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The Viper is a Limited S-Tier Costume for the "Prisoner", Luca Balsa. It was introduced in Season 10 Essence 2 and gave "Prisoner" for free with the Costume.
The costume was obtainable between March 26th and May 14th, 2020.
Appearance[]
Physical[]
Luca has pale skin, a high forehead, and emerald green button eyes with thin metallic gold rims and cross-stitched with gold thread. His left eye is half-closed, revealing a dull bronze eyelid. His hair is now white and tied into a short ponytail, and he has thin, arched, white eyebrows. A tiny fang sticks out the side of his mouth. Viridian green paint is painted over his eyes, and matching markings score his forehead, cheeks, and jaw.
Outfit[]
Luca wears an olive green vest with a high collar, matching cargo pants fastened with leather chaps, and leather combat boots. Sapphire-blue-and-emerald-green feathers stick up from his left forearm and waist. A leather belt hangs loosely around his waist, to which a satchel and a waterskin are attached on either side. Stained linen bandages wrap around his arms, torso, and legs. A silver choker circles his throat, and he wears multiple strands of gold and green necklaces around his neck. Matching earrings are visible in his ears, and a clump of gilded emerald green feathers adorns his hair. His gloves are dull gold gloves adorned with small red-and-white beads, gilded triangular pendants, and tiny, emerald green feathers.
Transmission Box[]
The transmitters are solid gold ornaments with Aztec carvings and floating emerald crystals.
Special Effects[]
Emerald particles and sapphire feathers drift around him.
Design Notes[]
Official Website[1][]
Secret treasure or lie? Oath or fate? Triumph or defeat? A new jungle adventure is about to begin. In what capacity will you join this chase about life and death, wealth and deception?
Deep in the jungle, looking for secret treasures and facing fate
After the accidental death of "Guide", Viper, who had been silent for a long time, received a letter from his former employer, Duke Iris. He had information about the desert adventure mentioned in the letter. From what he heard, although his colleagues suffered heavy losses, they were not without gains.
For example, a clue that points to the depths of a dense forest, a check that is enough to attract the strongest treasure hunter, a lie decorated with secret treasures and an identity that is reversed by fate.
After packing their equipment and luggage, Viper and his friends set out again.
Maybe he will return with a full harvest, maybe he will get nothing, and worse, maybe he or all of them will never be able to return.
But who cares?
For treasure hunters, unless they are inspired by death, it is too early to wash their hands of the golden basin at any time.
Viper has finally embarked on a journey to fulfill his oath or correct his destiny. He is wearing a comfortable and lightweight military green work vest and overalls, which are very suitable for exploration in the dense forest. His whole body is wrapped in white bandages, which may be a glorious treasure hunting career. The "medal" left behind; leaves or feathers tied around the waist, head, wrists, knees, etc., and green oil paint on the face. He doesn't know if it is to hide the figure or for some secret ceremony. It is a tool tied to the waist. The treasure-hunting equipment in his bag and waist are his biggest reliance for daring to accept this commission.
After setting off again after a long period of silence, what kind of adventure will the Viper encounter, what kind of gains will it gain, and what kind of price will it pay? Feathered serpents, guides, treasure hunters, faith, betrayal, secret treasures, and destiny, there are too many curious secrets in this dense forest, but to everyone’s expectation, the truth is greater than imagined it's more bizarre.
Social Media[2][]
Background Story
"Viper" is set to be a treasure hunter who spends all his time in the dense forest, capable and cunning. For some strange reason, he is already acquainted with the people of the forest, and he seems to have become gradually integrated with their lives. With the "treasures" he brought from the outside world, he exchanges it with the people for information about the secret treasure and the Feathered Serpent God, but this is not just a simple treasure hunt. Deep in the forest lies the source of his curse, and the truth about the death of his leader.
Design Ideas
Based on the setting, the first 3 sketches of the design were discarded because the overall design was too fancy, and the elements appeared messy and cluttered. Although "Viper" has gradually integrated into the life of the forest's natives, he is still a treasure hunter, so the base color of his clothing should still be light. His temperament should be charming, and his headwear should not be too exaggerated or outlandish.
The second version of the sketch is better, but is still too gimmicky and too muddled.
On the contrary, the third sketch is more in line with the work wear and work ethic of a treasure hunter. Based on this, we chose to optimize the third sketch, giving us the third image, which makes the magical plot clearer.[3] After finalizing and refining the details and special effects, the final draft in image 4 was completed~
Trivia[]
- The B-tier equivalent of The Viper is Boidae.
Gallery[]
Appearance Decoration Menu[]
In-Game[]
Concept Art & Icons[]
Promotional Art[]
Merchandise Art[]
References[]
- ↑ The Viper Design Notes - Official Website
- ↑ The Viper Design Notes - WeChat
- ↑ Translator's Note: the wording confused me. This might not be entirely correct.
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