Riot Games has implemented a remake of the champion Skarner in the popular MOBA League of Legends, which they develop and operate!
In addition to in-game abilities, his design and story have changed significantly.
ママーッ！！「LoL」167体目の新チャンピオン「スモルダー」が実装
Remake Champion Skarner, the Primordial Sovereign
As of the time of writing, 167 champions (playable characters) maintain a balance while being intricately intertwined in League of Legends.
While fine-tuning of designs and abilities is common, this time Skarner has been re-implemented as a remake that fundamentally rebuilds everything from his in-game model and artwork to his abilities, playstyle, and story.
Passive - Quaking
LoL Official WebsiteLoL Official WebsiteSkarner’s Attacks, Shattered Earth, Upheaval, and Impale, apply Quaking for a period of time. At max Quaking stacks, enemies take percent health magic damage over the duration.
He possesses an innate ability that allows him to stand up against high-health tank champions by stacking attacks.
Q - Shattered Earth / Upheaval
LoL Official WebsiteLoL Official WebsiteRip a boulder from the earth that empowers Attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.
This is a simple ability where basic attacks are empowered after activation.
However, since long-range attacks are also possible by re-activating it, you need to use it according to the situation.
W - Seismic Bastion
LoL Official WebsiteLoL Official WebsiteSkarner gains a shield and creates an earthquake whose shockwave damages and slows foes.
It is similar to his pre-remake ability, but it deals damage and applies a slow effect to the surrounding area while granting himself a shield.
E - Ixtal's Impact
LoL Official WebsiteLoL Official WebsiteSkarner charges, passing through terrain. If he collides with a Champion or monster he can slam them into a wall to damage and stun them.
This is a versatile ability that can be used both for chasing enemies while ignoring terrain and for escaping.
The controls have a bit of a learning curve, but it requires practice as it can restrain the first champion hit for a long duration.
R - Impale
LoL Official WebsiteLoL Official WebsiteSkarner lashes his tails out to suppress enemy champions. During this time, Skarner can move freely and will drag his helpless victims around with him.
The ability that can be called Skarner's trademark has also been adjusted in the remake.
Since he can drag up to three champions, we can expect explosive potential in team fights.
A New Story for the Champion
As mentioned earlier, each of the 167 champions in League of Legends has their own unique story.
It doesn't affect in-game strength, but there are many fans who love the world-building.
A video has been released where Elyse Lemoine, a Senior Writer at Riot Games, talks about Skarner's new story.
League of Legend Official WebsiteThe ancient, colossal brackern Skarner is revered in Ixtal as one of the founding members of its ruling caste, the Yun Tal. Devoted to keeping his nation safe from the rest of the world, Skarner dwells in a chamber beneath Ixaocan where he can hear the vibrations of the earth and detect potential threats. As more members of the Yun Tal begin questioning Ixtal's self-isolation, Skarner grows increasingly paranoid and will do anything to keep Ixtal and its people safe—no matter the cost.
Skarner's new story can be checked on the official LoL website.
It has already been implemented in-game, so let's go play with the newly updated Skarner.
Don’t be a fool 🤡Patch 14.7 is serious business
Skarner’s VGU is live, Quickplay updates, plus new champion skins. https://t.co/qaODzBRACX pic.twitter.com/KB1y2StcCl
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