doesn't happen every single release of a champion, but I've noticed looking back at the last 15 or 20 champions that a pretty large number of them have orange/red/yellow themed skins, and Aurelion is about to be no different. **

**I don't have anything against the colors orange, red, or yellow. I'm just curious to know whether or not it's a coincidence that we see them used so often in release skins

8 Comments

RiotmoonstonesMar 10, 20165 votes

In a lot of cases, the reds and oranges are the opposite of the base.

Kalista -> Blood Moon Kalista
Tahm Kench -> Master Chef Tahm Kench
Aurelion Sol -> Ashen Lord Aurelion Sol

We don't want the launch skin to be super close to the base, as we want to give players more of a choice in terms of what they'd like the new champion to look like. Having a launch skin with a similar color scheme to the base wouldn't be the best choice.

That said, it's not a rule of thumb to make an orange/red launch skin. :D

The Yetii RiderMar 10, 20165 votes

[{quoted}](name=Riot KateyKhaos,realm=NA,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=tEwMIhyB,comment-id=0001,timestamp=2016-03-10T17:43:11.711+0000)

In a lot of cases, the reds and oranges are the opposite of the base.

Kalista -> Blood Moon Kalista

Tahm Kench -> Master Chef Tahm Kench

Aurelion Sol -> Ashen Lord Aurelion Sol

We don't want the launch skin to be super close to the base, as we want to give players more of a choice in terms of what they'd like the new champion to look like. Having a launch skin with a similar color scheme to the base wouldn't be the best choice.

That said, it's not a rule of thumb to make an orange/red launch skin. :D

That leads to the obvious follow up question - why are so many champions released lately blue or green in their base?

KinjishiMar 11, 20161 votes

Hello KateyKhaos : ) Would you perhaps know something in regards to rereleasing content? If not, would you be able to poke someone in the direction of this thread (should you have a moment). http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/story-art/Epsd9L7k-riot-worlds-wards-and-icons

Thank you kindly.

RiotmoonstonesMar 11, 20161 votes

Since you asked so nicely. ;) I responded to your original post!

Variks the LoyalMar 11, 20161 votes

[{quoted}](name=Riot KateyKhaos,realm=NA,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=tEwMIhyB,comment-id=0001,timestamp=2016-03-10T17:43:11.711+0000)

In a lot of cases, the reds and oranges are the opposite of the base.

Kalista -> Blood Moon Kalista

Tahm Kench -> Master Chef Tahm Kench

Aurelion Sol -> Ashen Lord Aurelion Sol

We don't want the launch skin to be super close to the base, as we want to give players more of a choice in terms of what they'd like the new champion to look like. Having a launch skin with a similar color scheme to the base wouldn't be the best choice.

That said, it's not a rule of thumb to make an orange/red launch skin. :D

I suppose that means, if a new champion had a red color scheme, akin to Darius or Graves or Vladimir, the release skin would be a 'cooler' color like blue or green?

RiotmoonstonesMar 11, 20161 votes

It's very likely, yes!

GreenLoreMar 10, 20161 votes

I wouldn't really say it is that common,unless you count stuff like high noon Jhin having a red bandana.

Overall I also think its more of a coincidence if anything,champs simply tend to get starter skins that fit their general theme/character very well.

JbelsMar 10, 20161 votes

{quoted}

I wouldn't really say it is that common,unless you count stuff like high noon having a red bandana.

Overall I also think its more of a coincidence if anything,champs simply tend to get starter skins that fit their general theme/character very well.

You're probably right. I was just wondering if Riot maybe has a thing for those colors