We need some more Piltover champions

6FlagsFunnelCake·Sep 16, 2017·5 votes·722 views

In light of the amazing new comic, we get some character development on Jinx (Kinda...?) and especially Ziggs. We see a bit more of how Yordles work in Runeterra and we see some more lore on Ziggs and Heimerdinger. In the end however, Ziggs ends up moving to Zaun, after being caught in Piltover as a yordle. Firstly, I just have to say that I love this development, Ziggs not only seems like he fits more with Zaun culture than Piltover, but he's a perfect example of one of Zaun's key features being that they don't have the tight restrictions of Piltover, essentially allowing someone like Ziggs to be free in his work.

However, we have essentially just lost of one of our already small Piltover roster, do you think we'll get anymore Pilties in the future?

12 Comments

JooshBoxSep 17, 20173 votes

If we look at the Universe site we currently have **12 **Demacians, 12 Zaunites, 7 Pilties, **9 **Shadow Islanders, 5 Targonians, 9 Shurimans, 6 Bilgewatians, 18 Ionians, 12 Freljordans, and 11 Noxians. 7 Champs are connected to the Void and 6 to Bandle City, the rest are factionless. From this list, we can see that Ionians have a staggering lead, but we have to remember that Ionia was retconned to be a separate continent from Valoran. So it makes sense so many champions are from such a massive area of land. I do agree that Piltover, Targon and Bilgewater are unrepresented but Bilgewater and Targon are relatively smaller areas compared to the others on the list. I think Piltover should definitely get more champs to try and equal Zaun at least. Demacia and Noxus are relatively even. I think Zaun is just a more interesting place than Piltover, so maybe it is easier to make champions from there? Also, I'm aware the list isn't a perfect representation since multiple champions are from multiple areas. Kayn for example was born a Noxian but now lives in Ionia, and considers himself an Ionian (I'd imagine).

Chembaron YamadaSep 17, 20173 votes

They could still take a little break from Ionia, though. We got 3 champions from Ionia in a row. Xayah Rakan Kayn

Meanwhile, there were years between Ornn and the last champion from Freljord before him. Ornn Braum

6FlagsFunnelCakeSep 18, 20171 votes

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They could still take a little break from Ionia, though. We got 3 champions from Ionia in a row.

Meanwhile, there were years between Ornn and the last champion from Freljord before him.

With this in mind, I really hope that Irelia 's rework leads to a massive Ionian update. We have so much there right now, and I don't think the addition of another Champion would help, rather update the older ones.

DreamspitterSep 18, 20173 votes

We need more bilgewater and targon. And.......Lissandra's faction needs more beyond Trundle.

It needs another event too.

And Watchers.

https://i.imgur.com/k1mzN87.jpg

JooshBoxSep 18, 20171 votes

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We need more bilgewater and targon. And.......Lissandra's faction needs more beyond Trundle.

It needs another event too.

And Watchers.

https://i.imgur.com/k1mzN87.jpg

And Blackjack, and hookers, actually forget the lore, we just need those other things!

But seriously, I wonder if the old Freljordan lore still applies. We've seen a fair bit change these past few years, and with Ornn 's release making Anivia and Volibear demigods I wonder if Voli is still aligned with Sej and Trundle with Lissandra. Wouldn't be surprised if things shifted around a bit. Back on track, I would love to see more champions from the less represented areas of Runeterra. The Kumungu Jungles, the Buhru Islands, Icathia, etc., there are so many places we know so little about. Riot has been doing a pretty good job (in my opinion) updating most areas in the world. After they tackle Noxus I believe they will have covered every major faction.

Chembaron YamadaSep 16, 20172 votes

Yes, definitely. After the removal of Ziggs, the total list of Piltovian champions looks like that: Caitlyn Camille Ezreal Heimerdinger Jayce Orianna

That's it, 7 champions. Compared to the lists of champions for regions like Demacia or Noxus, that is too small. I hope we get more champions from there and that Riot is taking a little break from Demacia, Noxus, Ionia and these regions and focus on regions with too few champions....

If we are looking at the roles, we could use a support champion from there next. Orianna and Heimerdinger can be played there, but it is an off role and they are not designed for that position. A champions specifically designed to be a bot lane support would be great. Another jungler would be fine as well, since Vi is the only one (I know, Ezreal is played jungle right now, but I expect that to change in future balance patches if he becomes stronger in bot again).

OurLestradeSep 16, 20171 votes

Camille's a Piltover champion isn't she?

Eternal791Sep 16, 20172 votes

Yes, but Piltover still doesn't have many champions. Though Targon and the Void have less.

Chembaron YamadaSep 16, 20171 votes

Right. I would just like Riot to focus a bit more on champion ideas from underrepresented regions like Piltover, Void, Targon and Bilgewater.

Demacia, Noxus, Ionia... these regions have tons of champions already. Not saying they should completely stop designing champions from there, but a bit more focus on other regions would be nice....

Unfortunately, that's probably not how that works. They come up with an idea and put it in the region which fits. Piltover, with the steampunk theme, is more specific than regions like Demacia, Noxus and Ionia. So many champions end up there, because their theme is more "common".

DariusDemiurgeSep 16, 20171 votes

Piltover always has been and always will be the least interesting region in league. I will feel no loss if riot does not add more champions to that area.

Chembaron YamadaSep 16, 20175 votes

For you, sure. Zaun and Piltover are the most interesting regions for me, though. I was extremely hyped when Camille was announced.

For me, Demacia and Noxus are the least interesting regions in the game. But that is just about personal preferences. Every region in this game deserves to get represented equally in my opinion.

DreamspitterSep 18, 20171 votes

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Piltover always has been and always will be the least interesting region in league. I will feel no loss if riot does not add more champions to that area.

Why isn't it as interesting compared to anything else?