Development
- Main article: Akshan (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]
- Akshan's placeholder model in development was a recolored [4] .
- Akshan's codename in development was Sentinel.[4]
- Akshan's gameplay hook was his [5] .
- [6] is based on a scrapped direction of .
- Other thematics considered for Akshan's release skin include High Noon and Infernal.
Universe
- Main article: Akshan (Character)
League of Legends
Gameplay
- Main article: Akshan (League of Legends)
- 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 [7] return and a continuation of the Ruined King's story.
Quotes
- Main article: Akshan (League of Legends Audio)
- ▶️ "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]
Skins
- Main article: Akshan (Collection)
- Akshan's height is 5 feet and 10 inches or 177.8 centimeters.[9]
- This skin shares the Cyber Pop theme with:
- 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.
- This skin shares the Crystal Rose theme with:
- This skin shares the Three Honors theme with: