iBlitzcrank

Getting iBlitzcrank from a mystery chest last season was honestly a pleasant surprise since I'd been maining the robot for months with just base skin. After around 55 games with it, I can confidently say this skin completely changes how satisfying the champion feels to play, especially compared to other Blitzcrank skins I've tried on friends' accounts.

The Q animation feels insanely smooth compared to base Blitzcrank, and I swear the hook travels cleaner through minion waves. His W speed boost has this slick digital effect that makes roaming feel more responsive, though that's probably just psychological. But the real difference is his E knockup which has a crisp metallic sound that helps me time combos better. During a baron fight yesterday, I landed a max range hook on their fed ADC through three bodies, and the white energy trail made it super clear where my grab was going. My teammates even commented on how much easier it was to follow up compared to when I use Definitely Not Blitzcrank where the party hand can be confusing in teamfights.

Is iBlitzcrank worth it if you're considering buying? For Blitzcrank mains, absolutely. The skin isn't pay-to-win but the cleaner animations genuinely help with landing skillshots. And the recall where he transforms into an iPhone is still hilarious after all these games. My only complaint is that the white color scheme sometimes blends with certain map areas, but you adapt quickly.

If you play Blitz regularly, this skin makes the champ feel modern and less clunky than his 2009 base model. Worth grabbing on sale if you're patient, but even full price isn't terrible for the quality upgrade you're getting.