3/1 PBE Update: Ashen Knight Pyke, Anima Squad, Prestige Overhaul & More

The PBE has been updated! As we start the 12.6 PBE cycle, today's patch includes new Anima Squad skins for Jinx + PrestigeMiss Fortune, Riven, Sylas, and Vayne, the new mythical Ashen Knight Pyke, and more!
Continue reading for more information!

(Warning: PBE Content is tentative and subject to change - what you see below may not reflect what eventually gets pushed to live servers at the end of the cycle! Manage your expectations accordingly.)

Table of Contents


New Champion Skins

Several skins are now on the PBE, including the new mythic essence Ashen Knight Pyke and the Anima Squad skins - Battle Bat Vayne, Battle Bunny Miss Fortune (legendary!), Battle Bunny Prime Riven, Battle Cat Jinx (+ Prestige edition!) and Battle Wolf Sylas:

Ashen Knight Pyke


Battle Bat Vayne

1350 RP
Vayne is Anima Squad's premiere intel expert, infiltrating enemy strongholds to strike first, strike fast, and strike hard. She's willing to do anything it takes to ensure humanity's survival, even if sometimes that means butting heads with the leadership of Commander Fortune.

Here's RiotLavenderKira with a bugs & feedback thread for Battle Bat Vayne:
"Let us hunt those who have fallen to darkness." 
Battle Bat Vayne is heading onto the Rift with: 
  • New models and textures!
  • New VFX!
  • New SFX!
  • New recall Animation! 
We are aware of a bug with Vayne's ult VFX in the PBE preview video. It should not occur in game, so please let us know if it does. Please give feedback from your experience playing it on PBE rather than from viewing videos, thank you! 
Battle Bat Vayne is set to be 1350 RP. 
Battle Bat Vayne is available soon on PBE! As players who get a first-hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below!"

Battle Cat Jinx

1350 RP
Jinx is a one-cat demolitions squad, her natural destructive impulses turned toward more productive ends: fighting off the Primordians. She's not really a soldier, doesn't seem to care about humanity's cause, and doesn't follow orders -- but there's no arguing with Jinx's results.

Here's RiotLavenderKira with a bugs & feedback thread for Battle Cat Jinx:
"I really need a new gun. But don't tell my other guns." 
Battle Cat Jinx is heading onto the Rift with:
  • New models and textures!
  • New VFX!
  • New SFX!
  • New recall Animation!
Battle Cat Jinx is set to be 1350 RP. 
Battle Cat Jinx is available soon on PBE! As players who get a first-hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below!"

 

Battle Cat Jinx Prestige Edition

x RP
Unleashed and brandishing an arsenal of squid-stomping explosives strong enough to knock over a Primordian warship, Jinx has the enemy right in her claws. With this Battle Cat on the prowl? The war is as good as over.

Battle Bunny Miss Fortune 

1820 RP / Legendary
"Sarah Fortune is the second to take on the title of Anima Squad Commander, after her predecessor Riven's mysterious disappearance. They're big leporine shoes to fill, considering Riven's status as a war hero, but Sarah is smart, skilled, and courageous enough to forge her own legend in the fight for humanity."
[Splash is not yet on the PBE, but it has been previewed on social media!]

As a legendary skin, Battle Bunny Miss Fortune has a new voiceover:

Here's RiotLavenderKira with a bugs & feedback thread for Battle Bunny Miss Fortune :
"Suit up, hop out, and cover each other's tails."

Legendary skin, Battle Bunny Miss Fortune, is heading onto the Rift, featuring:
  • New models and textures!
  • New VFX!
  • New VFX overlay that triggers during her ult (R). Please let us know if you see any bugs as it should scale for different screen sizes.
  • New SFX!
  • New animations and recall!
  • New VO!
Battle Bunny Miss Fortune is set to be 1820 RP. 
Battle Bunny Miss Fortune will be available to play soon on PBE. As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below!"

Battle Bunny Prime Riven

x RP
Riven volunteered for what would eventually become Anima Squad after losing many comrades in the early days of the Primordian invasion. A string of victories later, she is famous: a war hero looked up to by all. ...So why has she suddenly vanished when the world needs her most?

Battle Wolf Sylas

x RP
Sylas is the leader of Wolf Team: a daring, ruthless strike force under the banner of Anima Squad. Though he rejects anyone claiming authority over him (Commander Fortune included), Sylas knows that if humanity falls, there will be nothing left to fight for.

Chromas

In addition to the new skins, several sets of chromas are now on the PBE:

Battle Wolf Sylas
[8 Chromas]

Battle Bat Vayne
[8 Chromas]

Battle Bunny Prime Riven
[8 Chromas]

Battle Cat Jinx
[8 Chromas]

Battle Bunny Miss Fortune
[5 Chromas]

Ashen Knight Pyke
[1 Chroma]

[3/2 EDIT]  Here's Riot Ehrgeizsu with a /r/LeaguePBE bugs and feedback thread for this cycle's set of chromas!
"Hey everyone!

We’ve got new Chromas coming up for:

Miss Fortune Riven Vayne Sylas Jinx Pyke

Miss Fortune**:**

https://imgur.com/UVNC7Gu

  • New textures:
    • 6 Chromas
Riven**:**
https://imgur.com/3gH3Qdo

  • New textures:
    • 9 Chromas
Vayne**:**
https://imgur.com/GzYekOq

  • Updated textures:
    • 9 Chromas
Sylas**:**
https://imgur.com/AvF6eD9

  • New textures:
    • 9 Chromas
Jinx**:**
https://imgur.com/XKHPGLA

  • New textures:
    • 9 Chromas
Pyke**:**
https://imgur.com/nTeIpwQ
  • New textures:
    • 1 Chromas
Anima Squad & Ashen Knight Chromas sets should be available on PBE soon! We hope you all will enjoy the new sets; and as usual, we’re looking forward to hearing your constructive feedback.

Thanks!

Riot Ehrgeizsu"

Mythic Overhaul Prestige Skins

New Prestige skins are now on the PBE, as part of the Mythic content overhaul! For more information on the Mythic Content Overhaul, check out this article.

As a reminder on the commemorative Prestige editions for original owners:
"..In addition, when those Prestiges are unvaulted, original owners will receive exclusive modified versions of the skins in recognition of their investment. These modified versions won't be available for Mythic Essence. The cutoff for OG ownership will be one patch before the Mythic Essence transition..."
Here's a preview showing a comparison between the original prestige skins and the new updated 2022 versions.
Skins included:
  • Bewitching Miss Fortune Prestige Edition (2022)
  • K/DA Evelynn Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Project Irelia Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Arcade Caitlyn Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Nightbringer Lee Sin Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Firecracker Vayne Prestige Edition (2022)
  • K/DA Akali Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Battle Academia Lux Prestige Edition (2022)
  • K/DA Ahri Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Fuzz Fizz Prestige Edition (2022)
  • K/DA Kai'Sa Prestige Edition (2022)
  • True Damage Qiyana Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Blood Moon Aatrox Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Pulsefire Thresh Prestige Edition (2022)
  • Star Guardian Neeko Prestige Edition (2022)


[3/2 EDIT]  Here's Riot DW Platypus with a /r/LeaguePBE bugs and feedback thread on this cycle's commemorative prestige edition skins, including preview turnarounds!
"Hello!
As announced, we will release special editions of 2018 & 2019 Prestige Skins this patch, that will be given out to the original owners. 
Please take a look on them below:"
Arcade Caitlyn PE 2022
Battle Academia Lux PE 2022

Bewitching Miss Fortune PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/Lfngr7Q

Blood Moon Aatrox PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/VxJyMC4

Firecracker Vayne PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/XJDOs7c

Fuzz Fizz PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/wluN7l4

K/DA Ahri PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/ndY6gLE
K/DA Akali PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/4iOWQYu
K/DA Evelynn PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/jhlBt0O

K/DA Kai’Sa PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/oTDfUYQ
Nightbringer Lee Sin PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/BS7tkZr

Project Irelia PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/N5WpcAR

Pulsefire Thresh PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/MWffCt4

Star Guardian Neeko PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/DiZIP2Q

True Damage Qiyana PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/aP3qP2Y

Valiant Sword Riven PE 2022
https://imgur.com/a/itjttAY
While we modified textures and models, all VFX, Audio and Animations are the same as of original releases.

All these skins should be already available on PBE! Feel free to leave any feedback or questions you have so far down below!

Riot DW Platypus"

Summoner Icons

Tons of new summoner icons are now on the PBE:

Season 2022 - Split 2 Icon
This icon was earned by winning ranked games in Season 2022 - Split 2

Ashen Knight Pyke Icon
This icon was acquired by obtaining the Ashen Knight Pyke skin in the Mythic Shop in 2022.

Anima Squad Event Icon
A free mission exclusive Anima SQUAD icon.

Anima Squad Pass Icon
An event pass bundle exclusive Anima SQUAD icon.

Anima Squad Prestige Points Icon
An icon for the Anima Squad event crafted with the 100 Prestige Points shop item.

Battle Bunny Miss Fortune Icon, Battle Bunny Prime Riven Icon, Battle Wolf Sylas Icon
This icon was available for purchase during the 2022 Anima Squad event.
  

Battle Cat Jinx Icon, Battle Bat Vayne Icon
This icon was available for purchase during the 2022 Anima Squad event.
 

Battle Bunny Miss Fortune Chroma Icon, Battle Bunny Prime Riven Chroma Icon, Battle Wolf Sylas Chroma Icon
This icon was acquired during the 2022 Anima Squad event.
  

Battle Cat Jinx Chroma Icon, Battle Bat Vayne Chroma Icon
This icon was acquired during the 2022 Anima Squad event.
 

Battle Cat Jinx Prestige Icon
This icon was acquired by obtaining Battle Cat Jinx Prestige Edition during the 2022 Anima Squad event.

Ashen Knight Pyke Chroma Icon
This icon was acquired by obtaining the Ashen Knight Pyke chroma in the Mythic Shop in 2022.

Emotes

New emotes are now on the PBE:

Cat-astrophe, Is This a Bunny?, Somebunny Loves You
  

I'm Comin' For Ya

2022 - Split 2 - [Rank]
      

Ward Skins

New ward skins are now on the PBE:

Ashen Ward

Primordial Ward

Balance Changes

NOTE*: The PBE is a testing grounds for new, tentative, & potentially experimental changes. Be aware that what you see below may be relative to other changes from earlier this cycle! These are not official notes and may be incomplete.

Items
Vampiric Scepter
  • Lifesteal lowered from 10% to 8%

Bloodthirster
  • AD increased from 55 to 60
  • Life steal lowered from 20% to 15%

Blade of the Ruined King
  • Life Steal lowered from 10% to 8%

Immortal Shieldbow
  • Lifesteal lowered from 10% to 8%
  • Mythic Passive health increased from 50 to 70

Runes
Ravenous Hunter (D4)
  • [Removed]

Treasure Hunter (D4)
  • [New] "Gain an additional 0 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Increase the gold gained by 20 gold for each Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion."

Fleet Footwork (Precision Keystone)
  • Energized Attack damage lowered from [10 - 100 (+0.4 Bonus AD, +0.3 AP)] to [10 - 100 (+0.3 Bonus AD, +0.2 AP)]

Legend: Bloodline (P3)
  • [Changed Effect] "Gain 0.4% lifesteal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend stacks, gain 100 max health. Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill."

Context & Notes

1) Ken Adams with a reminder that Ashen Knight Pyke will be 100 ME on launch as part of the new mythic content overhaul.

[3/2 EDIT]  2) While not on the PBE just yet, the BB Miss Fortune splash art has been previewed on social media!

[3/2 EDIT] 3) The Ashen Knight Pyke splash art has also been shared on social media!

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