LeBlanc's Deceptive New Look Arrives on PBE
The master of illusion is getting a fresh coat of paint. On March 18, 2025, Riot Games announced via their official X account that LeBlanc the Deceiver has received a comprehensive visual update in League of Legends. The updated champion is now available for testing on the PBE, giving players an early look at her modernized appearance before the changes hit the live servers.
Accompanied by the tagline "The best lies are beautiful," the announcement showcases LeBlanc's brand new look through a video demonstration of her updated model, animations, and spell effects. This visual refresh represents Riot's ongoing commitment to modernizing older champions in their roster while preserving their core identities.
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What's Changing for the Deceiver?
While Riot hasn't provided a comprehensive breakdown of all the changes, the video reveals significant improvements to LeBlanc's character model, texture quality, animations, and spell effects. The update appears focused on visual enhancements rather than gameplay changes, meaning LeBlanc mains can expect their champion to look better while maintaining her signature deceptive playstyle.
LeBlanc has long been known for her ability to confuse opponents with illusions and rapid burst damage. This visual update seems to emphasize her mysterious and elegant nature while bringing her visuals up to the standards of more recently released champions.
When Will LeBlanc's Update Reach the Live Servers?
As with most champion updates that hit the PBE, players can expect LeBlanc's visual refresh to undergo testing for approximately two weeks before transitioning to the live servers. This testing period allows Riot to gather feedback and make any necessary adjustments to the visual elements before finalizing the update.
Players interested in experiencing the updated LeBlanc firsthand can download the PBE client and test her out, provided they have a PBE account in good standing.
Part of a Larger Visual Update Initiative
This update to LeBlanc appears to be part of Riot Games' broader initiative to refresh older champions in League of Legends. With over 160 champions in the game's roster and some dating back to the game's 2009 release, Riot has been gradually updating older character models and visual effects to maintain a consistent quality standard across their champion lineup.
In recent years, several champions have received similar visual updates, breathing new life into older characters without fundamentally changing their gameplay. These updates help ensure that even the game's earliest champions can stand alongside newer additions without looking outdated.
Community Reaction
While it's still early days, initial reactions to LeBlanc's visual update appear positive, with players appreciating the modernized look while maintaining the champion's iconic silhouette and thematic elements. As more players get hands-on time with the updated champion on the PBE, we'll likely see more detailed feedback emerge from the community.
LeBlanc mains, in particular, will be scrutinizing the changes to ensure that her signature animations and visual cues remain clear and distinct, as these elements are crucial for both playing as and against this deceptive mage.
For more information about the update, players can check out the official League of Legends X account or log into the PBE to experience the changes firsthand.