Alright, let’s talk about Genji skins. Spent a fair bit of time trying to figure out which one really clicks, you know? It’s not just about looking cool, sometimes the right skin just feels better when you’re zipping around.
So, I started off just going through the hero gallery. Scrolling, scrolling, scrolling. There’s a ton of options, honestly. Some are just simple color swaps, those Epics like Carbon Fiber. Looks slick, sure, clean lines, dark look. Used that one for a while. It does the job, nothing too flashy.
Digging into the Legendaries
But then you get into the Legendaries. That’s where things get interesting. I remember when the Oni skin first came out during that Heroes of the Storm event. Man, everyone wanted that one. Had to grind a bit in another game, which was kinda weird, but hey, the skin looked sick. Very demonic, very cool effects on the mask. Felt pretty badass using it.
Then there are others I looked at closely:
- Baihu: From the Lunar New Year event. That white and teal tiger theme? Really nice. The sword looks amazing too. Definitely a top contender for a long time. Felt smooth in-game.
- Sentai: Okay, this one’s goofy, I admit. Power Rangers vibe. It’s loud, it’s colorful. Didn’t think I’d like it, but used it for laughs sometimes. Kinda grew on me, but maybe not for serious grinding.
- Blackwatch: This one’s got lore behind it, Reyes messing Genji up. More human-looking, kinda edgy. Solid skin, good detail. The hood’s a nice touch.
- Illidan/Demon Hunter: If you got the BlizzCon ticket or whatever. Super cool crossover, fits Genji surprisingly well. The voice lines changing are a huge plus. Made it feel really unique.
I kinda cycle through them depending on my mood. But the process was mostly trying one for a few games, seeing how it felt. You look at your hands, your weapon, how the ultimate looks. Does it distract? Does it make you feel faster? Probably placebo, but hey, it matters.
So, What Did I Settle On?
After messing around with pretty much all of them over the years, I keep coming back to Baihu most often these days. It just hits the right notes for me. It looks distinct without being too over-the-top like Sentai sometimes feels. The white and blue colour scheme is clean, and the electricity effects on the ultimate sword? Chef’s kiss. Just feels right when I’m popping off.
But honestly? The “best” is really just what you like looking at the most. Oni is classic cool, Blackwatch has that edge. Even the simpler Epic ones have their place. Just gotta find the one that makes you feel good playing the character. For me, right now, that’s Baihu. Took a while, trying different ones out, playing games, getting a feel for each. That’s the journey, right?
