The PBE has been updated! As we start the 12.21 PBE cycle, today's patch includes our latest champion, K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah, the Empyrean skinline, and more!
(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: K'Sante
- Champion Skins
- Chromas
- Summoner Icons
- Emote
- Ward Skin
- Preseason 2023
- Miscellaneous
- Balance Changes
- Context & Notes
New Champion: K'Sante
Our latest champion, K'Sante, is now on the PBE for testing! Here's
Riot Pehrek with a
bugs & feedback thread for K'Sante and his skins:
"Hi, y'all! I'm Patrick (or Pehrek), a QA Engineer on League's Champs team!
K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah, Will be hitting PBE soon, so we wanted to start a thread to post announcements and collect feedback. We have around a week before locking in any changes for his release, so I and Riot Williams (QA Engineer on K'Sante) will be monitoring common suggestions in the comments to share back with the team for possible adjustments.
If you encounter any in-game bugs while playing K'Sante and/or his Empyrean skin, please let us know by heading to our Bug Reporting Tool and providing any information on the issue. Providing repro steps or a video clip are incredibly helpful for debugging as well!
Much appreciated!
Patrick (Pehrek)"
K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Abilities
Dauntless Instinct (Passive)
Lore
"Defiant and courageous, K'Sante battles colossal beasts and ruthless Ascended to protect his home of Nazumah, a coveted oasis amid the sands of Shurima. But after a falling-out with his former partner, K'Sante realizes that in order to become a warrior worthy of leading his city, he must temper his single-minded drive for success. Only then can he avoid falling prey to his own pride and find the wisdom he needs to defeat the vicious monsters threatening his people."
Check out K'Sante's Universe page, or read his color story:
Everything We Should Have Said
by Michael Luo
Voiceover
Here's a look at K'Sante's voiceover:
Release Skins
K'Sante is releasing with two skins:
Empyrean K'Sante
1350 RP
K'Sante prides himself on leading under adversity, but this is a challenge
unlike any other. His realm is gone, he's living on borrowed time, and the
other Empyreans don't realize that something released the Foreglow.
Something bad. He knows only they can fix it, but they need their eyes
opened. They need a leader.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante
Mythic Essence
K'Sante's always been a trailblazer on the fashion circuit, and this year he
definitely wants to make the audience sweat. With his crystal-laden drip and
flawless makeup, he's about to light a fire under this Gala.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Champion Skins
A new skinline has hit the PBE:
- Universe
- Neon Strata: Few know of the Foreglow, and even fewer have seen its volatile neon flames. Normally a cosmic balancing force, something has tipped the scales, causing realms to collapse and funnel the Foreglow's power into single beings. Now known as Empyreans, these otherworldly forces of nature blaze a trail through the realms, each with their own agenda. The fire is spreading, with no end in sight.
- Skinline
- Empyrean: The first Empyrean, Pyke, tears through the realms on a destructive rampage against his counterparts, birthing new Empyreans in the process. Who will reign supreme as these new powerhouses emerge, and what will they do with their rapidly dwindling time left?
Empyrean Jax
1350 RP
Hailing from a realm where he failed to protect his kingdom from
annihilation, Jax was content to live in exile, until everything
collapsed. Now an Empyrean, he knows that somewhere out there his kingdom
is still intact. Even if it destroys him, he'll use all of his power to
see his home one more time.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's 6armedrobot with a
bugs & feedback thread
for Empyrean Jax:
Hello All!
Empyrean Jax has arrived to defend the Rift featuring:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Jax is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE!
Please leave any feedback or questions down below.
-6armedrobot"
Empyrean Jhin
1350 RP
Jhin woke as an Empyrean with a sensation he'd never known before: true
warmth. Exhilarated by the power, he set innocents ablaze with a flick of
his hand. Finally, a muse worthy of him! The realization that "she" is
slowly killing him only charms him more. Now if only he could find her
source...
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's Riot Eneopa with a
bugs & feedback thread
for Empyrean Jhin:
"Hello All!
“In carnage, I bloom, like a flower in the dawn.”
Empyrean Jhin is heading onto the Rift with:Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom recall Animation!
Empyrean Jhin is set to be 1350 RP.
Empyrean Jhin is available 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!
- Riot Eneopa"
Empyrean Lux
1350 RP
Forced to live in squalor and shame for her magical abilities, Lux
ironically escaped certain death when her realm collapsed. Now with the
raw power of the Foreglow, she's free. It doesn't matter that she's on her
last legs: she intends to live and experience as much as she can before
the fire consumes her.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's 6armedrobot with a
bugs & feedback thread
for Empyrean Lux:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Lux is here to light up the Rift featuring:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Lux is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE!
Please leave any feedback or questions down below.
-6armedrobot"
Empyrean Pyke
1820 RP (Legendary)
Pyke remembers little before falling into the embrace of the Foreglow,
only that he was defending his home. Waking in a new realm as the first
Empyrean, he hears the whispers of other Pykes across the dimensions,
taunting him from their homes. Why was his lost and not theirs? No answer
will satisfy his searing rage, except vengeance.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
As a legendary skin, Empyrean Pyke has a new voiceover:
Here's Riot Sirhaian with a
features thread for Empyrean Pyke:
Welcome to the Features Thread for
— Sirhaian (@Sirhaian) October 18, 2022
✨🔥 Empyrean Pyke 🔥✨
As always, let's start with his Dance~ pic.twitter.com/VTpZSZHP0v
Here's Bagel Socks with a
bugs & feedback
thread for Empyrean Pyke:
"Hi all!
"Every kill makes the voices louder... and I looove what they're screaming."
Legendary skin, Empyrean Pyke, is heading onto the Rift, featuring:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom animations and recall!
- Custom VO!
Empyrean Pyke is set to be 1820 RP and is available to play 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!
-Bagel Socks"
Empyrean Vex
1350 RP
Vex didn't need anyone. Growing up alone, she was self-sufficient and
annoyed by most people. Her realm's destruction barely made her blink, but
her new Empyrean powers did give her an idea. By empowering her own
shadow, she finally had a companion she tolerated. Vex may not need
anyone, but then again, misery loves company.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Vex:
"Hello All!
"'Kay. See if I care."
Emperyean Vex is heading onto the Rift with:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom recall Animation!
Emperyean Vex is set to be 1350 RP.
Emperyean Vex is available 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!
- Riot Eneopa"
Empyrean Zac
1350 RP
The Foreglow affects everyone differently. For Zac, it burned away all of
his insecurities, but opened up his senses to the loneliness felt by the
other Zacs across the realms. They needed him, and now he has the power to
bring everyone together as one. A family reunion for the ages.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's 6armedrobot with a
bugs & feedback thread
for Empyrean Zac:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Zac is bouncing onto the Rift featuring:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Zac is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE!
Please leave any feedback or questions down below.
-6armedrobot"
Empyrean Zed
1350 RP
The Foreglow is a power many desire, but Zed resents how it exposes him. His
is a strength born from darkness, away from prying eyes. Perhaps in the
fallen Husk realm left in Pyke's wake can he build a new domain of shadows,
one that no Empyrean can topple.
[While splash art was previewed, it is not yet on the PBE!]
Here's 6armedrobot with a
bugs & feedback thread
for Empyrean Zed:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Zed is here to test his skills on the Rift featuring:
- Custom models and textures!
- Custom VFX!
- Custom SFX!
- Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Zed is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE!
Please leave any feedback or questions down below.
-6armedrobot"
Chromas
New sets of chromas are now on the PBE:
Empyrean Jax
9 Chromas
Empyrean Lux
9 Chromas
Empyrean Zac
9 Chromas
Empyrean Jhin
9 Chromas
Empyrean Zed
9 Chromas
Empyrean Pyke
9 Chromas
Empyrean Vex
9 Chromas
Summoner Icons
Tons of new summoner icons are now on the PBE:
Emote
A new emote is now on the PBE:
Giga K'Sante
Ward Skin
A new ward skin is now on the PBE:
Empyrean Ward
Preseason 2023
Preseason 2023 continues testing on the PBE this cycle! Check out these
links for details on the changes being tested!
"Preseason 2023 changes will begin hitting PBE tomorrow! Before they’re out, we wanted to walk you through all of the changes you can expect to see roll out to PBE over the next few weeks. We’re shipping them a bit early this year to give us time to test changes and gather your feedback, so make sure you get those games in because there’s plenty to try out!
Housekeeping note: Things will be in a pretty early state when you first see them, so expect changes to things like icons, item and effect names, visual and sound effects, stat values, and more as we continue to test features during PBE. Barring massive table-flips, this preview page won't be updated after publishing. When the patch notes come out, they'll have all the final details as usual."
Want to leave constructive feedback on these changes? Check out
the feedback threads below from Riot Triptoid:
"There is a whole new suite of items coming to Preseason 2023! Primarily focused around legendary and mythic tank items, there will also be a couple fighter items being introduced.
New features below:
Minor Updates:
- Radiant Virtue
- Icathia's Endurance
- Iceborne Guantlet
- Goliath's Ascendancy
- Spear of Shojin
- Ravenous Hydra
- Navori Quickblades
- Seraphs Embrace
- Rod of Ages
- Catalyst of Aeon's
These new Items will appear 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!"
- Sunfire Cape
- Turbo Chemtank
- Randuin's Omen
- Abyssal Mask
"Chemtech Terrain and Dragon is returning to the rift with a whole new shape.
New features below:The Chemtech Dragon and Chemtech Terrain will appear 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!"
- Dragon
- Soul
- Buff
- Terrain/Plants
"Jungle is getting reshaped for Preseason 2023! You will now have a choice of 3 companions that will assist you when clearing the jungle. They will have unique evolutions as you progress through the game. With this, the jungle monster have been adjusted to shape the experience.
New features below:
The new Jungle Changes will appear 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!"
- Jungle Companions
- Minor Smite Changes
- Jungle Monster Tuning
- Leashing and Patience Updates
"We have revamped and upgraded the communication system for Preseason 2023. Players now have many and more ways to communicate with their teammates.
New features below:These communication updates will appear 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!"
- 8 Option Ping Wheel
- Vision Ping Options
- Ward Tracking
- Offscreen Pings
- Objective Planning
"Hi everyone, I'm excited to announce that Preseason 2023 will be available test starting tomorrow October 4th. We have quite a few changes planned, below are the individual threads for feedback and bug reporting.
Preseason 2023 Announcement
Preseason 2023 Sub Threads:
Like most Preseasons everything is subject to change and we will be making iterations from now until the launch date of Preseason 2023. We value your feedback and discussion as well as your time investment into finding bugs. I will be monitoring these threads frequently, so we can stay on top of bug fixing as well as communicating any community concerns when necessary.
Hope you guys have fun this year :)"
Miscellaneous
- New item icons:
Balance Changes
Context & Notes
1) None!
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