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Karate Kennen essentials

Price
520 riot points
Release date
November 8, 2010
In store
Yes
Can be looted
Yes

New elements

Effects
No
Recall
No
Quotes
No
Voice
No

Karate Kennen

About Karate Kennen

Karate Kennen is a legacy skin that reimagines Kennen as a classic martial artist, dressing him in a crisp white karate gi with a black belt, open sleeves, headband, and revealing more of his fuzzy yordle nature for lighthearted dojo flair.

  • The theme and design feature Kennen in traditional karate attire with paw wraps, a distinct mask, and stance reminiscent of 80s martial arts heroes, mixing ninja origins with martial arts homage.
  • Special features are limited to a remodeled outfit and retextured shuriken, while the base spell VFX, animations, and sound effects remain unchanged from his core kit.
  • Karate Kennen is a Standard (520 RP) legacy skin, only available during legacy vault or loot drops, making it amusingly collectible for Kennen enthusiasts.
  • The skin is not tied to Kennen’s lore, instead imagining him as a yordle trained in the ancient art of karate and ready for friendly sparring in his dojo.
  • Its popularity comes from nostalgic martial arts themes, recognizable appearance, and quirky alternative to Kennen’s ninja-centric skins.
  • Additional features include a dojo backdrop in the splash art and a gi pattern on the back for added visual interest beyond the usual yordle disguise.
  • Fan reception is generally positive for its playful charm and clear martial arts inspiration, though some desire modernized effects to match its animation potential.
  • Noteworthy gameplay effects are minimal, with the visual update improving clarity but leaving spellcasting as classic Kennen with cute dojo aesthetic.
  • The splash art shows Kennen striking a crane stance in a sunny wooden dojo, surrounded by minimalistic decor and soft, glowing light.
  • Karate Kennen endures as a fun, endearing skin for players who want a light-hearted, retro martial arts twist on the Heart of the Tempest.