Cipher
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I didn’t include numbers or specific stats — even in this state, MOBAs are incredibly hard to balance, and I’m not a game designer. I just thought it would be fun to try creating a hero concept that I personally find interesting. I don’t have any concept art since I can’t draw, so I’ll just add a random image I found online to help draw attention to this thread.
Gameplay Info:
Passive, Patrons' Charity: Grants itself a passive shield that regenerates after not taking damage for a while. (Scales with Spirit)
First Skill, Call of Cursed Apple: Throw a slow-moving projectile that, upon landing, creates a circular area which slows and pulls airborne and flying targets to the ground.
Second Skill, Songbird: Launches Malakim into the air. While airborne, hold the jump button to glide. While gliding, your movement speed increases.
Third Skill, Protection of Elder Gods: When used, this skill activates an absorptive field attached to Malakim, which moves based on where you look. The field absorbs incoming bullets and converts them into a temporary shield.
Forth Skill, False Messenger: Temporarily transforms Malakim into an Ixian, revealing its true form and replacing their entire skill set with a more aggressive one. (Malakim's base stats and shield are retained after transforming. However, items can wear off during the transformation.)
Transform Passive, Patrons' Greed: Right after the transformation, Malakim's shield begins to melt over time.
Transform First Skill, Call of Ixia: Throw three short delayed projectiles that deal damage.These projectiles are scaling with Spirit and can pass through enemies and enemy troops. If all three projectiles hit, they ignite the target, causing damage over time. (DOT also scales with Spirit).
Transform Second Skill, Envy: Throws a small projectile that slows the enemy on hit and grants Malakim increased speed.
Transform Third Skill, Wrath of Elder Gods: Unleash fiery blades around Malakim, slashing enemies within a radius. Each blade deals Spirit-scaling damage and applies a burn buildup effect. While the skill is active, Malakim cannot use ranged fire (MB1), melee, or other skills, but heals from each enemy hit.
Additional Gameplay Info:
Primary Fire: Fires fast paced projectiles (Could be 3 projectile burst).
Design Info in My Mind:
Primary Form: Angelic Figure
Malakim in their primary form embodies the essence of purity and order. Their appearence is that of a slender, genderless figure, standing approximately 7 feet tall. The body is composed of a semi-translucent material that emits a soft, ethereal glow. Golden accents trace intricate patterns across their form, reminiscent of anctient celestial gods. Draped over their figure is a sheer robe that flows gracefully, unaffected by gravity. From their back extend classic angelic wings, vast and radiant.
Secondary Form: The Ixian
Upon transformation, Malakim reveals their true form as an Ixian. In this new form, Malakim becomes more aggresive and imposing, enchancing their formidable presence. The body, once translucent, now takes on a dark, obsidian-like flamy sheen. Golden accents become redish, glowings become flame while the robe morphs into a tattered cloak that flickers with flame-like movements. The wings dissapear and Ixian tail and horns appears.
Short Lore:
Once a celestial messenger, Malakim fractured during the Ixian breach. After events on Earth and after the Maelstrom, they are now bound to the Patrons, wielding divine wrath and protection in service of mortal agendas.
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