[A second update including Bard and Headhunter Akali is out! Check this post for more info!]
The PBE has been updated! To kick off the 5.5 PBE cycle we have new Debonair Galio and Secret Agent Xin Zhao skins, visual updates for Kassadin and all of his skins, Bard's splash art, and more!
Continue reading for more information!
The PBE has been updated! To kick off the 5.5 PBE cycle we have new Debonair Galio and Secret Agent Xin Zhao skins, visual updates for Kassadin and all of his skins, Bard's splash art, and more!
(Warning: PBE Content is tentative and iterative - what you see may not reflect what eventually gets pushed to live servers! Manage your expectations accordingly. )
Table of Contents
- New Skins
- Kassadin Champion Update
- [Not Available Yet] New Champion: Bard
- New Katarina Ability Icons
- Balance Changes
New Skins
To start off the 5,5 PBE cycle, we have new Debonair Galio and Secret Agent Xin Zhao skins up for testing. We also have files that mention "Headhunter Akali" but nothing to preview just yet.
Here's Riot KateyKhaos with a bugs & feedback thread for Debonair Galio:
"Flying into the Debonair line is Debonair Galio! He'll be perching himself on the Rift, ready to take on any opponent in style!
Debonair Galio will be 750 RP and includes:
- New model and texture!
Debonair Galio is now available to play on PBE! We always find bug reports and feedback super helpful, so feel free to comment in the thread below! Likewise, if you've got any questions, post 'em here, and we'll do our best to answer them!"
Here's Galetta with a bugs and feedback thread for Secret Agent Xin Zhao:
"Time to investigate...
Secret Agent Xin Zhao has taken on a special assignment
Location: The PBE.
Assignment Details: Listed Below.
This skin will be 975rp.
- New model and texture!
- New Recall animation!
- New briefcase particles on his (R) Shield.
Your feedback and bug reports are extremely helpful to us, so please check out Secret Agent Xin Zhao and let us know what you think! Feel free to drop any bugs you find in this thread as well!
See you on the Rift!"
[Just a name, no other files on the PBE yet. Soon!]
Kassadin Champion Update
Kassadin has received a set of visual updates in today's patch, including updated model, textures, animations, ability icons, and slight updates to his vfx.
"Check your (force) pulse, because the Kassadin update is on PBE! [when it's up]
The man who simply walked into the void is receiving an update to his visuals! Kassadin is a rather old champion, so it's without question that he'd be needing some polish. Though dated, Kassadin's personality and theme had some strong notes that we looked to maintain with this release, rather than recreate. As such, our goal with this update was to strengthen what was currently in game.
In this update, we wanted to bring his model, texture, animations and icons into the modern era. He had received updated particles not too long ago, but they did receive a slight update as well. His skins have also received like love, including the long requested flip on Harbinger's blade.
Some questions to keep in mind as you take a look at Kassadin!
- Does this still read as Kassadin to you?
- Do you feel that anything you find core to Kassadin is missing?
- How do you feel about Kassadin's skins?
We'd really appreciate it if you'd take a look at Kassadin, and let us know of any bugs and/or feedback that come your way. Your feedback helps to guide changes we can make, as well as helps us grow as a team.
Interested in a little more context on this update? Check out this ChampUp post!"
Now for a better look:
Kassadin
and here's a look at each of Kassadin's updated skins:
[Passive, Q, W, E, R]
[Not Available Yet] New Champion: Bard
Bard, our next champion, was announced earlier today but is not yet available for PBE testing as the vast majority of his files did not make it in!
That being said, his splash art and portrait have made there way on to the PBE:
Be sure to check out Bard's champion reveal for more information!
New Katarina Ability Icons
Katarina has new set of ability icons on the PBE!
[Passive, Q, W, E, R]
Balance Changes
* Remember *: The PBE is a testing grounds for new, tentative, and sometimes radical changes. The changes you see below may be lacking context or other accompanying changes that didn't make it in - don't freak out! These are not official notes.
Champions
- Decimating Smash (Q) mana cost reduced to 40/45/50/55/60 from 45/50/55/60/65
- Soul Furance (W) mana cost lowered to 60/65/70/75/80 from 65/70/75/80/85
- Roar of the Slayer (E) mana cost increased to 35/40/45/50/55 from 35 at all ranks
Items
[Experimental New Item] "Item 3285
- After being removed last cycle, this experimental new item is back on the PBE. Check out ricklessabandon's PBE boards post for more info.
[Experimental New Item] Mandrake Ward [Disabled]
- After being removed last cycle, this experimental new item is back on the PBE. Check out Xypherous' PBE boards post for more information.
- Duration lowered to 2 minutes from 5 minutes
- Unique Passive now notes it works with Fallen Turrets
Raptor Cloak
- Armor increased to 40 from 30
- Unique Passive now notes it works with Fallen Turrets
- Health increased to 650 from 500
- Armor increased to 60 from 50
- Magic Resist increased to 60 from 50
- Unique Passive now notes it works with Fallen Turrets
Other
Turrets
- Middle Lane Inner Turret no longer has the Vanguard shield. Top and Bottom lane's Inner turret still have it.
- Inhibitor Turret now grant 50 gold (from 175 gold) and 0 XP (from 100 XP) on death.
- Nexus Turret now grant 50 gold (from 150 gold) and 0 XP (from 120 XP) on death.
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