Ryan “Reav3” Mireles wants players to test her out “before judging (too) much.”
League of Legends lead champion producer, Ryan “Reav3” Mireles, addressed fans’ concerns today, stating that the upcoming champion Seraphine “feels way different” than Sona.
Seraphine is considered as “Sona 2.0.”
Presently, Riot revealed Seraphine’s full ability kit and several fans in a Reddit post referred to her as “Sona 2.0.” Reav3 explained a few differences between the two champs, attempting to implore the community to “try her out before judging too much from an ability breakdown video.”
“For one, she is a VERY skillshot reliant champ which feels way different than Sona,” Reav3 said. “The big reason she feels unique though is her music passive which makes each 3rd spell you cast, cast twice. This leads to having to think about which order you use your spells in to get different effects, and gets you into like a musical 1, 2, 3, and 4 rhythms when you play her that feels really different than any other champ.”
Reav3 also added that the two champions would mostly appear in different roles. While Sona is an enchanter support, Seraphine will be “primarily a mid lane mage” with “wombocombo AoE ranged damage.”
Sona is considered one of the simpler League champions, with only one skill shot in her ultimate. On the other hand, Seraphine has three skill shot abilities that must be precise to be effective. And, according to Reav3, being able to cast every third ability twice creates a unique four-beat rhythm. As an aspiring musician, this fits in well with her thematic, encouraging players to make some music of their own.
However, with Sona, Seraphine does have some similarities. Her Surround Sound (W) ability shields nearby allies and grants them movement speed. And if Seraphine is shielded already, she restores health to her teammates. This kind of ability integrates Sona’s W and E into one skill.
Using a hitbox similar to Sona’s Crescendo, Seraphine’s ultimate is also a skill shot that charms enemies and deals damage. But the ability differs in that it can strike allies to expand its range and provide the “Note” buff.
The latest champ, as well as the one who will also be featured on virtual K-pop group K/DA’s new album, hits the Summoner’s Rift on Oct. 29. But fans will be able to test her out on the PBE soon.