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Similar to the previous VFX updates we’ve made in the past (Vel'Koz, Zilean, Syndra, etc), we're working on updates to the Visual Effects (VFX) of champions whose spell effects are in need of some love. Our aim is to get their VFXs to current League standards and improve gameplay clarity. This time, it's Leona's turn, for 12.7's PBE Patch!
This VFX Update is a smaller one, aimed at simply cleaning up some of Base Leona's older VFXs, while bringing them a bit closer to how they looked in the cinematic "The Call".
Just like all the previous ones, and since these are smaller updates geared toward sprucing up some of the oldest members of the roster, they aren't in the same prioritization conversation as to how we decide who gets a VGU (where we take model, gameplay, and thematic into account too!): they do not affect any other timeline, and are simply dev passion projects.
Here's a video preview of the changes for her new VFXs. Skins that didn't get any significant changes are skipped. More details below!
All affected skins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeJdbHCGCck
Thumbnail for those interested: https://imgur.com/JPshH6d
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More details:
Small VFX Cleanup for her Base and her older skins. Her more modern skins did not get touched as they're fine.
Idles: Leona's sword now has some small flames, as well as inside the ring at the top of her shield.
P: Small cleanupQ: New ground effect on StunW: While the buff is up, added some rays of light coming from Leona and the shield shines brighter. New explosion around Leona on release.E: New missile and root effects.R: New cast, warning AOE and impact.
Some of her kit has not been changed, as it still fits her fantasy and still looks pretty good (like the solar eclipse around her when she uses W).
Affected Skins:
Base: Updated and cleaned up Base.
Valkyrie Leona: Getting the new Base VFXs.
Defender Leona: Getting the new Base VFXs.
Iron Solari Leona: Getting the new Base VFXs, and some more flames to match her original VFXs.
Pool Party Leona: Getting the new Base VFXs, a new R decal, and some bubbles and sunflowers across her kit.
PROJECT Leona: Small tweaks.
Barbecue Leona: Getting the new Base VFXs, and her grill glows bright hot when her W is active.
Solar Eclipse Leona: No changes
Lunar Eclipse Leona: No changes
Mecha Kingdoms Leona: No changes
Battle Academia Leona: No changes
Prestige Battle Academia Leona: No changes
DWG Leona: No changes
Debonair Leona: No changes
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We're looking for feedback on her changes, which should be up on the PBE now. Please try her out there —especially if you're a main— and leave us your feedback!
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EDITS:
Edit 1: Pool Party Leona got a recolor: https://imgur.com/V95ZIsd
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