Dragonslayer Pantheon

Been spamming Dragonslayer Pantheon for about 120 games now after owning most Pantheon skins, and this one's become my go-to pick when I need to pop off. The dragon theme completely transforms him from a basic Spartan warrior into something that actually feels legendary on the rift.

The Q stab animation feels way cleaner than base skin, especially when you're trying to CS under tower pressure. His E shield bash has this satisfying dragon scale effect that makes blocking abilities feel more responsive than Perseus or Full Metal ever did. But the real game changer is his ult. I was diving bot lane yesterday when their Shyvana tried to contest dragon, and the way my ult's dragon wings spread during the channel made it super clear where I'd land. My ADC instantly knew to follow up, and we turned what could've been an int into a double kill. The landing impact with those flame effects probably tilted their support into next game.

Compared to other Pantheon skins like Ruined or Ashen Knight, Dragonslayer actually gives you better visibility in teamfights. The orange and red color scheme stands out against most terrain, and the spell effects don't blend into each other like some of his darker skins do. At 1350 RP it's not exactly budget friendly, but for anyone who plays Pantheon regularly, this is worth grabbing. It's purely cosmetic though, no actual advantage beyond maybe clearer visual feedback on your abilities.

After my experience with Dragonslayer Pantheon, I'd say mains should definitely consider it over his newer releases. The skin aged incredibly well since 2014, and still competes with his latest options. Should you buy Dragonslayer Pantheon? If you're planning to climb with him next season, absolutely worth.