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Riot Games kick off Snowdown with Poro tossing action!

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Wally = Christmas with those colours ffs

Snowdown is here! The festive event for League of Legends kicked off yesterday and will run through till the 6th of January. This means that the new game mode has finally been detailed. It’s packed with snow, fun, and of course, a ton of adorable Poros!

Are you ready to summon the Porra Poro King? Here’s what you can expect from this year’s Snowdown:

Tired of hiding in the brush, the poros are itching to join the fray! In Legend of the Poro King, you’ll notice two poro friends following you into the fight. Each grants a summoner spell exclusive to Legend of the Poro King.

They’re also the key to summoning the resplendently grandiloquent Poro King, a super (royal) minion that heals your team, regenerates mana and deals AoE damage while lumbering across the bridge to punish enemy towers. Early research points to the King’s moustache as the source of his power.

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THEY’RE ALL SO FREAKING FLUFFY AND CUTE! Here are the new sub-abilities that come with the game mode.

Poro Toss

Cast Poro Toss once and sling your smaller poro across the Abyss. The range is way, way longer than you expect. And don’t worry, the poros love a good toss. After landing a hit, trigger Poro Toss again to Poro Dash, flying to your poro’s target. It’s like Lee Sin’s Q, but more endearing. Finally, when your team lands ten Poro Tosses, you summon the Poro King.

To the King!

When the Poro King is on the scene and your team, activate To the King! to poro-fy yourself and rocket to your liege. It’s like Lee Sin’s Safeguard, but more endearing.

The event also brings with it some new rewards. Connect enough Poros with enemy faces and you’ll get access to these summoner icons:

PORRA ICONS

Or you know, you could just buy the others that are on offer. Be sure to check out the official page, or update your League of Legends and jump into the action right now!

All I can say is that I’m loving all the Porra Poro action LoL is getting this December. What do you think? Will you be partaking in the fluffy critter-throwing shenanigans?

Last Updated: December 17, 2014

35 Comments

  1. Let’s throw the fluffy Porra critter!

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    • Captain JJ glitterati fantasti

      December 17, 2014 at 15:16

      Haha. A weapon of pure evil.

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    • Captain JJ glitterati fantasti

      December 17, 2014 at 15:19

      Unrelated topic: I don’t know about you, but I’m really amped to see all the things on sale on Steam that I know I won’t be able to buy. 🙂

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        December 17, 2014 at 15:24

        I don’t know how much I’ll buy. A few probably, but not that many.

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        • Captain JJ the engaged

          December 17, 2014 at 15:26

          I think I’m probably going to do four (honestly), but my wishlist is currently holding 24 in wait.
          It’s been a bit of an expensive year.

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          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 17, 2014 at 15:29

            That’s what happens when you buy the One Ring for Saurona. *run*

          • Captain JJ the engaged

            December 17, 2014 at 15:32

          • Admiral Chief Octacore

            December 17, 2014 at 15:36

            HAHAHAHA

  2. Quo Vadis?

    December 17, 2014 at 15:16

    How unfortunate that Matthew had to write an article with the word “Poro” in it. I am just watching and waiting…

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    • hairyknees

      December 17, 2014 at 15:18

      My body is ready <3

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      • Quo Vadis?

        December 17, 2014 at 15:19

        Rather you than me bud!

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  3. Captain JJ glitterati fantasti

    December 17, 2014 at 15:17

    Friend of the Poros.
    I’m sure the Porras don’t hear that often. ;P

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      December 17, 2014 at 15:19

      Seeing as it’s winter themed we won’t be getting any hot Poro on Poro action.

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  4. Admiral Chief Octacore

    December 17, 2014 at 15:20

    Is a poro a discount porra?

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      December 17, 2014 at 15:21

      A Porra giving discounts? Is it defective?

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    • Captain JJ glitterati fantasti

      December 17, 2014 at 15:23

      It’s what the Spaniards yell at them instead of “toro toro!” when they hold out a checkered tablecloth

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    • Quo Vadis?

      December 17, 2014 at 15:27

      maybe its a baby porra?

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  5. Captain JJ glitterati fantasti

    December 17, 2014 at 15:21

    Poro Toss.
    I can’t even…I mean…no, I shouldn’t go there…can’t do that to poor Matty.

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    • Quo Vadis?

      December 17, 2014 at 15:25

      You know you want to 😀

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    • Admiral Chief Octacore

      December 17, 2014 at 15:36

      How else is he supposed to get satisfaction?

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  6. Ghost In The Rift

    December 17, 2014 at 15:33

    I found Wally, next to the Christmas tree, what did i win???:-D

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    • Admiral Chief Octacore

      December 17, 2014 at 15:36

      YOU WON A PORO!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      December 17, 2014 at 15:36

      A free copy of AC Unity!

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      • Quo Vadis?

        December 17, 2014 at 15:39

        Let me guess… the pre-patched version?

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      • Captain JJ the engaged

        December 17, 2014 at 15:39

        And free download via a 1mbps line!

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          December 17, 2014 at 15:40

          And free patches for life, because that’s how long it’ll take to fix everything.

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          • Captain JJ the engaged

            December 17, 2014 at 15:40

            And best of all……you get to use UPLAY!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 17, 2014 at 15:41

            Even on console! WIN!

          • Admiral Chief Octacore

            December 17, 2014 at 15:41

            XD

          • Captain JJ the engaged

            December 17, 2014 at 15:41

            Yay!
            *cries*

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 17, 2014 at 15:42

            Don’t cry for them, it wouldn’t have been imposed if they weren’t such filthy pirates.

          • Ghost In The Rift

            December 17, 2014 at 15:41

            I aint touching that game even if it comes free with The witcher 3:

        • Admiral Chief Octacore

          December 17, 2014 at 15:41

          Pffff, 56k modem!

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          • Captain JJ the engaged

            December 17, 2014 at 15:44

            When people ask me what I think hell is like: It is Uplay and a 56k modem

  7. Matthew Holliday

    December 17, 2014 at 16:39

    greevil tossing.
    sounds legit.

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