Introducing Illaoi, the Newest Champion in 2XKO
2XKO, the League of Legends fighting game, has unveiled its latest addition to the roster of fighters – Illaoi. Just like her counterpart in League of Legends, Illaoi is set to be a formidable force, armed with her golden idol and trademark tentacles.
Illaoi’s abilities were showcased in a recent gameplay update by the game developers. The update revealed her two powerful supers and her ultimate ability, To the Depths. With To the Depths, Illaoi employs her spectral tentacles to drag her enemies deep underwater, where they are confronted by the awe-inspiring visage of her kraken god, Nagakaborous.
“In 2XKO, Illaoi is a heavy-hitting juggernaut who overwhelms enemies with relentless pressure,” stated 2XKO game designer Caroline Montano. “She excels in landing big hits and dealing massive damage, while using her tentacles to immobilize and control her opponents effectively.”
Similar to her League of Legends counterpart, Illaoi’s abilities in 2XKO revolve around her tentacles. Each of her abilities summons a tentacle from the ground, allowing her to extend combos and create more opportunities for devastating attacks. In 2XKO, Illaoi constantly has at least one active tentacle, and she has the ability to teleport her tentacles to her opponent’s position, making her an unrelenting force on the battlefield.
However, Riot Games, the developers of 2XKO, aims to ensure that Illaoi is not solely reliant on her tentacles to deal damage. Despite their potency, opponents can easily destroy Illaoi’s tentacles with a single attack. This design choice prevents Illaoi from becoming a character solely dependent on her tentacles, encouraging players to incorporate her heavy swings and close-quarters combat style into their gameplay.
Wrath of Nagakaborous, one of Illaoi’s supers, closely resembles her ultimate ability, Leap of Faith, from League of Legends. It summons tentacles from the ground after a leaping strike and sends Illaoi into an unstoppable onslaught.
“We love the concept of Illaoi pummeling the spirit out of her opponent, paying homage to her kit in League of Legends,” Montano expressed.
Fans will have the chance to playtest Illaoi at EVO Japan, starting on April 27. This eagerly anticipated event will provide players with a firsthand experience of Illaoi’s abilities and playstyle in 2XKO.
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In conclusion, Illaoi’s introduction to 2XKO presents players with a formidable champion who combines overwhelming power with strategic versatility. Her reliance on tentacles adds an intriguing dynamic to her playstyle, while her heavy swings and close-quarters combat ensure that she remains a force to be reckoned with even without her tentacles. Prepare to experience Illaoi’s unrelenting might at EVO Japan and witness firsthand the impact she will have on the game.