Jackel
Primary Role: Juggernaut
Secondary Role: N/A
Background
Lore:
The Dalika Beetles of the northeastern areas of Ixtal are known for two particular things, aside from their huge size: the first is the flammable pheromone they release during mating season, and the second is their odd behavior of offering their flesh and life as food to dying colony members. Though this might seem counterintuitive, these creatures are nothing more than large insects, which means that they can't consider what will benefit them on the long run, but only what their instincts drive them to do in the heat of the moment, as long as the colony continues to live. More so, they can become pretty hostile during mating season, which only happens during a given time of the year. Luckily, given the time of the mating season and the place in which they congregate, most people don't have the burden of dealing with these bugs. However, the same could not be said for a particular Piltovan expedition team, who found themselves in the unfortunate situation of being riddled with big bite marks. And if it weren't for Jackel it would've been even worse. A biochemist and an engineer by trade, Jackel was part the maintenance crew responsible for making sure that all the devices and vehicles ran without problem, though the only problem he regularly faced getting in between the small hatches due to his large size. Though his engineering skills proved useful, there was seemingly no reason for him to utilize his knowledge in biochemistry… that is, until the situation got worse. Realizing how the bad the problem that is the Dalika Beetles is, Jackel thought something should be done about it, since they weren't given the tools to properly deal with them when they departed from Piltover. And though it took him some time, he finally came up with something that might help: he extracted the flammable pheromone from the corpses of the beetles they managed to kill, and then built a device from whatever material he had to harness that flammability. What resulted were two sword-like gizmos that released concentrated fire, made from the engine of one of their excavators, affectionately named Toast & Roast. Though the initial idea was to burn the beetles' nest, what happened instead was something completely unprecedented, and even more beneficial to the team. As Jackel and a few other guards approached the nest, instead of being met with hostility, the beetles lined up and showed their respect by raising their heads skywards. Confused, Jackel soon realized that this was the response of the pheromone burning from the newly made twin engine swords. Though he thought this would make the job of eradicating the beetles easier, the goal would change instantly when the expedition team was attacked by native Ixtali. Quickly rushing back to camp, the group found themselves at a disadvantage, with many of the team already dead. All seemed lost, but as they approached Jackel and the few that stood beside him, the Dalika Beetles came crawling from behind them and under their feet, engulfing the native warriors with their body. Jackel and the rest followed up and Toast & Roast proved to be as effective against humans as they were supposed to be on the beetles. The team was successful in fending off the surviving natives, and the Piltovan's that were injured but alive had beetle force themselves into their mouths, as it was part of their nature. Their meat was effective in healing and killing the pain, if not a bit nasty on the tongue. With casualties and no resources left, the expedition will have to retreat home for now, as they have to recollect themselves after all the problem they had faced. But when they come back, Jackel will be by their side, with Toast & Roast to burn whoever stands in front of his large stature. But this time it will be a success, because the Dalika Beetles, who were once enemies, are now his allies. And he will make good use of this relationship, even if he has to take a bite out of them. After all… they won't mind.
Appearance:
Jackel is a large man, which may or may not be implied by his gameplay class as a Juggernaut. He wears a Piltovan attire typical of an engineer combined with elements of a biochemist, but with more emphasis on the former since that's why he was taken to be part of the expedition in the first place. Toast & Roast take the appearance fat swords created using the engine of a large excavator, with the blades not actually being blades, but mini flame pillars that appear like the blade part. Toast & Roast aren't initially lit when the game starts, but they do as the ultimate is ranked up and as combat goes on.
The Dalika Beetles are large Ixtali beetles. I imagined as a hybrid between a cockroach and a stinkbug. But otherwise, I don't have a specific description for them.
Stats
Statistics | Base Amount (lvl coefficient) |
Health | 580 (90) |
Health Regen | 8 (0.75) |
Mana | 280 (60) |
Mana Regen | 6.5 (0.65) |
Armor | 35 (3.5) |
Magic Resist | 32 (1.25) |
Attack Damage | 65 (3) |
Attack Speed | 0.655 (2.8%) |
Attack Range | 150 |
Movement Speed | 340 |
Abilities
Dalika Alliance
Whenever Jackel walks into Brush, a Dalika Beetle takes his side, up to a maximum of 3. Jackel cannot summon another Beetle from the same brush for another 45/35/25 seconds (levels 1/7/14).
Notes:
Engine Swing
50 mana (+10 every rank) | 8 seconds | 300/400 Target Range | Angle: 90° | 0.4 Cast Time
Jackel swings Toast & Roast in a cone, dealing 60/95/130/165/200 (+80% AD) physical damage to all enemies hit and slowing them by 45% for 1.25 seconds. Engine Swing gains additional effects based on the mode Jackel is in.
* Ignited – The attack gains 100 additional range and applies a burn from Toasting & Roasting to all enemies hit.
* Fire-Fueled – The angle of the cone increases to 180°.
* Nation Burner – The attack leaves behind a trail of fire that deals physical damage equal to one tick of burn every second to all enemies on it.
Notes:
Unusual Nature
70 Mana (+5 every rank) | 12 seconds (-1 every rank) | 0.1 Cast Time
Jackel grabs one the Dalika Beetles by his side and devours it, healing for 50/70/90/110/130 (+75% AP) (+9/10.5/12/13.5/15% of missing health) and gaining 100% of the Beetle's attack damage and 15/20/25/30/35% bonus attack speed for 4 seconds. Multiple applications of Unusual Nature do not stack but will refresh the duration.
Notes:
Burning Pheromones
70 Mana | 18 seconds (-1.5 every rank) | 850 Cast Range | 100 Width | 0.1 Cast Time
Jackel summons a Dalika Beetle at target location. After a 0.5 second delay, the Beetle makes its way to Jackel at a movement speed of 1350, dealing 60/80/100/120/140 (+60% AD) physical damage to all enemies it passes through and pushes them towards Jackel 275 units. Afterwards, the Beetle takes Jackel's side. If the Beetle takes Jackel's side while he already has the maximum amount of allowed Beetles by his side, then he will trigger the effects of Unusual Nature without activating it.
Notes:
Toasting & Roasting
100 Mana | 90 seconds | 800 Target Range | 0.75s Cast Time
Passive: After a given number of seconds in combat, Jackel enters a new mode, giving him additional effects to his basic attacks. Each rank of Toasting & Roasting unlocks a new mode that adds additional effects.
* Ignited – After 3 seconds in combat, Jackel lights up Toast, with every second basic attack gaining 100 attack range and applying a burn to the target which deals 20/25/30 (+25% bonus AD) (+2/2.75/3.5% of target's maximum health) physical damage every second over 5 seconds. Burns can stack infinitely but do not refresh the duration of burns that were applied previously.
* Fire-Fueled – After 6 seconds in combat, Jackel lights up Roast, with every basic attack gaining 100 attack range and applying the same burn as Ignited.
* Nation Burner – After 9 seconds in combat, Jackel combines Toast & Roast into one sword, with every basic attack being a cleave, dealing physical damage equal to one tick of burn and applying a burn to all enemies hit.
Active: Jackel swings Toast & Roast downwards and slamming it to the ground, dealing 100/200/300 (+60% bonus AD) physical damage to all enemies hit and gaining the highest mode possible.
Notes:
Miscellaneous Notes
Dalika Beetles' Stats:
Base Health: 120 (+3.5 every level) (+13% of Jackel's health)
Physical Damage: 10 (+4 every level) (+30% AD)
Attack Speed: 0.65 (+0.03 every level)
Armor & Magic Resistance: 30/35/40 (+20% of Jackel's bonus armor and magic resistance) (levels 1/7/15)
Range: 125
Movement Speed: 100% of Jackel's
Changelog
Nothing right now…