Riot Games has recently introduced an exciting addition to League of Legends – the Breakout True Damage Ekko skin, a mythic variant skin that accompanies the release of the Heartsteel skins.
While this new skin is bound to excite fans of the iconic mid-lane champion Ekko, it’s also likely to create some hard enthusiasts, potentially stoking further discontent among players.
Following the game’s tradition of in-game bands to celebrate the annual World Championship, Riot Games has unveiled not only the new HEARTSTEEL skins but also a fresh Mythic Variant in the form of Breakout True Damage Ekko.
Breakout True Damage Ekko
This marks the second Mythic Variant skin in League, the first being Dark Cosmic Erasure Jhin. However, the release of Dark Cosmic Erasure Jhin several months ago sparked a significant controversy within the community, primarily due to its high price tag.
In a recent developer post, Riot’s product lead for the skins team, known as Riot 100 pc nuggets, admitted that Dark Cosmic Erasure Jhin had fallen short of players’ expectations. To address this issue, the team has dedicated more time and effort to create Breakout True Damage Ekko. This Mythic Variant skin boasts updated VFX characterized by dark blue and golden accents, along with changes to various aspects of Ekko’s recall and SFX. These changes are designed to align with the new theme of hip-hop that this skin intends to portray.
However, there’s a catch when it comes to acquiring the True Damage skin. Players can only obtain it by opening a specific capsule. Although there’s a small chance of getting the skin right away, on the 30th attempt, you are guaranteed to receive the mythic skin.
But here’s the kicker: if you were to open the capsule 30 times, it would cost you a hefty $200. Many players find this pricing strategy, especially for what essentially amounts to a recolor of an existing skin, to be exorbitant.
If you’re eager to get your hands on Breakout True Damage Ekko, you won’t have to wait too long. It is expected to be available for testing on League’s PBE in the next few days. This new skin will likely be introduced into the game alongside the HEARTSTEEL skins with the release of Patch 13.22, scheduled for November 8.