New Azir and Thresh League of Legends Skins Revealed in LCS

New skins are coming up! The League of Legends announced two new additions to your extensive skin collection. 

It comes as a surprise during the recent League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Summer Championship. Indeed, it is a moment that not many anticipated but definitely made everyone excited. Riot Games unveiled the new skins of some of the favorite champions in League of Legends. 

With their intriguing names, Riot introduced Attorney Azir and Janitor Thresh, their new skins, to the crowd. It is evident that Riot’s skin designs are making a significant shift towards character-focused creativity and a bit of humor to the game. 

A Return to Champion-Centric Design

The community has been waiting for this. Certainly, when the recent dev blog post of Riot Games brought about the renewed focus on “champions first” for the skin design process. It piqued the attention of many as it got flooded with an overwhelming positive response. 

In this new approach of Riot, it seeks to fully embody the identity of the champions in their skins. In a sense, it’s like creating a balance between two contrasting personas like “serious and cool” and “silly and goofy.” Many couldn’t wait to see the outcomes, as it might be the pivot that the community has been looking for. 

Attorney Azir: Order in the Court

His new suit definitely fit him. Giving a unique twist to Azir without straying away from his identity, Azir’s new skin is an attorney. After taking off his traditional armor for a while, Azir will wear his sharp suit and briefcase. He will turn the Emperor of the Sands into a courtroom with his presence. 

They reimagined Azir’s abilities as well to fit the theme. They included scales of justice in his spear, meanwhile sending paper flying with his sand soldiers for each attack. In Emperor Divide, his ultimate ability, he will wield briefcases and gavels to beat up opponents before teleporting. Definitely balancing the scales of justice on the Rift.

Janitor Thresh: Cleaning Up the Competition

Here for some goofy transformation, meet Janitor Thresh. Think of the menacing presence of the Chain Warden with some hilariousness, and then you’ll have Janitor Thresh. In his cleaner’s attire, Thresh will be fighting with a two-in-one mop and drying tool instead of his iconic hook. 

To make things funnier, his ultimate, The Box, will summon wet floor signs as markers. A dedicated champ cleaner we will have on the Rift. 

Community Reaction: Overwhelmingly Positive

An attorney, a janitor, and a buzz. The community is buzzing with excitement for these new skins as players appreciate the imaginative and character-specific designs Riot has. So far, the skins have met overwhelming positive reactions from the players; they even went on to say that this has to be one of the best skins released in years. More than the humorous factor, the players love how these skins align with the champions’ identities. 

A New Direction for League of Legends Skins

Will Riot put more emphasis on new designs this year? It seems so. With how the unveiling went, the Riot is putting the skin designs into the spotlight by showcasing them on a major event. Whatever it might be, the community is just eager to see more creative and champion-specific skins from Riot. 

What’s Next?

Attorney Azir and Janitor Thresh will arrive at the Public Beta Environment (PBE) next week. The players can test them out for a while and provide insightful feedback. Moreover, it is likely that Riot will release skins on the same approach, especially since it was positively perceived by the community. 

Conclusion

It really has to be one of the best skin releases in years. Attorney Azir and Janitor Thresh have brought a refreshing visual to the skin these past few years. With that, Riot is certainly gearing up to upgrade their upcoming skin releases that embrace the champ’s identity. From putting the “serious and cool” Azir in an attorney suit to giving Thresh a “silly and humorous” janitor fit, it shows their dedication to exploring the themes available. 

For now, players can wait for the skins to be released in PBE and see how these will play out in clashes.