Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser The Master of Metal is a Champion in League of Legends.

Background
During the winter solstice, on the darkest day of the year, a being like no other emerged from the forgotten alleyways of Noxus. Standing eight feet tall, and concealed within a razor-sharp armored shell, he came to be known only as Mordekaiser. The nature of what lies beneath his carbonized carapace is a popular subject of speculation. Many allege that he is a mortal man with a heart that has hardened to iron. Others insist that he is a dark specimen of the undead. But there are some who whisper warnings that he is merely a foreshadowing of something terrible and unprecedented yet to come. Despite the public conjecture and curiosity, none have discovered what lies beneath his alloyed exterior. What is known is this: Mordekaiser arrived unannounced at the Institute one day and, with a rasp that crept ice up the spines of all within earshot, requested to join the League of Legends.

Upon glimpsing his fearful visage, most keep their distance, fortunately unaware that his touch bears a sinister scourge. Those who stumble within his grasp fall victim to incurable maladies. In fact, Mordekaiser seems mystically attuned to sickness, as if it feeds and comprises part of his chilling essence. He now stalks the slums of Noxus, drawn to the plague-ridden and diseased. However, there is something in his clever tactics, something in his noble stance, something in the tone of his unearthly commands that has led many to believe that Mordekaiser is more than just a foot soldier. Some see the distinguishing characteristics of a general. While many have learned to accept the evidence of this unsettling possibility, a lingering question keeps them wary at the witching hour: If Mordekaiser is a general, what nightmarish legion lurks at his command?

"The common perception is that the encompassing armor protects him, I fear that -- for the fragile time being -- it actually protects us."

Development
Mordekaiser was first released on the Test Realm Client, few hours after making the announcement of his introduction to League of Legends.
 * Whether you're having trouble spotting your champion during those hectic team fights, or you just happen to be a fan of awesome juggernauts in massive armor carrying gigantic weapons, we may have a solution for you. Allow me to introduce: Mordekaiser. If you have ever felt that your champion's aesthetic could be vastly improved by the addition of plate armor covered in metal spikes, this champion should definitely scratch that itch.

Strategy

 * Mordekaiser's best defense is maintaining his shield by using his abilities.
 * His ultimate can be used defensively because of its life steal component.
 * The combination of Ignite and Mordekaiser's ultimate can prove deadly to a wounded enemy.


 * Your prisoner will get all the passives from the champion you enslaved.


 * Ignite paired with his ultimate is a great finisher on fleeing opponents.


 * Your prisoner can use the Mace of Spade charge, even if it's ranged.

Guides

 * Mordekaiser, the Real Murder King

Quotes
Upon Selection
 * "I shall bring great suffering !"

Movement/Attacking
 * "How delightfully painful."
 * "You only need to click once, fool!"
 * "So be it... Summoner."
 * "No pain, no drain."
 * "The whole... living thing is highly overrated."
 * "Misery loves company."
 * "If I must."
 * "Desolation is coming."
 * "For great... torment!"
 * "Master of puppets is pulling my strings."
 * "Affliction... forever!"

Taunt
 * "Death would be too good for the likes of you."

Joke
 * "I like my weapons how I like my music.. heavy.. and metal! "

Trivia

 * Every one of Mordekaiser's skills is in reference to a heavy metal song:
 *  /  are both songs by Black Sabbath.
 *  refers to the song Ace of Spades, by Motörhead.
 *  refers to the song Symphony of Destruction, by Megadeth.
 *  is a song by Metallica.
 * The Movement/Attacking sentence: "Misery Loves Company." is said after the Swedish Metal Duo: Misery Loves Co., while it as well could be a reference to the Misery Loves Company song from Anthrax.
 * The name Mordekaiser is derrived from German for "Murder Emperor".
 * His death animation is a known heavy metal move.
 * Mordekaiser's model resembles very much Planescape: Torment character Vhailor.
 * Mordekaiser's name is derived from the online/game identity of Yun 'Stich' Lam, the girlfriend of a riot designer.
 * Mordekaiser's Dragon Knight skin is a refrence to DoTA and the hero in it called the Dragon Knight, using model of Footman.
 * "No pain, no drain." is reference to phrase "No pain, no gain!"
 * Mordekaiser's /dance shows him playing on his weapon like a electric guitar.
 * His line "The whole... living thing is highly overrated." might be a refference to Dr. Manhattan's line in Watchmen: "In my opinion, the existence of life is a highly overrated phenomenon"
 * Mordekaiser was inspired by an archetype of villain that involves the character being much larger in both height and frame to that of a normal human, as well as being almost, if not completely, covered in very thick, spiked/bladed armor from head to toe, accomponied by a menacing helmet that just about or completely covers the face. It is also typical for them to wield a very large, seemingly two handed weapon (most often a sword or mace) though due to the character's strength, they often have no trouble weilding it in only one hand. Other famous characters of this archetype include Sauron from Lord of the Rings, the Lich King from World of Warcraft and Archaon from Warhammer
 * Mordekaiser bears great resemblance to the Overlord from the game of the same title. They have a similar appearance, a hidden face apart from shining eyes and the ability to manipulate enemies against them. The Overlord also had some interest in electricity, which is also shown via Mordekaiser's abilities.