Akshan/Trivia

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Development

Akshan is voiced by Sunil Malhotra.^[1]
Akshan was heavily inspired by Bollywood action films and the classic showmanship and flair exhibited by many characters in them.
Akshan is inspired by South Asian culture, specifically India.^[2]
- His name अक्षन् Akṣan is from Sanskrit, cognate with अक्षि Akṣi "eye"^[3], from PIE root *h₃ekʷ- "to see, eye", same as English eye.
Akshan's placeholder model in development was a recolored Jhin.^[4]
Akshan's codename in development was Sentinel.^[4]
Akshan's gameplay hook was his Heroic Swing.^[5]
Heroic Swing is based on a scrapped direction of Camille's Hookshot.^[6]
Other thematics considered for Akshan's release skin include High Noon and Infernal.

His dance references Indian musical video Malhari from album Bajirao Mastani.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
Akshan is the first champion to be revealed for League of Legends, Wild Rift and Legends of Runeterra around the same time.
Akshan is the second of three champions released in 2021 tied to Viego's return and a continuation of the Ruined King's story.^[7]

▶️ "Go, and die no more." is likely a reference to Jesus Christ's quote "Go, and sin no more." Like Akshan, Jesus is said to have resurrected the dead.^[8]

Cyber Pop Akshan
Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite

Due to releasing with the Sentinels of Light event and his base skin already being a Sentinel, Akshan's release skin was a different thematic from his release event.

Crystal Rose Akshan
Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tiffany & Co.