Karma Rework

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=3197509

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Summary in text below:

In the past, we’ve created engaging characters that epitomize the ideals of their homeland. Garen as the Might of Demacia or Darius as the Hand of Noxus are good examples. With Karma, we wanted to capture Ionia, a place of wisdom and great spiritual power.

We also wanted to hold onto much of Karma's characterization. She's a strong leader and a mystic who stands apart from other champions.


What were we looking to improve with Karma?

The connection between Karma’s motif and playstyle was never as clear as it could have been. She didn’t have a distinct theme that tied everything together and brought out the badass spiritual leader she is in her lore.

Ionia is a land that has suffered greatly. The ongoing struggle has taken its toll on Karma's calm, composed demeanor. We wanted to evolve Karma's personality to suit her place in a nation filled with internal strife and awakened ferocity.


What have we done to address these issues?

Karma can now manifest her inner spirit and willpower as powerful magical energy. With her inner flame she can inspire and protect her allies, damage foes and manipulate the spiritual bonds between those around her. We’ve also taken her Ionian ties a step further: her magic springs from the crest of twin dragons in her mantle, literally and figuratively transforming her into a symbol of her homeland.

The changes we’ve made have given new life to Karma’s title, “The Enlightened One.” In the past, her title conveyed her serenity and calm. Now, it represents the enlightened path she’s found for Ionia: a new path, merging the spiritual traditions of Ionia with the nation’s newfound strength.

Finally, we've given Karma new VO that conveys her internal struggle and intensity. Karma’s attempting to unite a wounded and divided nation, which is no easy task! We want you to believe she’s got the inner strength—and inner flame—that it takes to persevere.


Conclusion

Karma’s now the powerful Ionian leader she was always meant to be. Through her determination and indomitable spirit, she's set to rebuild Ionia and inspire her people to greatness.

 

I've never ever played Karma, might give her a go now.

 

If you own her before they release the rework, you get a free skin

 

I've played Karma before, her shields are good and her heals are good, too. Also, her harass is sweet and since nobody plays her, nobody knows what counters her.

Hopefully this brings some more Karma players into League..

 

Despite her being "weak" I have a ton of fun playing her in the Support or Mid role, never tried top or jungle although I've heard that they both work.

Glad I'll get the traditional skin as I do like the Black/White look better than the Purple one. Excited to finally not get called a troll when I pick her (hopefully).

 

I watched my friend play her before the rework and he actually did rather well with her. She seemed strong before it so I can't imagine what she'll be like after.

 

Even though Karma isn't great I feel that she is very underrated at the moment as an ap mid. Anyway I am looking forward to this remake because I need to learn a new support and this would be a good chance to do it .

 

I'm considering buying her but I've never played her before.

 

I would definitely buy her before the remake to get the free skin if I were you .

 

I bought her right away to get the free skin I'm really looking toward her new gameplay

 

In all honesty, jungle Karma is not something I ever want to try again lol. I think the first time I tried I died to blue, and everything just went badly after that.

 

Rework Karma's appearance all you want, she's still a bad champ.

 

I've heard about Karma mid being a very good mid if played properly, in addition, people don't play often against her, so nobody know how to counter her I might give it a try!

FYI, it's not only a visual rework, but also a complete change in her gameplay style. So, like a new character!

 

She's pretty fun, but I feed in normals whenever I play her -_-