Introduction: The S15 season matches have officially begun, and it's likely that most players have been paying attention to the recent competitions, which have been very fierce across all regions. The third stage is not much different from the previous summer tournament, where the champion team can qualify for the World Championship, and the runner-up team can also gain substantial points. Recently, foreign media reported on the new hero for the third stage, and upon its reveal, it quickly drew a lot of player jokes, especially regarding the modeling images, which made it seem like a patchwork hero. Some netizens even humorously suggested it looks like the love child of Galio and Aatrox, the Evil Golem.

New hero revealed for the third stage of LOL.

Most players are quite familiar with League of Legends, which has successfully evolved into a large-scale esports game in just over a decade. To maximize the game's playability, the developers continuously update the graphics and maintenance mechanisms. However, the birth of new heroes remains the primary focus. Over the past two years, the frequency of hero updates has been quite high, and every new hero's debut sparks widespread discussion among players online, indicating that the designers might be running out of ideas. The recently launched Yone has also received mixed reviews, as its strength seems a bit lacking.

Essentially, this hero's late-game damage is far inferior to that of Jinx and Aphelios's ultimate abilities, and it can't refresh against opponents every 15 seconds, making it easy to counter. Moreover, this new hero heavily relies on stats, similar to Zeri from back in the day; if it gets nerfed even slightly, it could become unplayable. Just as players were finishing their critiques of the new AD hero, news broke again about the new hero for the third stage. This time, it was leaked by a Brazilian source regarding the new Darkin hero, Zaahen. From the leaked images, he appears to be a warrior, his body made of anti-magic stone, and he has a pair of golden wings. Furthermore, it’s revealed that this new hero's role is still unclear; he could be a top laner, jungler, or tank support.

After looking at the leaked images, many feel this is yet another fusion character, resembling a combination of Aatrox and Galio, with some players jokingly referring to him as "Magic Galio." Traditionally, Darkin heroes in League of Legends have been quite distinctive, from Aatrox to Kayn, all having good reputations. However, the current design level of the developers is concerning; many talented designers have left, resulting in diminishing playability. The legendary designer, Ghostcrawler, was truly one of a kind. His designs for Thresh and Yasuo have remained extremely popular, maintaining high pick rates across all versions.

To be honest, the large sword he wields doesn't seem fitting for a support hero; he looks more like a top lane warrior. Speaking of which, it has been quite a while since a solid support has appeared; the last one was probably Rell. If he does become the Evil Golem, will his ultimate be a cowardly appearance? Moreover, according to the lore of the League universe, each piece of equipment has its own master. The large sword he wields might very well belong to the Dragonblade's owner. If he is indeed released, perhaps the League will introduce a new skin for Guan Yu, as the current one for the Barbarian King is somewhat abstract.

Goodbye, I think.

Players have not been particularly satisfied with the new heroes released lately, which may largely relate to the developers' design choices. Many outstanding designers from League of Legends have left, and the new designers do not seem to have as many innovative ideas. Ghostcrawler is definitely a figure that players miss the most; his game mechanics were truly unique to the League and his designs elevated the game to new heights.

What do you think about this situation, dear viewers?