Design a Legendary: Art Update
by Whitney "Neinball" Fairchild - 10 years ago show comments
As one last treat before Christmas, Blizzard dropped us an update on the ongoing Design a Legendary project.
This time around artist Aaron Gaines has zeroed in on the more defining elements of Mephisto such has making the blade slimmer and more skeletal as well as adding chains to the hilt. We’ll receive more updates in the new year on the sword.
Two weeks ago, we revealed the first piece of concept art created by 3D character Aaron Gaines for our upcoming one-handed, Mephisto-themed sword. For those who may have missed that particular reveal, here’s a screenshot:
As noted, this was just the inital sketch, the first step in implementing the visual design of this particular Legendary weapon into the game. For many items in Diablo III, concepting goes through several stages, and today we’re excited to share a new piece of concept art with all of you.
Many of you had feedback for Aaron, and he was excited to incorporate your suggestions and criticisms into this updated design. Some of the most notable changes based on player feedback include:
- Reshaping the horns to more closely resemble those borne by Mephisto
- Slimming down the blade’s width
- Introducing more skeletal textures and imagery to evoke a spine-like feel
- Adding chains
Here are the results!
Thanks to everyone who provided feedback and suggestions. We’ll have more visual progress updates and images to share in the new year.
Until then, happy holidays!
Previous Design a Legendary Articles:
- Introducing: Design a Legendary
- Design a Legendary, Part 1: Choose Your Weapon
- Design a Legendary, Part 1: Choose Your Weapon Results
- Design a Legendary, Part 2: Choose Your Theme
- Design a Legendary, Part 2: Choose Your Theme Results
- Design a Legendary, Part 3: “Choose Your Power” Livestream Coming Soon
- Design a Legendary, Part 3: “Choose Your Power” Livestream Now Available
- Design a Legendary, Part 4: Visual Design Progress
