I just realized that when swain recalls back he sends out 5 birds, each one for one enemy soul, then when he kills them he says "your soul was already mine"
I admit I was very disappointed by the look at first, but upon seeing this up close look it's back to being my favorite skin. He looks absolutely incredible in demon form (or should I say birb form) and the special effects of each ability keeps his bird theme from his previous look. Overall I absolutely love it and I don't need the original skin any longer. Furthermore, as a Swain main I love this rework to bits. Swain's original in game skin was butt ugly, and the lore always said that Darius was encouraged to take down Swain and become the new leader of Noxus, but Darius hinted that Swain was far more powerful than any of them could handle. Old Swain didn't even look that powerful, but with this new update he looks and feels like he's a terrifying and extremely powerful enemy that strikes fear into his enemies just by glancing their way. I'm right on board with this update
The whole skin is what I expected normal swain to be... it is so much more connected to the demon bird theme. Feather bolts over force lightning and a head change when ulting.
TheDemonRaticate While I am a little disappointed that Swain has connections to some demon now, I am by far content with this skin. It's almost like this is what he was like before he lost his arm. I love how skin lore can connect
irelia was the one who cut off his arm why does no one no know that it's common knowledge at this point lol and i dont think the skin will have any lore behind it but if it did it's just him accepting magic more than being the leader of noxus im assumeing though
My only complaint is that I wish his ult wings were more feathery like in the splash art. Besides that though I love it as it keeps a lot of the bird theme making me feel like I'm still playing Swain.
True. Also his model should be more Tyrant-like, rather than Final boss. In addition particles should not be acidic green, but rather white-light green or dark green, as on the art. That is it
that wasn't it at all... They even talked about how they knew nobody really knew who he was so they reworked him into what people THOUGHT he was. He was originally just a really bizarre Edgar allan poe reference, and to be honest I was surprised that they actually managed to make that theme work with the rework... the birds constantly following you around the map gives a much more detached/creepy feeling then the "pet" raven on his shoulder that doesn't come across as the tormenting omen that it was supposed to be.
Why is no one talking about the recall animation. Single reason I bought this skin lol Edit: I mean it's really high quality overall. I love everything about it, but the recall sold me on it.
the old tyrant swain was my most favourite skin in the game, the W looked so cool in the black green colour. i will miss the old tyrant. that said, im glad riot at least kept some of the originals charm in this one. like him actually turning in some kind of raven in the ult.
because he is a fearsome war leader not a powerful sorcerer like veigar? the point in skins is to try new dynamics with characters it wouldn't make sense for this to be the new him with what they were aiming for
Simon Villarreal LOL can't you see the name of the skin? It says Tyrant, so War Lord or conqueror is close in being a tyrant. Also having an armored helmet makes zero sense in being a sorcerer.
All of the skins actually have a history to them and I'm not exactly sure about this if its true or not but Tyrant Swain is apparently what Swain would look like if he didn't succeed in becoming the Grand General of Noxus. Out of frustration that he was bested, he left Noxus to sought out to create his own army and destroy Noxus. Or at least that's what the theories say. Another is that Swain's personality is just much more different wherein he is more ruthless and crueler than the original Swain. Hence the title 'Tyrant'.
It's still my favourite, both due to its visuals and its context - that last one the other two simply can't compare to by design. On the note of visuals, while I am happy that the quality of his skins is more even now, I don't quite understand the lessening of colours and ornamentation on Tyrant Swain.
looks like an 80's dark overlord,check has a fucking shotgun hand,check bird demon classic swain refference,check green,check looks like angus McFife and Zargothrax from Gloryhammer rolled into 1 yes i like this skin
Ok so this skin HAS TO HAVE SOME CONNECTION TO THE GRASP OF THE UNDYING There's too much similarity for riot to ignore. His E root is the grasp of the undying, his hand is the grasp of the undying.
I just realized that when swain recalls back he sends out 5 birds, each one for one enemy soul, then when he kills them he says "your soul was already mine"
Mortal kombat reference
I really like the feathers in his q instead of ligthning, also the six eyed raven, this skin is basically in memorial of the original swain.
The feathers were always there. They just removed the lightning and made them straight up bolts.
Chaotic Note the feathers appeared on impact with an enemy, now you shoot feathers
I like the lighting better tbh
I admit I was very disappointed by the look at first, but upon seeing this up close look it's back to being my favorite skin. He looks absolutely incredible in demon form (or should I say birb form) and the special effects of each ability keeps his bird theme from his previous look. Overall I absolutely love it and I don't need the original skin any longer.
Furthermore, as a Swain main I love this rework to bits. Swain's original in game skin was butt ugly, and the lore always said that Darius was encouraged to take down Swain and become the new leader of Noxus, but Darius hinted that Swain was far more powerful than any of them could handle. Old Swain didn't even look that powerful, but with this new update he looks and feels like he's a terrifying and extremely powerful enemy that strikes fear into his enemies just by glancing their way. I'm right on board with this update
Scottie Currie I love how someone saying a Ryze Rework joke got more likes than this
I really like Swain, I dont play him a lot but dude, Tyrant Swain was always a very unique skin and with this rework it looks great.
The whole skin is what I expected normal swain to be... it is so much more connected to the demon bird theme. Feather bolts over force lightning and a head change when ulting.
TheDemonRaticate u dont say, its like a new champ
TheDemonRaticate While I am a little disappointed that Swain has connections to some demon now, I am by far content with this skin. It's almost like this is what he was like before he lost his arm. I love how skin lore can connect
no this would be him after losing the arm to the demon, and several years in the future if he ever started to lose control of it...
irelia was the one who cut off his arm why does no one no know that it's common knowledge at this point lol and i dont think the skin will have any lore behind it but if it did it's just him accepting magic more than being the leader of noxus im assumeing though
More money for Riot :^)
S H O T G U N H A N D?
A shotgun hand is alright but it aint no S H O T G U N K N E E S
eatshit bricky
That icon is amazing
Kayn has SHOTGUN EYE
Bardon Me FINGERS U FOOL
Looks great I think, this coming from a long time Swain player. I love that they preserved the classic green color.
there's nothing better than a main being happy with a reworked skin
I love that they preserved the classic crow on his shoulder
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Davena Risotto hahaha agree :)
One of the best recalls in the game, EPIC
His ult gives him a bird head !
Finally !
it was always like that...
TOTEM_ it "should" always be like that! New default Swain looks way more Vladimir with Morgana wings tbh..
TOTEM_ new swain doesn't have it
When people comment without knowing anything , tyrant Swain had a way better and unqiue R before.
i wanna give u my bird
Not a huge fan of green...but gotta admit green does look more demonic (not sure if it’s because I played Warcraft)
Phantom Blues definitely has some demon hunter vibes to it
indeed it's because of warcraft; Illidan to be more accurate
It's true. Does it not look like a boss from the legion expansion?!
privatetowel more like a warden
Warlockk
My only complaint is that I wish his ult wings were more feathery like in the splash art. Besides that though I love it as it keeps a lot of the bird theme making me feel like I'm still playing Swain.
True. Also his model should be more Tyrant-like, rather than Final boss. In addition particles should not be acidic green, but rather white-light green or dark green, as on the art. That is it
The whistle is so creepy O_O
Either I'm deaf or your mean whispers, not whistle. Probably the latter.
^Do you even know what whistle means boy ?
I think he means the dance
Siarnaq youre deaf
when Swain collects souls I think
The rework of Swain's skins are amazing! I'm ready for Dragon Sorcerer / Dragon Tamer Swain!
Alfonso Astilla Dragon Master Swains is here!!
Looks like the Witch King from the Nazgul
Can we get a wedding themed Swain skin where he uses doves?
Jack Bloock sweetheart swain lol would be so funny
Jack Bloock That sounds more like a Valentine's Day theme. Sweetheart Swain or something. Even Debonair Swain.
O boy, it's coming
It took 2 years
@@crrrrrevre TRUE
I really like that he looks more like an bird, during his Ult.
I will still miss the old ult but the rest of his kit looks really fun ^^
resembles the plague doctor tbh
this looks really cool, but i miss Beatrice
Kevin Blanchard beatrice is one with the flock now.. (No but really, ravens follow swain around the map, Beatrice is with him always c: )
Faolyn I know, but his original identity was that he was a guy who kept a pet with him and helped him fight.
that wasn't it at all... They even talked about how they knew nobody really knew who he was so they reworked him into what people THOUGHT he was. He was originally just a really bizarre Edgar allan poe reference, and to be honest I was surprised that they actually managed to make that theme work with the rework... the birds constantly following you around the map gives a much more detached/creepy feeling then the "pet" raven on his shoulder that doesn't come across as the tormenting omen that it was supposed to be.
Kevin Blanchard nahh too many 2-in-1 partners in LOL already such as Nunu, Kindred, Kayn and fuck! they even gave Varus fucking 3!
The Grasp of the Undying as a Champion
whats the differences between this video and the pre-lease tyrant swain skin video?
I could definitely see him as a boss in WoW's Vault Of The Wardens dungeon
this looks straight up awesome - the recall, the attacks EVERYTHING *__*
GOOD JOB RITO
They finally changed his head when transforming, well done rito.
Definitely not Sauron
The start up sound for his ult is the same as his current ult just distorted at the half way point.
its cool how there are landing more and more crows as u fight
Tyrant Swain was always one of my Favorite skins and now they made it better. I wish I could buy it.
Then why the fck not??? You poor or what ?
Bought it 4 times and 3 of those were full price. No regrets...
Tzeentch is proud
I really like the the toxic green color on his visual effects! Can't wait to get to play Swain with this skin!!
Why is no one talking about the recall animation. Single reason I bought this skin lol
Edit: I mean it's really high quality overall. I love everything about it, but the recall sold me on it.
Tony Danza ikr. I got this skin with reroll from shards. First time I played it I recalled on ARAM. I was like duuude this recall is so dope
looks even better with darker green particles, love it
Really glad that this was the swain skin I ended up getting in my store two years ago.
So now I have to pay like 10 dollars to have Swain with the bird head he's had all along? Gee thanks.
McHitler
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the old tyrant swain was my most favourite skin in the game, the W looked so cool in the black green colour. i will miss the old tyrant. that said, im glad riot at least kept some of the originals charm in this one. like him actually turning in some kind of raven in the ult.
I didn’t know that birds surrounded him as he cast abilities
Awesome skin I like how the jacket is made of leaves
From a Sith to the REAL Swain. I'm so happy to own this skin!
Dragon Master Swain when?
dat recall tho, had to switch to 1080p and watch it again to enjoy its full glory
That Shang Tsung reference. “Your soul is mine”
Coolest Skin
one of my prefered skins by far
I think this one is my new fav skin in the whole game, wow
Maiev ShadowSong +Lich King
So beautiful
Its a great skin, but it leaves me wondering why isnt this his classic skin, i think it suits the original Swain much more than the current one..
Aleksandark Kovač IKR! Just don't give him helmet, the rest is fine tho..
This is spifitgaurf udyr syndrome
because he is a fearsome war leader not a powerful sorcerer like veigar? the point in skins is to try new dynamics with characters it wouldn't make sense for this to be the new him with what they were aiming for
Simon Villarreal LOL can't you see the name of the skin? It says Tyrant, so War Lord or conqueror is close in being a tyrant. Also having an armored helmet makes zero sense in being a sorcerer.
All of the skins actually have a history to them and I'm not exactly sure about this if its true or not but Tyrant Swain is apparently what Swain would look like if he didn't succeed in becoming the Grand General of Noxus. Out of frustration that he was bested, he left Noxus to sought out to create his own army and destroy Noxus. Or at least that's what the theories say.
Another is that Swain's personality is just much more different wherein he is more ruthless and crueler than the original Swain. Hence the title 'Tyrant'.
what the heck that recall is so cool
that recall is fucking awesome imo
I like how crows show up when swain's there.
Small ravens on surrounding terrains. Nice.
This is basically what the base skin for the rework should've looked like. The ultimate form is a bird proper, as it should be.
Veigar has grown up.
The only Swain skin that feels like Swain... RIP
YOU SERVE THE BRIGHT LORD NOW!
Have ya'll noticed the ravens landing when Swain is near a wall?
the Q has such a nice sound
Ultimate form is like one of ventus bakugan
I love his joke, referencing his old jokes in the bird form.
i think the wings in the ultimate should be more Visible, but w/e
Next Skin Uncle Swain : Bloodmoon Swain (Tengu)
just noticed how swains bird army are looking at him
man i actually liked this new one
When you gotta be on Summoners Rift at 9 but have to fight the Dark Souls protagonist at 10
I wish that Q was unified over all his skins. The dark feathers look great.
No matter how many times I look at it all I see is Maiev Shadowsong
New WoW Boss leaked on SkinSpotlights? :O
I just got this from a chest I’m so happy
Q is more bird like with the animations, nice
Hey he actually looks like a bird in demon form with this skin, that's cool.
he looks like maiev form warcraft XD
Looks like something you'd find in Warcraft
Tyrant swain is sick
His arm looks like grasp of the undying
Is Tyrant Swain supposed to be like a small nod or wink to the old swain model
DIANA NEEDS THE SAME ATTENTION RIOT
Diana What about Sol?
Aurelion Sol what about him?
I just realized I'm speaking to my number one counter that I ban every game
Aurelion Sol Hi XD :D
That's some Lord of Change shit right there, love it !
It's still my favourite, both due to its visuals and its context - that last one the other two simply can't compare to by design. On the note of visuals, while I am happy that the quality of his skins is more even now, I don't quite understand the lessening of colours and ornamentation on Tyrant Swain.
They dont add soundeffect when Q hit all ?
Still waiting for Dragonmaster Swain
Now that he has a new rig he'll probably get it.
ITS HERE MY DUDE
+Kostas Spirou i know right! what a coincidence
This kinda looks like mordekaiser with better texture and graphics
Turbo The Mighty nahhh i bet you only say that because of the fucking helmet!
...and cape
Turbo The Mighty cause both Morde and Swain are war leaders so having cape also makes sense.
looks like an 80's dark overlord,check
has a fucking shotgun hand,check
bird demon classic swain refference,check
green,check
looks like angus McFife and Zargothrax from Gloryhammer rolled into 1
yes i like this skin
Why did you re-upload? Or did I some how peer into the future a week ago?
So glad I got this from a chest
Any information about "Dragon Master Swain"?
Nice ! The Démon Bird HEAD !
THEY HEARD US.
anyone know what tune swain is whistling during his dance?
when is his rework comming live?
final boss veigar rework?
I'm so excited for sauron
is it swain in a veigar costume doin janna and azir things?
Ok so this skin HAS TO HAVE SOME CONNECTION TO THE GRASP OF THE UNDYING
There's too much similarity for riot to ignore. His E root is the grasp of the undying, his hand is the grasp of the undying.
Cool.. but im not sure how much of the whispering i cant take everytime i hit an ability
sooooo hes a changeling...wait...hes always been a changeling
Someone wanna gift me this Beauty of a skin O.O
whats with the birds around the map
i think the wings need to be a little bit bigger and a bit more visible
The more I look at him the more I think there should be M Bison skin for Swain.
His ,,w" looks almost like the Eye of Sauron.
this really looks like a character from world of warcraft who i forgot the name
His helm makes him look like the second Lich King o_0
Is Maiev Shadowsong?