10/4 PBE Update: Preseason 2023, Bewitching 2022, Three Honors Malzahar & More

The PBE has been updated! As we start the 12.20 PBE cycle, today's patch includes Preseason 2023 testing, new Bewitching skins, Three Honors Malzahar, 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.)

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Preseason 2023 PBE Testing

Preseason 2023 is now testing on the PBE! Looking for a full rundown on changes? Check out this article:
"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 upcoming 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: 
  • 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
Minor Updates: 
  • Sunfire Cape
  • Turbo Chemtank
  • Randuin's Omen
  • Abyssal Mask
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!"
"Chemtech Terrain and Dragon is returning to the rift with a whole new shape. 
New features below:
  • Dragon
  • Soul
  • Buff
  • Terrain/Plants
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!"
"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: 
  • Jungle Companions
  • Minor Smite Changes
  • Jungle Monster Tuning
  • Leashing and Patience Updates
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!"
"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:
  • 8 Option Ping Wheel
  • Vision Ping Options
  • Ward Tracking
  • Offscreen Pings
  • Objective Planning
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!"
"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 :)"

Champion Skins

Six skins are now on the PBE for testing!

Bewitching Anivia

1350 RP
Enchanted by Leblanc herself, Anivia flies along with a coven of witches, shrouding the night sky in darkness and chaos. Though she was once an ordinary bat, Leblanc sensed the spirit of the season in her; now she helps to spread terror to the children below and glee to the partygoers who follow her flight.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Bewitching Anivia:
"Hello All!
Bat!! Bewitching Anivia is spooking up the Rift featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Bewitching Anivia is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE!
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"

Bewitching Cassiopeia

1350 RP
Cassiopeia found herself on the receiving end of a potion gone wrong when a venomous viper slithered into her bubbling cauldron. No longer able to ride her broom, she skulks about the party, hoping to catch the eyes of unsuspecting socialites. With the tail of a snake came... its appetite.

Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Bewitching Cassiopeia:
"Hello All! 
"There is no antidote for me."
Bewitching Cassiopeia is heading onto the Rift with:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Bewitching Cassiopeia is set to be 1350 RP. 
Bewitching Cassiopeia 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"

Bewitching LeBlanc

1350 RP
Everyone shares spooky stories of Leblanc, the host of this year's celebration! It's said she delights in causing misery; she can turn any Jack-o'-lantern's smile upside down. But there's a softer side to her as well, one she tries to keep hidden, even from herself.

Here's Bagel Socks with a bugs & feedback thread for Bewitching LeBlanc:
Hi all!

"What a treat."

Bewitching LeBlanc is heading onto the Rift with:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Bewitching LeBlanc is set to be 1350 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"

Bewitching Neeko

1350 RP
Neeko never remembers to buy a costume for the yearly festivities. Her delightful disguises come courtesy of her transfigurative talents and shapeshifting spells. Wait... are there two Nidalees at this party? Nope. That's just Neeko, pulling one of her classic pranks.

Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Bewitching Neeko:
"Hello All!

"Neeko is best decision!"

Bewitching Neeko is heading onto the Rift with: 
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Bewitching Neeko is set to be 1350 RP. 
Bewitching Neeko 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"

Bewitching Senna

1350 RP
When she was just a young witch, a warlock bound Senna's soul to a tome of spells, hoping to rid himself of her rising power. But her time spent disembodied only made her stronger. While others party, the overly serious Senna searches for ghouls and ghosts, planning to send them to the grave... again.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Bewitching Senna:
"Hello All! 
Bewitching Senna is here to haunt the Rift featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Bewitching Senna is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE! 
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"

Three Honors Malzahar

Honor 5 Reward
As the Order of Solace's leader, Malzahar wants to extend a gentle, guiding hand to all. It was only by following the tenets of the Three Honors that he was able to escape from a pit of cynicsim, and while apathy may reign supreme, Malzahar will do whatever it takes to build a better world.

Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Three Honors Malzahar:
"Hello All! 
"For the Void."
Three Honors Malzahar is heading onto the Rift with: 
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Three Honors Malzahar is set to be a Reward. It will be awarded to any player who is Honor 5 at the end of season. 
Three Honors Malzahar 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"

Chromas

New chroma sets are now on the PBE:

High Noon Senna Mythic Chroma

Bewitching Anivia
[8 Chromas]

Bewitching Cassiopeia
[8 Chromas]

Bewitching LeBlanc
[8 Chromas]

Bewitching Neeko
[8 Chromas]


Bewitching Senna
[8 Chromas]

Emotes

New emotes are now on the PBE: 

Ok, Take It

Very Nasus, Much Wow

Summoner Icons

Tons of summoner icons are now on the PBE:

Star Guardian Cosplay Tibbers Merch Icon
This icon was acquired by making a purchase from the merch store.

Bewitching X Border Icon
An icon that entitles the border for this champion

TFT Rising Legends Finals Set 7 Dragonlands Icon, TFT Rising Legends Finals Exclusive Icon
This icon was released to thank you for having been part of the TFT Rising Legends Dragonlands Journey.

Season 2022 - Solo/Duo [Rank] Icon

Season 2022 - Flex [Rank] Icon

2022 - Clash Contender Icon
This icon was earned by participating in the 2022 Clash Season.

2022 - Clash Conqueror Icon
This icon was earned by finishing the 2022 Clash Season with over 2000 Victory Points.

2022 - Clash Champion Icon
This icon was earned by finishing the 2022 Clash Season with over 5000 Victory Points.

Star Throne Royal Never Give Up 2022 Icon, Star Shield Top Esports 2022 Icon
This icon is to commemorate finishing the ONE&ONLY event.

Star Sword Edward Gaming Hycan 2022 Icon, Star Mecha JDG Intel Eeports Club 2022 Icon
This icon is to commemorate finishing the ONE&ONLY event.

High Noon Senna Mythic Chroma Icon
This icon was acquired by obtaining the High Noon Senna chroma in the Mythic Shop.

Tweaked Icons:

Ashen Knight Pyke Mythic Chroma Icon, Ashen Conqueror Pantheon Mythic Chroma Icon

Final Boss Veigar Mythic Chroma Icon

Star Guardian Jinx Mythic Chroma Icon

Battle Academia Ezreal Mythic Chroma Icon

Spirit Blossom Aphelios Border Icon

Spirit Blossom Aphelios Chroma Icon


Miscellaneous

  • Tons of skin universe & skin line changes and updates, check out the Skins tab in your Collection and sort by set then universe to check them out!

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.


Context & Notes

1) None!

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