League of Legends fans have voted for Skarner to receive the next VGU update

The crystal scorpion will be reborn.
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League of Legends fans have spoken, and Skarner will be the next champion to receive a visual and gameplay update (VGU). This means Skarner will receive a full graphical overhaul, with a new base model, new skins, and updated abilities to fit within the more modern feel of League of Legends.

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Skarner was released back in 2011, making him one of the first champions ever in the game. The champion was notorious for lack of skins, with a large five-year gap between his last two skins. With outdated graphics and abilities, Skarner was overdue for a change.

Surprisingly, the votes were overwhelmingly in favor of Skarner. Skarner took about 33% of the vote, with the other four candidates not even receiving 20% of the vote, respectively. Skarner beat out Tryndamere, Shyvana, Kog’maw, and Nocturne for champions to receive a VGU.

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However, lead Producer of Champions Ryan “Reav3” Mireles gave Shyvana fans a light at the end of a tunnel. He stated that Shyvana “is a pretty strong contender” the next time they explore a VGU outside of a vote. Additionally, the Gothic skin line won the vote to receive a “skin thematic revamp.”


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