Bewitching Elise

Picked up Bewitching Elise from a chest last week and honestly wasn't expecting much since I usually run Blood Moon on her. After around 35 games though, this skin completely changed how I feel about playing the spider queen.

The biggest difference is how her human form Q feels way smoother to weave between autos. That purple venom shot has cleaner animation canceling compared to base, making those early lane trades feel more responsive when you're trying to poke down the enemy mid. Her spider form W is probably the most satisfying ability change though. The spiderlings look like little pumpkin creatures and they're easier to track in teamfights. I noticed this during a dragon fight where we were all stacked up and I could actually see which minions were mine for once. Blood Moon's spiderlings just blend into the chaos but these orange boys pop off the screen.

What really sold me on Bewitching Elise compared to other Elise skins is the Rappel visibility. The witch hat stays visible when you're untargetable, giving enemies less time to react when you drop down. It's not quite pay-to-win but there's definitely a slight advantage there. And the recall where she stirs her cauldron is just perfect Halloween vibes without being too cringe.

Is Bewitching Elise worth it if you're looking to buy? For Elise mains who want something different from the edgier skins, absolutely. The 1350 RP price feels justified with how distinct the animations are. My experience with Bewitching Elise has been way better than expected and I'm probably shelving Blood Moon for good. This skin makes fed Elise games feel even better when you're styling on people with those pumpkin spiders.