Academy Ekko Review

Greetings to all LoL fans! Today I want to discuss with you one of the coolest skins for this champion, which is Academy Ekko. This skin was released on August 01, 2015. Our time traveler now has a more intellectual look, which oddly enough, goes well with Ekko’s willful character. So let’s move together into the world of Academy and see how well Riot managed to combine the concept of an unruly vagabond with a student of a prestigious academy.

Lore

Academy Ekko is not a particularly diligent student, and numerous instances of bad behavior confirm this. Using equipment in the chemistry lab, altering temporary fabric to skip classes, and many other pranks this tomboy has allowed himself. So it is not surprising that the dean suspended him from classes, although it is possible that Ekko, with his abilities, could still attend them. Surprisingly, our hero still finds time to create incredible new devices to use in his antics.

Concept and Inspiration

Academy Ekko was released on August 1, 2015. The skin was inspired by the idea of recycling a champion into an intelligent student, attending probably the coolest school in all the Rift universes. I guess except for Battle Academy… Also, it’s worth discussing the gorgeous splash art. It shows us all the Academy students. Darius, Ahri and Vladimir, each of them trying to show their individuality. Ecco, for his part, just sits on the table while his holograms write something on the board.

Design, Sound Effects and Animations

The visual style of this champion is epathetic, showing him to be rebellious and defiant. He does not wear elegant outfits at all, but more simple and careless. You can tell by the raised sleeves and the let-out shirt, also Academy Ekko wears shorts. Apparently, his style is to create all kinds of unusual and interesting things, not to follow fashion. As a weapon, Ekko uses an upgraded chopper bat. And it is best suited for vandalism! The temporary device, on the other hand, simply lies in a brown gym bag.

Riot did a great job and created a cool model that completely captures the rebellious spirit of Ekko Academy. Unfortunately, the particles and animations remain unchanged for now. Of course, it would be interesting to see the new recall animation where Ecco is blowing something up in the lab!

Unique Features

Academy Ekko’s Unique Features include:

• Academy Ekko has Unique Features worth talking about.
• A redesigned champion model that incredibly fits the image of the rebellious genius.
• Splash, an art that is adored by all League of Legends community players for its detailing.

Obtainability in 2023

You can purchase Academy Ekko in the Riot store for only 750 Riot Points.  However, Smurfmania.com is a better deal. Here you will find accounts with a collection of all Academy skins in your inventory, and also at a very low price. I advise you to check out our store – you will definitely not regret it!

Gamers Feedback

LoL community like this skin. Players who own the Academy Ekko skin shared some thoughts about it:

“The splash art… his ingame hair… This skin is what all other league skins wishes they could be.” 

“His shirt, shoes and gloves should be the same clean white color as his hair. You would get more buyers that way, Riot.”

“I still don’t know if i should buy this skin, i like ekko and his classical but the other one is not nice. I think this one is a decent skin for its price”

My Feedback

As a fan of Ekko, obviously this skin is in my collection. However, I got it because Academy lineup in general is very interesting. Academy Ekko is a genius rebel, very young and always looking to fulfill his potential. Therefore, I think that this skin has been able to show us a champion in the same young and active heroes. Ekko retained his personality, but at the same time the designers added some very noteworthy elements to his image. 

Conclusion and Rating

In conclusion, I would like to say that Ekko Academy for me personally is a great buy. The skin looks very cool. It has a great model and textures and it sells for a good price. Sometimes, I think that particle effects are completely unnecessary, because skins are primarily about the appearance of the champion, not about add-ons. In Ekko Academy all conditions are met and in it, as well as in other Academy skins, you can see the quality work of artists and designers.

Taking into account all of the above, I give this Ekko Academy Skin a score of 7 out of 10.  Academy is a very bright and memorable line of skins, and Ekko fit into it very well. So, if you are a fan of Ekko, I recommend you to get the Sandstorm version as well as this skin. With these skins you will feel incredible on the battlefields of Rift.

FAQ

What is the concept and inspiration behind the Academy Ekko skin?

Academy Ekko is inspired by the idea of Ekko as a well-born intellectual student attending a prestigious academy, and showcases the stylish, youthful and rebellious side of his character.

Ekko’s concept is inspired by the idea that a brilliant young man must necessarily attend a prestigious school in order to develop his abilities. However, the rebellious spirit constantly comes up with dangerous and tricky ideas that interfere with learning.

What are the unique features of the Ekko Academy skin?

The skin offers us a new model and textures that are well executed in terms of design. Academy Ekko combines the images of a rebel and a smart student very well.

Are there any new particles, animations or sound effects in the Academy Ekko skin?

Unfortunately, the skin does not contain updated animations and particles. Many community players complain that the particles should be green instead of the standard green ones.

How can I buy Academy Ekko skin in 2023?

You can buy this skin in the official in-game store for 750 RP. However, we advise you to visit Smurfmania.com store – here you will find a better offer.

What is the overall score of the Academy Ekko skin?

The Academy Ekko skin gets a 7 out of 10 rating from me. First of all, I appreciate it for its concept and design, and for the fact that Ekko is one of my favorite champions.