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Development
- Main article: Fiddlesticks (Development)
- During the Alpha, Fiddlesticks' innate ability was called
Paranoia.
- This name was later reused by Shaco for one of his unused abilities, and then even later by Nocturne for his ultimate.
- This name was later reused by
- Fiddlesticks was voiced by Micha Berman, who also voices Master Yi.
- Classic Fiddlesticks and Surprise Party Fiddlesticks are both voiced by Kellen Goff.[1]
- Fiddlesticks was tied with Volibear in a player based vote to determine which champion will receive a Visual Gameplay Update in 2020.[3]
- The visuals goal for Fiddlesticks' update was to make him more mature and serious so that he fits his character thematic without losing his identity.[4]
- Fiddlesticks' color palette was shifted to red from green to align him with the demonic color language of League.[5]
- The narrative goals for Fiddlesticks was to reinvigorate the champion with lore that was exciting and more cohesive within the world of Runeterra, and to strengthen and diversify its personality by focusing on the niche of horrific elements, because there weren't any champs who truly embodied the spirit of horror in League.[6][7]
Universe
Universe- Main article: Fiddlesticks (Character)
- Fiddlesticks is at least 10,000 years old
- As noted by its voice, Fiddlesticks preys on fear of any sentient being, but mostly humans.
- Fiddlesticks has no words of its own, instead repeating things it has heard or things that have been spoken to its victims, as can be implied by its voice lines.
- The 10 Kings mentioned in its lines and color story are 10 primordial demons that predate the demons in the game like Evelynn and Tahm Kench and are much more powerful.[8]
- While it is said to not have a crown on its head like the rest of the 10, the keys it keeps may potentially form one.[9]
- Fiddlestick's champion theme is an in-universe folk song about it, with the rhythm implying it was sung by some of its victims.[10]
- Fiddlesticks's body is made up of whatever's lying around, it frequently swaps pieces of his body and can't be killed by ordinary means. The current version of Fiddlesticks body is made out of stuff the demon found around Goldweald.[11]
- Even though Fiddlesticks is said to use a scythe he uses a sickle in-game.
- In his old lore, the key around Fiddlesticks's neck was owned by a Zaunite Summoner named Istvaan, who performed some perverse ritual that caused him to manifest Fiddlesticks. The key unlocked the door to Istvaan's summoning tower, which he spent quite a lot of time in seclusion inside.
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Fiddlesticks (League of Legends)
- Fiddlesticks' dance references the Scarecrow's dance from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- He appears to be left-handed.
- His oldest splash art made a cameo in Fright Night along with Chinese Classic Karthus.
- In the V1.0.0.115 April Fools' Day patch, he was jokingly listed to receive a skin called "8-bit-tlesticks", referencing the 8-bit era of video games.
- His pre-rework W ability, Drain, had its name reused by Vladimir for his ability in Teamfight Tactics Set 2.
- The demonic symbol featured in his Champion Theme is a reference to Silent Hill's "Halo of the Sun".
Quotes
- Main article: Fiddlesticks (League of Legends Audio)
- ▶️ "I haven't got a brain, and soon... neither will you!" references the Scarecrow from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
- Fiddlesticks and Nami are the only two champions to speak while laughing.
- After its full relaunch, many of Fiddlesticks' quotes now reference the words of its victims who have been killed by him. More specifically, it repeats the fear that comes out of the victims' words.
- ▶️ "Annie... help me... Annie..." and ▶️ "Annie... don't let go..." refer to Annie: Origins.
- ▶️ "Grey man..." refers to the pre-split Kindred.
- ▶️ "Little... light..." and ▶️ "Little light. Little light." refer to the Lux comic.
- ▶️ "Vannis... don't hurt her..." refers to Demacian Heart.
- ▶️ "Raum..." is the first time Swain's demon has been called by name.
- ▶️ "Sarah... Sarah..." and ▶️ "Hide, Sarah... hide..." refer to Miss Fortune's mother.
- ▶️ "Share... and... share... alike..." refers to Hijack.
- ▶️ "Jinx! All your fault! All your fault!" is a possible reference to Arcane (TV Series).
- ▶️ "It's the most fun in the park... when you're laughing in the dark." is a line from "The Tale of Laughing in the Dark," an episode from the 1990 children's horror anthology show, Are You Afraid of the Dark, about a carnival attraction haunted by a vengeful clown.
- Most of its dialogue primarily references villain clown characters from popular media such as The Joker and Pennywise.
- ▶️ "I used to think life was a comedy. Now I know... it's a horror show!" references Joker (2019).
Skins
- Main article: Fiddlesticks (Collection)
- He might be referencing 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight' from Goosebumps by R. L. Stine.
- When he places down his Passive clone, its' lantern creaks the melody of The Ancient Fear.
- Original Fiddlesticks
- In his older splash artwork, he wore a key around his neck. On Ask Riot of November 7th 2017, Riot Games revealed us the fact that Zoe actually "borrowed" his key in one of her visits through Runeterra. It can now be seen hanging off Zoe's belt in her .
- His very first splash art was directly tweaked for the first splash art of his Spectral skin.
- In his
- This skin shares the Winter Sports theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympics along with:
- After his full relaunch, the skin now directly references Jack the Ripper and Spring-heeled Jack.
- Union Jack Fiddlesticks
- He references the the United Kingdom flag.
- This skin shares the Omen of the Dark theme with:
- Bandito Fiddlesticks Chromas: Amethyst, Citrine, Obsidian, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
Chromas:- This skin shares the High Noon theme with:
- His face mask shares visual similarities with Pyke's face mask.
- This skin shares the Trick-or-Treat theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Harrowing 2010 along with:
- He resembles a Jack-o'-lantern.
- He might be referencing the Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
- This skin shares the Bilgewater: Burning Tides theme with:
- He references Shiver me timbers.
- He references and embodies Blackbeard's belief in a reputation built on fear and tall tales.
- Surprise Party Fiddlesticks Chromas: Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby
- This skin shares the Surprise Party theme with:
- This is the first and only skin with unique ability icons.
- Following the relaunch, this is also the first and only skin with unique ability icons for every single one of the champion's abilities, namely the innate ability, Q ability, W ability, E ability and ultimate ability.
- Additionally, the in-game fear graphic for enemies feared specifically by him also features a party hat.
- Additionally, the in-game
- Following the relaunch, this is also the first and only skin with unique ability icons for every single one of the champion's abilities, namely the
Features a party hat, bow tie, and party horn.
- Surprise Party Amumu can be seen in the background of his splash art.
- This skin was released in celebration of the League of Legends 2nd Anniversary.[12]
- After Fiddlesticks' full relaunch, this skin now shows the 10th Anniversary cake in both his splash art and recall animation.
- After Fiddlesticks' full relaunch, this skin now shows
- He was conceived by three players ('GreenEyedMonster', 'Extra Pistol', and 'Mr.D') who got him for free.
- Despite being a Legendary skin he is permanently priced at 975.
- Primetime Draven shares the same status and pricing.
- His dance is a reference to the Shoot Dance.
- Surprise Party Fiddlesticks
- This skin shares the Sugar Rush theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Snowdown Showdown 2012 along with:
- In one of the thumbnails for the concept of his splash art, Slay Belle Katarina can be seen in the background.
- This skin shares the Guardian of the Sands theme with:
- The crows in Crowstorm are replaced with K'miros (shuriman scarabs the size of large dog breeds).
- He darkens when channeling Crowstorm as well as when it's active.
- He has mummified hands crossed on his body while his actual moving hands are spectral.
- He darkens when channeling
- Praetorian Fiddlesticks Chromas: Citrine, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Praetorian theme with:
- This is Fiddlesticks' first skin where he is incapable of speech.
- Praetorian Fiddlesticks could be a reference to the Geth from the Mass Effect-Franchise due to their similiarities in sounds and look
- Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks Chromas: Citrine, Obsidian, Peridot, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sandstone, Sapphire, Turquoise, Wicked
- This skin shares the Star Guardian Season 4 theme with:
- Fiddlesticks was originally Harp, one of the first Star Guardians and a friend of Star Guardian Zoe whom was transformed into a monster after falling into darkness. The only remnant of Harp is her familiar Geist, whom is trapped in the cage in Fiddlesticks' chest.
- Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks' chess motif was chosen to symbolize Harp's connection to Zoe, as both Fiddlesticks and Zoe rely on having a tactical playstyle.[13]
- Blood Moon Fiddlesticks Chromas: Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
- This skin shares the Blood Moon theme with:
References
- ↑ Zimberfly on Fiddlesticks Voice Actor
- ↑ Fiddlesticks Japanese VA
- ↑ Choose a Champion Update Voting Results!
- ↑ Danky on Fiddlesticks Art Goals
- ↑ EdwinMols on Red Fiddlesticks
- ↑ Ququlani on Fiddlesticks Narrative Goals 1
- ↑ Ququlani on Fiddlesticks Narrative Goals 2
- ↑ Carnival Knights on the 10 demons
- ↑ Carnival Knights on Fiddlesticks' keys
- ↑ live lore Q&A,
- ↑ live lore Q&A
- ↑ Anniversary Celebration: It's a Surprise!
- ↑ Developing the Star Nemesis Villains