A New Champion Enters the Rift
Riot Games shakes up the League of Legends scene with their latest addition, Hwei the Visionary, a character whose tragic past fuels his unique artistic prowess on the battlefield.
Haunted Genius: Hwei’s Troubled Backstory
Hwei, a brooding painter, uses his art to confront criminals and comfort victims in Ionia. His journey is marked by personal loss and intense visions from his past, particularly the destruction of his island temple.
Abilities Overview: A Palette of Destruction and Support
Hwei stands out as League of Legends’ first champion capable of casting ten unique spells. His abilities are split into three spellbooks: Subject: Disaster, Subject: Serenity, and Subject: Torment, each offering different strategic advantages.
Passive – Signature of the Visionary
Hwei marks enemies with his damaging abilities, triggering explosions for additional magic damage upon subsequent hits.
QR/WR/ER – Wash Brush
This unique ability allows Hwei to reset his paintbrush, reverting to base abilities without mana or cooldown costs.
Subject: Disaster
- QQ – Devastating Fire: Launches a fireball that explodes upon impact.
- QW – Severing Bolt: Strikes a targeted area after a delay, dealing more damage to isolated or immobilized enemies.
- QE – Molten Fissure: Creates a field of volcanic eruptions, dealing continuous damage.
Subject: Serenity
- WQ – Fleeting Current: Boosts movement speed with a swift water current.
- WW – Pool of Reflection: Shields allies within a protective pool.
- WE – Stirring Lights: Enhances next attacks or spells with bonus magic damage.
Subject: Torment
- EQ – Grim Visage: Launches a face that causes enemies to flee.
- EW – Gaze of the Abyss: Roots and damages the first enemy in its path.
- EE – Crushing Maw: Pulls enemies towards the center, slowing them down.
Ultimate – Spiraling Despair
This devastating ultimate afflicts enemies with stacks of Despair, slowing them down and dealing continuous magic damage.
The Art of War
Hwei the Visionary brings a new dimension to League of Legends gameplay. His diverse abilities require strategic thinking and skillful execution, promising a thrilling experience for players seeking to master his artistic arsenal.
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Platforms: Microsoft Windows
