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Dark Cosmic Jhin: Splash Art by Bo Chen

Bo Chen's League of Legends illustration, from the finished splash and close-up details to early compositions and an animated progression.

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Artwork: Bo Chen · Splash illustrator

Project: Dark Cosmic Jhin / League of Legends

Production: Riot Games

League of Legends and Jhin © Riot Games

Bo Chen's original Dark Cosmic Jhin portfolio

Jhin in violet and gold armor holds a fragmenting planet above his hand, with a glowing weapon and translucent arms against a blue and purple cosmic background. — Dark Cosmic Jhin, final splash illustration.

About the work.

The glowing eye is a small detail with a strong pull. Around it, Bo Chen builds Dark Cosmic Jhin from sharp armor, deep violet shadows and translucent blue limbs. The finished splash balances the figure's solid silhouette with light that seems to pass through him.

In his original portfolio description, Chen places this version of Jhin between creation and destruction. The fragmenting planet above his hand and the energy around his weapon make that idea visible without losing the character at the center of the image.

The selection brings together seven original files: the final splash, three detail views, two composition sheets and an animated progression. The early options change the viewpoint, gesture and placement of the weapon, while the close-ups reveal the mask, armor and bands of light that give the finished image its character.

Artwork by Bo Chen for League of Legends. The gallery preserves the complete source images, handwritten labels and original animation. Jhin and League of Legends belong to Riot Games.