League of Legends Udyr rework details, abilities, and release date

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Summoner’s Rift’s resident Spirit Walker, Udyr, has undergone a pretty substantial rework in an attempt to get him back on the best League of Legends champion tier list. Sporting a brand new look, as well as a plethora of new (yet familiar) abilities, the Freljordian jungler returns to the fray stronger than ever. Here’s everything you need to know about his new rework.

Udyr is one of League of Legends’ most beloved champions, characterised by his undying affinity for nature and his ability to transform into some of the Freljord’s most fearsome beasts.

Unfortunately, however, the shaman-style jungler has largely fallen into obscurity, struggling to keep up with the new young guns like Viego and Bel’Veth. His kit has felt somewhat clunky, his visuals are incredibly tired, and unfortunately he’s slipped down the priority list as a result.

Enter Riot Games’ extensive Udyr rework, which completely overhauls the champion’s visuals and in-game kit in an attempt to breathe new life into his gameplay. Excited to take the new and improved Spirit Walker out for a spin? Here’s everything you need to know about the League of Legends Udyr rework.

Udyr has always been good at getting up close and personal with his foes, calling on the power of the Freljord’s most powerful creatures to enhance both his attack and defence.

At Riot’s press roundtable discussion of the rework, product lead Lexi Gao stated “we really wanted to preserve his stance changing identity, and keep him as an auto-attacking, melee-focused champion. This is what makes Udyr really stand out in our roster of champions, so we really want that to remain the same.”

Designer Stash Chelluck goes on to highlight “we wanted to keep his kit pretty similar to the current one –