{"id":8378,"date":"2020-06-13T01:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aovpro.net\/?p=8378"},"modified":"2020-06-13T01:46:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-13T09:46:18","slug":"design-concept-zata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html","title":{"rendered":"Design Concept: Zata, the Shackled Wings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Take a behind the scenes look at how Tencent Games artists created Zata, the Shackled Wings!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8380\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-01-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-01-small.jpg\" alt=\"Take a behind the scenes look at how Tencent Games artists created Zata, the Shackled Wings!\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8380\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Age: 19 years old.<br \/>Height: 183 cm.<br \/>Race: Darkwings.<br \/>Birthplace: Verno Forest.<br \/>Source of Power: Darkwings of Abyss.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#background-story\" >Background story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#early-concept\" >Early Concept<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#hero-style\" >Hero Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#hero-details\" >Hero Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#skill-effect\" >Skill Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/news\/design-concept-zata-8378.html\/#3d-model\" >3D Model<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"background-story\"><\/span>Background story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Shackled Wings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Darkwings was one of the tribes that protected the World Tree. They\u2019re tainted by the darkness that seeps out from the Abyssal Rift. In order to save the tribe, Zata\u2019s father who was the Chief in Command led the tribe to Mt. Orphean and ask for help from the Temple of Light.<\/p>\n<p>However, the cursed power that had flowed in Darkwing&#8217;s body made the Temple of Light reluctant to provide assistance for free.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing his sick father, Zata, the new chieftain, had no choice but to compromise\u2014the Darkwings\u2019 wings would be shackled, depriving them of the freedom to fly. The reason, as explained by Veda, was that this was the only way to inhibit the effect that the Abyssal power had on them.<\/p>\n<p>In order to save the Darkwings, Zata must a complete special missions as requested by the Temple of Light.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-02-small.jpg\" alt=\"Background story\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"early-concept\"><\/span>Early Concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Third Member of Light Chaser Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zata is the most obedient member of Light Chaser Squad compared to his a friends, Laville and Rouie. He also has the most unique design, as he has Dark Wings on his right hands that make him stand out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-03-small.jpg\" alt=\"Early Concept\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8384\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hero-style\"><\/span>Hero Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Redemption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite having Abyssal power, Zata was accepted by the Temple and uses their attire. This is because the Darkwings are protectors of the World Tree that has been \u201ccorrupted\u201d by the darkness. The Gold-colored bracelet that he wears on his left hand is a proof of his obedience to the Temple of Light and as a tool to seal his Abyssal Power.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-04-small.jpg\" alt=\"Hero Style\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8386\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hero-details\"><\/span>Hero Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Dark Wings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When designing Zata, we took a different approach and tried to create a Hero that looked like a Harpy. We designed the Wings to be attached to his arm, rather than his back. This allowed us to create specific tools (like bracelets) that can be used to seal his power. When the bracelet is broken, Zata can use his left wing and fly into the air.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-05-small.jpg\" alt=\"Hero Details\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8388\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"skill-effect\"><\/span>Skill Effect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>God of the Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zata is quite agile as a Mage. He can move from one point to another point in a blink of an eye. He can also control the Wind and turn it into his power to defeat his opponents. When flying in the air, Zata attacks rapidly and is invincible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-06-small.jpg\" alt=\"Skill Effect\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3d-model\"><\/span>3D Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>God of the Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zata is a Mage\/Assassin with extraordinary abilities. His unique design makes him even prominent when fighting in Horizon Valley. Get prepared, because The Shackled Wings is about to join the Battlefield.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zata-design-concept-07-small.jpg\" alt=\"3D Model\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8392\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"space\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArenaofValor\/posts\/2569072289981839\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arena of Valor Facebook<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a behind the scenes look at how Tencent Games artists created Zata, the Shackled Wings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hthgaming.com\/aov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}