Champion Update[]
Monkey King Patch Larger Than Usual[]
By Moneypenny[1]
Summoners!
We're making quite a few changes in the upcoming patch to League of Legends, and we wanted to let you know ahead of time that the patch is going to be larger than normal. You see, in this update we revisited some old favorites and gave them a more extensive overhaul than usual. As a result, the incoming patch will be around 300 MB in size. The wait may be a bit longer than you're used to, but rest assured it will be worth it.
Here are some of the more major changes coming in the new patch:
- A complete set of new animations for Janna, the Storm's Fury
- New animations for Tryndamere, the Barbarian King, along with a champion remake
- New animations for Kayle, the Judicator, along with a champion remake
- A suite of balance changes
- And, of course, Wukong, the Monkey King!
Consider this your fair warning that the next patch will be filled with awesome! Don't be alarmed by the size of the update when you launch your client after maintenance.
Here are some screenshots of the updates in store for you with this latest patch.
There's Something in the Trees of Summoner's Rift[]
- By Average Gatsby:[2]
Summoners!
There's something lurking in the trees of Summoner's Rift. Something so vile, so menacing, and so terrifying that even the bravest of champions dare not set foot in the jungle. It's been said that wolves, golems, and dragons have been going missing, and that even the dreaded Baron Nashor fears for his life. While no one is sure exactly who or what is responsible for the disappearances, a strange figure has been spotted moving ever so methodically through the woods. We manage to capture this photograph of him before he disappeared again into the brush.
Demonblade Tryndamere Trailer![]
- By Average Gatsby:[3]
This week, three champions of the League disappeared in the woods near Summoners Rift amid whispers of a powerful artifact had been spotted. These intrepid treasure hunters struck off into the jungle, disregarding rumors of strange happenings, abnormal behavior among the wildlife, and a mysterious presence so terrifying that even the most courageous dare not speak its name.
Today, after a search party was dispatched, their remains were found! This is their story!
Cut down your enemies with Sultan Tryndamere[]
- By NeeksNaman:[4]
For the launch of League of Legends in Turkey, Tryndamere is shedding his barbarian armor for a more traditional Turkish wardrobe. Sultan Tryndamere comes equipped with Turkish garb, a new model, a new critical hit animation, and a Turkish-inspired, ornate scimitar that kicks up dust as it drags on the ground. Best of all, Sultan Tryndamere has meticulously trimmed his moustache for a more distinguished rampage.
Don't miss this opportunity to save on your new scimitar before you charge into battle with Sultan Tryndamere!
Media[]
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Trivia[]
- Tryndamere is voiced by Brian Sommer.
- His
Demonblade skin, his Legends of Runeterra counterpart, pre-rework Warwick and old Willump are also voiced by the same voice actor.
- His
- Tryndamere was designed by Steve 'Guinsoo' Feak.
- Tryndamere was named after Riot Games Inc. CEO Marc 'Tryndamere' Merrill's EverQuest character. "Tryndamere" is also Merrill's forum and summoner name.
- The in-game announcer heard that Tryndamere "was made directly from a picture of Marc Merrill wearing a kilt, and nothing else..."
- During development he was simply called DarkChampion, which then turned into his title "The Dark Champion" but he has been called "The Barbarian King" ever since the second official trailer.
