[2021] Syndra VFX Update

Originally posted by PietroTheCzar

I knew it was you <3

Originally posted by OneAndOnlyArtemis

Is it within the scope of a visual update to tie her orbiting spheres with her R availability? Like Ekko's trail and many other more modern kits, Syndra's Ultimate uses those spheres, but she has them at the beginning of the game and while R is on CD too.

Originally posted by wasteofdialga

It looks too purple. One of syndra’s iconic designs it’s her PURE BLACK spheres with the electricish magic around it. It gave a very ethereal feel. This looks nice for a skin but not for base syndra.

Originally posted by AobaSona

I just want to ask, do you know if this hurts her chances of getting an ASU down the line? I know she's probably not a priority, but I saw that some ASUs will be only about smaller changes, like updating textures and animations, and I think Syndra is definetely one who would need those :(

Originally posted by justbeingluigi

I think it's great that you're putting effort into improving Syndra's visual experience. However, I'd prefer the pitch-black balls. They gave the impression of being made of dark matter that could absorb/disintegrate anything they touch, instead of the "evil/corrupt" energy that emanates purple smoke.

Originally posted by notallwitches

This is perfect! Thank you Sirhaian. You are the best. But can you guys also cleanup her base skin textures a bit too? Her skins are so high quality but her base skin looks so outdated and dirty. You guys did a similar thing to Kog’Maw, would it be possible for Syndra too? 👉👈

Originally posted by snib_snib

Why?

Originally posted by Hyoudou

Is it may possible to give Queen of Diamonds some reddish or crimson red colored orbs?

Originally posted by Hyoudou

Not even just sneaking some little tiny reddish hue into them? Accidentely...? I wont snitch 🤐.

Originally posted by FARRAHM0AN

Can you say what the changes for Star Guardian are? Can’t see it in the video just curious what “minimal changes” actually means

Originally posted by -Falrein

So... I usually don't comment these threads. But Syndra is one of my favorite champions.

Honestly it looks pretty dope.

There is only one thing I find iffy; on her E, after the initial wave remains a stiff triangle. I get that the aftereffect adds flavor but it doesn't feel really good to see. Might I suggest replacing it with some cracks on the ground? Adds some weight to the spell with the idea of power.

I don't know if anyone else shares this thought tho so this may be an unpopular take! Other than that, great job really!

Originally posted by Linajke

While we at syndra can you make her not yell at every spell? 😂

Originally posted by jhgoldmeow

the ult on the snow skin is exceptionally bright and flashy (3:54 in vid) and could be toned down a little :)

Originally posted by deltoraa

Cool changes. My one big feedback is just repeating what others have already said here about base Syndra's spheres being so shiny and light purple now. I will really miss the dark "black hole" spheres. But I saw your replies about not being able to do black colours in VFX anymore so I understand. Kinda disappointing but I use her skins anyway so it won't affect me lol. Also I 100% know it was intentional for visual clarity but the addition of the really dark shadow at the perimeter edge of her E makes it looks worse than it did before in my opinion. I understand why it's been added but yea I personally don't like the way that specific area looks. Nice work otherwise <3 Looking forward to see the sphere tweaks you've mentioned already.

Originally posted by The_Yeti_Rider

Can you make her orbs that surround her match if her Q is maxed or not?

Originally posted by The_Yeti_Rider

why do the orbs that surround her here change color when she levels up something? https://youtu.be/IoyF5eaQ_2w?t=41

Because now she has three different types of Qs, rank 1-4 light purple, rank 5 dark purple, but the ones surrounding her are her old ones but they change to the maxed version when her Q or R is maxed?

If the orbs match her R, then why do they not match her Q until it changes to the new one? its much darker than her ability that goes on the ground

Originally posted by xAsami

can u bring back the electricity visuals on her q ;c

Originally posted by wingdagger

Can you apply this to the colors of the spheres orbiting her as well? Those are also a bit too purple when she levels up. I think these updates look great though!

Also, did you take the edge off of the sound effect when Snow Day Syndra Q hits any enemy? That was really satisfying :( I still hear it on the ult so I don't know if it's just my imagination.

Originally posted by itzirenebae

As a Syndra main I love it and I'm so happy that u guys are giving her a lot of love recently :)

For base Syndra I do feel like it should be more black as others have pointed out, but maybe you could keep the current 'purple' vfx for her Queen of Diamonds skin? I know that it is not supposed to have different vfx from base considering its price but I personally never liked how dark spheres looked with her design so I think the current purple base vfx could work really well with this particular skin. (Maybe even making the spheres that are flying around her look the same as those when she uses Q since they kinda look like they're made of glass at the moment which would be super cool for this particular skin since she is 'The queen of diamonds')

I also have a complaint about Atlantean Syndra. It doesn't have to do with your update, your update is literally amazing and Atlantean shall now be my favorite, but there's been this weird bug for years now where the spheres look purple with medium video settings or lower and only really look blue and clean if it's set to highest but for my PC it looked purple even when I turned the settings to highest. I don't think this is supposed to be happening so I'm assuming it's a bug and hopefully it will be fixed when this update comes to live servers :)

Thank you so much for your effort! ♥

Originally posted by curaao

Gotta say the visibility meter went through the roof with this, i think is an amazing job, now i can actually see her hitboxes on q and w clearly. 2 things that turn me a bit down tho is that looks like a void palette to me, it was my instant reaction when i saw the thumbnail, and that Justicar balls look like suns but not really, maybe if you guys like that idea you could make it look more like a star in fire. But this work is excellent man thanks you guys for the time.

Originally posted by ItsCrossBoy

Hope you're doing well since getting off twitter Sirhaian, always love your work <3

Originally posted by nikobac

btw love you dude the work you do is amazing, all the best!

Originally posted by Flyingwhale24

When will she receive an animation update? She is lack of idle-in animation

Originally posted by feluciaa

Love this. Beautiful. Thank you Sirhaian ~ Thorny

Originally posted by Anchivito

i think it's too bright, and the cracks on the ground, we will miss them... really will miss them :C

Originally posted by Outer8pace

Can justicar keep her swirls when she ults? the skin is fantastic now but I rly liked that feature.

Originally posted by Rooxstart

When people asked for the effects to be less bright, the cracks on Base became less visible and I really liked them! It looks like glass breaking and I love them. I think the shockwave that appers after the sphere is casted covers them up a lot, so maybe you could make the crack last a bit longer. Also a bug: Justicar Syndra still uses the old taunt VFX (the three cracks)

Originally posted by Outer8pace

Thank you sir for the amazing job

Originally posted by TeetoBonito

Seeing the comparison, I actually really miss:

1. The cracked ground from her Q and W. Side by side, they add so much more impact than not having the cracks.
2. The darkness of Base Syndra's spheres. They look too dull and faded (low contrast, low saturation). Side by side the base spheres seem so much more powerful and intimidating than the new version. As a former Syndra main I don't feel too fond towards the new base sphere design. They shouldn't just look better at level 5 and too faded before then.

Originally posted by Outer8pace

Could all her skins get the drag effect when you push a sphere with E? Idk how hard it would be to copy one into the other, I don't wanna ask for too much.

Originally posted by Outer8pace

The bullet shaped thingy on the sphere that makes it look like a meteor

I think it makes multiple spheres stuns prettier, mainly the RE combo

Originally posted by Aries_the_Ram

Thanks for listening to our complains about Atlantean ! Now if you could change her orbs levitating around her so it can reflect her q it would be perfect, right now it looks like tiny bubbles and it's not really clear. Sometimes it even disappears.