Just a random thoughts about TFs in-universe

[inanimatelotus]

So this really doesn’t matter as far as actual gameplay at all, it’s just a thought I have every time I use a TF.

Just how much does a TF change the champion? Does it alter just appearance? DNA? I usually start as a wyld elf, and they have fairly long lifespans. However, my champ almost always becomes a ‘mander. Salamanders have pretty average lifespans though. Would children of the champ be part wyld elf? Would the champ suddenly have a shorter lifespan? Or still live for a hot minute? If it does affect DNA, does that mean that (in universe) every TF used, even if changed eventually, would leave a mark on DNA? Do any of these theoretical questions about a fantasy game even matter?

regardless, thank you for humoring the thoughts my rat brain generates.

 

[WolframL]

This has been asked before so you're not the first person to wonder, and Savin has answered: TFs are largely cosmetic. In other words, it's altering your appearance but it's not affecting lifespan in either direction. The soulbinding TFs are the only exception there because those involve a god directly tinkering with your soul and they explicitly do grant the Champ an increased lifespan, the better to enjoy your postgame life with Kiyoko or Ryn. I linked some screenshots from Discord here where you can see more details.

 

[inanimatelotus]

This has been asked before so you're not the first person to wonder, and Savin has answered: TFs are largely cosmetic. In other words, it's altering your appearance but it's not affecting lifespan in either direction. The soulbinding TFs are the only exception there because those involve a god directly tinkering with your soul and they explicitly do grant the Champ an increased lifespan, the better to enjoy your postgame life with Kiyoko or Ryn. I linked some screenshots from Discord here where you can see more details.

thanks friend! I appreciate the links and info.