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* In early 2012, Alistar's {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|NA Classic artwork}} was replaced with the {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=Ch|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|Chinese one}}, together with {{ci|Fiddlesticks|variant=old2}}, {{ci|Galio|variant=old2}}, and {{ci|Malzahar|variant=old2}}. These were the first in a long line of many champions to get new art on future patches. |
* In early 2012, Alistar's {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|NA Classic artwork}} was replaced with the {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=Ch|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|Chinese one}}, together with {{ci|Fiddlesticks|variant=old2}}, {{ci|Galio|variant=old2}}, and {{ci|Malzahar|variant=old2}}. These were the first in a long line of many champions to get new art on future patches. |
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** However, Alistar's is {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old2|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|recolored a bit}}. |
** However, Alistar's is {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old2|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|recolored a bit}}. |
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| − | * His {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|very first splash art}} was directly tweaked for the first splash arts |
+ | * His {{csl|Alistar|Original|variant=old|image=Alistar_OriginalCircle.png|very first splash art}} was directly tweaked for the first splash arts of his {{csl|Alistar|Black|image=Alistar_BlackCircle.png|Black}} and {{csl|Alistar|Golden|variant=old|image=Alistar_GoldenCircle.png|Golden}} skins. |
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| − | * From September 23, 2011 to August 1, 2018, he could be obtained for free by visiting [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://na.leagueoflegends.com/facebook this page](EU [[Server]]) or [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://na.leagueoflegends.com/facebook this page](NA Server), and then subscribing to the Riot Games [http://www.youtube.com/user/RiotGamesInc |
+ | * From September 23, 2011 to August 1, 2018, he could be obtained for free by visiting [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://na.leagueoflegends.com/facebook this page](EU [[Server]]) or [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://na.leagueoflegends.com/facebook this page](NA Server), and then subscribing to the Riot Games [http://www.youtube.com/user/RiotGamesInc YouTube Channel]. |
** If you do not own Alistar, he would be given to you for free along with the skin. |
** If you do not own Alistar, he would be given to you for free along with the skin. |
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* He was one of the three skins obtainable for free by following [[League of Legends]]' or [[Riot Games]]' social media platforms. |
* He was one of the three skins obtainable for free by following [[League of Legends]]' or [[Riot Games]]' social media platforms. |
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Revision as of 08:22, 1 October 2020
General
- Alistar is voiced by Harlan Hogan.
- Alistar is an alternative form of Alistair, the Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος, meaning "Defender": from PIE roots *h₂lek- "to ward off, to defend" and *h₂nḗr "man"[1]
- During Alpha Test, he was simply called 'Minotaur'.
- Alistar was deemed overpowered/obnoxious in the U.R.F. game mode (available in April 2014) and was ultimately disabled in non-custom games.
Quotes
- <span class="skin-play-button skinloading-icon" data-champion=""Mess with the bull and you get the horns!"" data-skin="Original" data-variant="" style="position:relative; height:20px; width:20px; display:inline">[[File:"Mess with the bull and you get the horns!" OriginalCircle.png|20px|link=]] may be referencing Principal Richard Vernon's quote from The Breakfast Club ("Don't mess with the bull, young man. You'll get the horns.")
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- Alistar shares quotes with:
- <span class="skin-play-button skinloading-icon" data-champion=""You can't milk those!"" data-skin="Original" data-variant="" style="position:relative; height:20px; width:20px; display:inline">[[File:"You can't milk those!" OriginalCircle.png|20px|link=]] may be referencing Greg Focker from Meet the Parents ("Oh, you can milk just about anything with nipples.")
Skins
- The scene depicted has him having broken free from his chains with his
Unbreakable Will and 
trampling the vicinity. - In his old
Chinese artwork, Alistar has four fingers despite his model only having three.
- In early 2012, Alistar's NA Classic artwork was replaced with the Chinese one, together with Fiddlesticks, Galio, and Malzahar. These were the first in a long line of many champions to get new art on future patches.
- However, Alistar's is recolored a bit.
- However, Alistar's is
- His very first splash art was directly tweaked for the first splash arts of his Black and Golden skins.
- This skin shares the Collector's Edition theme with:
- As one of the four Collector's Edition skins, he was only be obtainable through digital or retail Collector's Edition packs.[2]
- He himself was obtainable through pre-ordering the Retail Collector's Edition pack.
- The others are:
- This skin shares the Day Job theme with:
- He references Ferdinand the Bull.
- This skin shares the High Noon theme with:
- He may be referencing Cowboys of Moo Mesa.
- There used to be a bug that made Longhorn's texture turn all blue but was later fixed.
- This skin shares the Legacy theme with:
- He is among the only three skins priced at 390, making them the cheapest ones available (excluding sales and giveaways/promotions).
- The others are:
- This skin may be referencing the Biblical golden calf.
- This skin shares the Chronicle theme with:
- From September 23, 2011 to August 1, 2018, he could be obtained for free by visiting this page(EU Server) or this page(NA Server), and then subscribing to the Riot Games YouTube Channel.
- If you do not own Alistar, he would be given to you for free along with the skin.
- He was one of the three skins obtainable for free by following League of Legends' or Riot Games' social media platforms.
- The others are:
- This skin shares the Infernal theme with:
- This skin shares the Soccer Cup theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the 2014 FIFA World Cup along with:
- He is a soccer player in the sweeper position.
- This skin shares the Marauder theme with:
- He might be referencing the Magelord side of Summoner's Rift.
- He and Marauder Olaf are fighting Warden Jax and Warden Karma.
- This skin shares the World Champions: 2015 theme with:
- He was released in celebration of SKT T1 winning the Season 5 World Championship along with:
- He represents Wolf and is the first World Championship victory skin for him.
- It is later succeeded by SKT T1 Nami.
- It is later succeeded by
- Moo Cow Alistar Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Catseye, Citrine, Jasper, Peridot, Rose Quartz, Sapphire
Chromas:- This skin shares the Toy Box theme with:
- He was released in celebration of April Fools' Day 2017 along with:
- Super Kennen
- Pug'Maw
- Renektoy
- Pug'Maw is chasing him and the others.
- Alongside Meowkai, his onesie has a different Emoji on each of his chromas.
- This skin's Dance emote references the "Recording Session" skit (More Cowbell) from Saturday Night Live.
- He is wearing a cow onesie.
- This skin shares the Hextech theme with:
- Conqueror Alistar Chromas: Golden
- This skin shares the Conqueror theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational.
- This skin is heavily based on modern depictions of the Norse God Odin, such as Marvel's character Odin.
- Blackfrost Alistar Chromas: Amethyst, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Blackfrost theme with:
- He shares his splash art with Blackfrost Renekton.
- Blackfrost Anivia and Blackfrost Rek'Sai can be seen in the background of their splash art.
Relations
- Alistar was betrayed by his own kind after his clan disagreed to join with Noxus like the larger clans, leaving him the sole survivor.
- Alistar and Xin Zhao had both been captured by Noxus and forced to participate in the Fleshing.
- Alistar is looking for Ayelia, the woman that saved him from Noxian capture.
- Alistar is trying to encourage resistance in Noxian-held territories and fighting on behalf of the downtrodden and the abused.
References
- ↑ Beekes. R.S.P. Etymologyical Dictionary of Greek. pp. 64-65, 103-104.
- ↑ Guide to Legacy and Limited Skins