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League of Legends players have a new mage to marvel at – Hwei, an artistic mid-laner with a mysterious and dark persona.
As the trailer for Hwei unfolds, players are treated to a visual feast of vibrant abilities and a glimpse into the intriguing lore that ties him to Jhin, the renowned psychopathic artist and killer.
From the first looks of Hwei, it's evident that he carries an aura reminiscent of Aphelios, yet his artistic essence shares a unique flavor with Jhin. The splash art for Hwei further emphasizes his connection to the realm of colors, offering a sneak peek into the mesmerizing combinations players can expect in his ability combos.
Hwei’s First Impressions from the Trailer
Hwei's trailer opens with his gloomy yet composed voice, hinting at a dark force clinging to him. His narrative unfolds, mentioning Jhin and the artistic talents brought to light.
The moral ambiguity he faces, where the line between right and wrong blurs, adds a layer of complexity to his character. Interestingly, Hwei acknowledges the light within him but is reluctant to let go, setting him in contrast to the darkness-loving Maestro, Jhin.
Hwei Abilities Revealed
Hwei’s abilities reveal a complexity similar to Aphelios but with a unique twist. Hwei can blend each of his abilities, offering a multitude of combinations.
Here's a breakdown of his abilities:
Passive: Signature of the Visionary
- Damaging abilities against enemy champions mark them.
- Marked enemies hit by another damaging ability create an explosion, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.
QR/WR/EW - Wash Brush
- Clears the paintbrush, refreshing base abilities without mana or cooldowns.
QQ - Devastating Fire
- Hwei paints a blazing fireball, exploding on impact or at max range, dealing magic damage and percent max health magic damage.
QW - Severing Bolt
- Paints a long-range bolt that, after a delay, deals magic damage. Increased damage to immobilized or isolated enemies.
QE - Molten Fissure
- Creates exploding volcanic eruptions, dealing magic damage on hit and magic damage per second with a slow effect.
WQ - Fleeting Current
- Paints swift waters, granting movement speed to himself and allies in a line.
WW - Pool of Reflection
- Forms a protective pool, granting a shield to allied champions within.
WE - Stirring Lights
- Paints swirling lights, enhancing the next 3 attacks or spells with bonus magic damage and mana on hit.
EQ - Grim Visage
- Launches a terrifying face, dealing magic damage and causing the first enemy hit to flee briefly.
EW - Gaze of the Abyss
- Paints an abyssal eye, providing vision, locking onto an enemy, and after a delay, rooting and dealing magic damage.
EE - Crushing Maw
- Paints crushing jaws, dealing magic damage, pulling enemies toward the center, and applying a decaying slow.
R - Spiraling Despair
- Launches a vision of despair, dealing magic damage over time, applying a percent slow with each stack of Despair.
Embrace the enigma of Hwei as he steps onto the Summoner's Rift, leaving a trail of colorful chaos in his wake.
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