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− | ==General== |
+ | == General == |
+ | * {{Champion with infinite effect-stacking ability|Nasus}} |
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+ | ** In Nasus' case, {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus}} infinitely stacks the bonus {{as|physical damage}} of itself. |
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* ''Nasus'' literally means "nose" in Latin - referencing his {{w|African golden wolf|golden wolf}} head's long nose. |
* ''Nasus'' literally means "nose" in Latin - referencing his {{w|African golden wolf|golden wolf}} head's long nose. |
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** During development he was simply called ''Anubis Head'' or '{{w|Amun|Ammon}}' "hidden, unseen".<ref>http://www.ancient-egypt.co.uk/transliteration/ancient_egypt_dictionary.pdf, p. 30</ref> |
** During development he was simply called ''Anubis Head'' or '{{w|Amun|Ammon}}' "hidden, unseen".<ref>http://www.ancient-egypt.co.uk/transliteration/ancient_egypt_dictionary.pdf, p. 30</ref> |
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* Nasus is one of a few champions to have multiple textures in one skin (another one for when {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}} is active). |
* Nasus is one of a few champions to have multiple textures in one skin (another one for when {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}} is active). |
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+ | ;{{ci|Nasus|variant=old|size=32|Original Nasus}} |
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− | * {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus}}, {{ai|Traveler's Call|Bard}}, {{ai|Feast|Cho'Gath}}, {{ai|Mark of the Kindred|Kindred}}, {{ai|Soul Furnace|Sion}}, {{ai|Damnation|Thresh}} and {{ai|Phenomenal Evil Power|Veigar}} are the only in-game abilities that can theoretically increase a stat infinitely. |
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+ | * He was voiced by Gene McDaniels. |
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+ | ;{{ci|Nasus|size=32|Nasus, The Curator of the Sands}} |
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+ | * Following the death of his original voice actor, he is voiced by [https://twitter.com/eriktodddellums/status/1131988691549921281?s=21 Erik Todd Dellums], who also voices {{csl|Nasus|Infernal}}. |
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+ | ** Dellums also voices Nasus in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKnM6Hh5gOg%7C Shurima: Descent into the Tomb] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYyuH1Bp2ZI%7C Rise of the Ascended]. |
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− | == |
+ | == Lore == |
+ | *Nasus is over 3796 years old and less than 3900 years old. |
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+ | ** He fought alongside Setaka for 3 centuries before she died in the battle of Icathia, which happened around 2500 BN or 3500 years ago. |
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+ | ** {{ci|Nasus}} is {{cis|Renekton}} older brother and both became Ascended at the same time. |
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+ | * Renek was one of the nations that belonged to the ancient {{fi|Shurima}} Empire and was possibly located somewhere near the [[Renek River]]. The siblings may have originated from here and {{ci|Renekton}} may have been named after it. |
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+ | * He may be immune to {{cis|Amumu}} power due to his power's connection to death. |
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+ | * The Ascension Ritual takes a long time and {{ci|Xerath}} kept it going far longer than was normal (hence his body was all but obliterated...) so that gave time for {{ci|Nasus}} and {{ci|Renekton}} to get back (and a day for mortals, might only be a few hours for Ascended beings...). |
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+ | == Quotes == |
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* His joke references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM Who Let the Dogs Out?] by the {{w|Baha Men}}. |
* His joke references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM Who Let the Dogs Out?] by the {{w|Baha Men}}. |
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** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RuLI-27FeQ here.] |
** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RuLI-27FeQ here.] |
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* {{sbc|"Your soul will be measured"}} references {{w|Anubis}} from {{w|Egyptian mythology}}. |
* {{sbc|"Your soul will be measured"}} references {{w|Anubis}} from {{w|Egyptian mythology}}. |
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− | ;{{csl|Nasus|Infernal|size= |
+ | ;{{csl|Nasus|Infernal|size=32}} |
− | * {{sbc|"Hope is the opiate of the frail"}} references {{w|Karl Marx |
+ | * {{sbc|"Hope is the opiate of the frail"}} references {{w|Karl Marx|Karl Marx's}} quote ''"Religion... is the opiate of the masses"''. |
* {{sbc|"By {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus|fire}} be purged!"}} references {{wikia|WoW|Kael'thas Sunstrider}} and {{wikia|WoW|Ragnaros}}, both from {{w|Warcraft}}. |
* {{sbc|"By {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus|fire}} be purged!"}} references {{wikia|WoW|Kael'thas Sunstrider}} and {{wikia|WoW|Ragnaros}}, both from {{w|Warcraft}}. |
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* {{sbc|"Run, cowards!"}} references the eponymous boss from the arcade game {{w|Sinistar}}. |
* {{sbc|"Run, cowards!"}} references the eponymous boss from the arcade game {{w|Sinistar}}. |
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− | ==Skins== |
+ | == Skins == |
− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Original}} |
* The scene depicted has him using {{ai|Spirit Fire|Nasus}}. |
* The scene depicted has him using {{ai|Spirit Fire|Nasus}}. |
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* He used to have red eyes and a fiercer demeanor in the [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/8/86/Nasus_OriginalSkin.jpg/revision/20131121083749 first version] of his post-[[rework]] art. |
* He used to have red eyes and a fiercer demeanor in the [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/8/86/Nasus_OriginalSkin.jpg/revision/20131121083749 first version] of his post-[[rework]] art. |
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* His {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus|war axe}} combines battle axes used by {{w|Military of Ancient|Ancient Egyptian army}}<ref>http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/edged_weapons.htm</ref> and the {{w|Was-sceptre}}. |
* His {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus|war axe}} combines battle axes used by {{w|Military of Ancient|Ancient Egyptian army}}<ref>http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/edged_weapons.htm</ref> and the {{w|Was-sceptre}}. |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Galactic}} |
* He references {{w|Stargate}}. |
* He references {{w|Stargate}}. |
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− | * He shares this theme with: |
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− | ** {{csl|Azir|Galactic}} |
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− | ** {{csl|Renekton|Galactic}} |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Pharaoh}} |
− | {{set|Lost Empire}} |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Riot K-9}} |
* Along with the other [[Cops and Robbers/Riot|Riot]] skins, he was obtainable by either meeting a Rioter, attending an official [[Riot Games|Riot]] event or through purchase in the store during events in the year of release.<ref>[https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/201752944-Guide-to-Legacy-and-Limited-Skins#h1q5 Guide to Legacy and Limited Skins]</ref> |
* Along with the other [[Cops and Robbers/Riot|Riot]] skins, he was obtainable by either meeting a Rioter, attending an official [[Riot Games|Riot]] event or through purchase in the store during events in the year of release.<ref>[https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/201752944-Guide-to-Legacy-and-Limited-Skins#h1q5 Guide to Legacy and Limited Skins]</ref> |
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** For him in particular, he was only obtainable in [[Season 1|2011]] and [[Season 2|2012]] events, such as {{w|Gamescom#2011|Gamescom 2011}} and through the store in subsequent ones.<ref>[http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=1106613 Get Riot K-9 Nasus for Free at Gamescom!]</ref> |
** For him in particular, he was only obtainable in [[Season 1|2011]] and [[Season 2|2012]] events, such as {{w|Gamescom#2011|Gamescom 2011}} and through the store in subsequent ones.<ref>[http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=1106613 Get Riot K-9 Nasus for Free at Gamescom!]</ref> |
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* He is an anthropomorphic K-9 unit, otherwise known as a {{w|police dog}} and his {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus|war axe}} is replaced with a {{w|Club (weapon)|baton}}, a weapon used for {{w|riot control}}. |
* He is an anthropomorphic K-9 unit, otherwise known as a {{w|police dog}} and his {{ai|Siphoning Strike|Nasus|war axe}} is replaced with a {{w|Club (weapon)|baton}}, a weapon used for {{w|riot control}}. |
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− | ** His canine features resemble a {{w|Dobermann |
+ | ** His canine features resemble a {{w|Dobermann|Dobermann's}}, which is fitting due to the breed being commonly trained for police work to take advantage of their large and intimidating builds and aggression. |
− | {{set|Riot|Cops and Robbers/Riot}} |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Dreadknight}} |
− | * He shares this theme with: |
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− | ** {{csl|Garen|Dreadknight}}. |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Infernal}} |
* He was released along with Nasus' [[rework|visual update]]. |
* He was released along with Nasus' [[rework|visual update]]. |
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* His dance references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw Drop It Like It's Hot] by {{w|Snoop Dogg}}. |
* His dance references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw Drop It Like It's Hot] by {{w|Snoop Dogg}}. |
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** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw here.] |
** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw here.] |
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* When he uses {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}} his shoulder pads spring to life, referencing {{w|Cerberus}}. |
* When he uses {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}} his shoulder pads spring to life, referencing {{w|Cerberus}}. |
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− | {{set|Infernal}} |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Archduke}} |
* He was released in celebration of [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season 5|2015]] along with: |
* He was released in celebration of [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season 5|2015]] along with: |
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** {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}} |
** {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}} |
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*** He is striking a pose while {{csl|Udyr|Definitely Not}} is taking a group {{w|selfie}}, but his {{w|smartphone}} can't detect {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}}. |
*** He is striking a pose while {{csl|Udyr|Definitely Not}} is taking a group {{w|selfie}}, but his {{w|smartphone}} can't detect {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}}. |
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* He can be seen on the [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season Nine|2019]] login screen on the Dogs side. |
* He can be seen on the [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season Nine|2019]] login screen on the Dogs side. |
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− | {{set|High Society}} |
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+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Worldbreaker}} |
* His outfit and the background reference {{w|Pre-Columbianera|Pre-Columbian}} {{w|Mesoamerica|Mesoamerican civilizations}}, e.g. {{w|Maya civilization|Maya}}, {{w|Aztec Empire|Aztec}}, etc. |
* His outfit and the background reference {{w|Pre-Columbianera|Pre-Columbian}} {{w|Mesoamerica|Mesoamerican civilizations}}, e.g. {{w|Maya civilization|Maya}}, {{w|Aztec Empire|Aztec}}, etc. |
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− | {{set|Worldbreaker}} |
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− | ;{{ |
+ | ;{{cst|Nasus|Lunar Guardian}} |
* He was released in celebration of [[Lunar Revel]] [[Season 8|2018]] <small>(Year of the {{w|Dog (zodiac)|Dog}})</small> along with: |
* He was released in celebration of [[Lunar Revel]] [[Season 8|2018]] <small>(Year of the {{w|Dog (zodiac)|Dog}})</small> along with: |
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** {{csl|Lux|Lunar Empress}} |
** {{csl|Lux|Lunar Empress}} |
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** His head-dress & mane make him resemble other creatures like {{w|Qilin}}, {{w|Xiezhi}}, & {{w|Pixiu}}. |
** His head-dress & mane make him resemble other creatures like {{w|Qilin}}, {{w|Xiezhi}}, & {{w|Pixiu}}. |
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* When activating {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}}, his hair turns yellow as well as having a yellow aura around him. This is a reference to the {{wikia|dragonball|Super Saiyan}} transformations from the {{wikia|dragonball|Dragon Ball (franchise)|Dragon Ball}} franchise. |
* When activating {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}}, his hair turns yellow as well as having a yellow aura around him. This is a reference to the {{wikia|dragonball|Super Saiyan}} transformations from the {{wikia|dragonball|Dragon Ball (franchise)|Dragon Ball}} franchise. |
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− | {{set|Lunar Revel|Lunar Revel skins/General}} |
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− | ==Relations== |
+ | == Relations == |
− | * Nasus was a warrior scholar who spearheaded the military and cultural uprising of Ancient Shurima, but {{cis|Azir}} {{ci|Xerath|misled}} [http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/qRqERevn-azir-qa-creative?comment=00080000 arrogance] led to the empire's downfall, costing him his own brother {{ci|Renekton}}. |
+ | * Nasus was a warrior scholar who spearheaded the military and cultural uprising of Ancient Shurima, but {{cis|Azir}} {{ci|Xerath|misled}} [https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/qRqERevn-azir-qa-creative?comment=00080000 arrogance] led to the empire's downfall, costing him his own brother {{ci|Renekton}}. |
− | ** Nasus hopes he can cure {{ci|Renekton}} of his madness, so that the |
+ | ** Nasus hopes he can cure {{ci|Renekton}} of his madness, so that the united brothers might defeat {{ci|Xerath}} and restore Shurima to greatness together with their resurrected emperor {{ci|Azir}}. |
− | ** The {{ai|Mana Surge|Xerath|sarcophagus}} Nasus and {{ci|Renekton}} used to imprison {{ci|Xerath}} was first used to contain a beast of living fire |
+ | ** The {{ai|Mana Surge|Xerath|sarcophagus}} Nasus and {{ci|Renekton}} used to imprison {{ci|Xerath}} was first used to contain a beast of living fire the Magus Ascendant himself freed to keep the brothers away from the capital while he stole {{cis|Azir}} Ascension. |
+ | * Nasus first sought {{ci|Sivir}} for her royal bloodline and finds in her the hope of a reborn Shurima and the key to defeating {{ci|Xerath}}. |
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+ | ** Nasus encountered {{ci|Taliyah}} when she was protecting an injured Sivir. |
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+ | * Myisha, the previous {{ci|Zoe|Aspect of Twilight}}, led the [[Darkin]] Ta'anari to Nasus who guided them to the Chalicar, the blade that belonged to the Ascended queen Setaka and belongs to {{ci|Sivir}} in the present day, which Ta'anari later used to perform a ritual that reverted the Ascension of the nearby Darkins, vaporing them. |
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+ | * Long before Shurima rose again from the sands, {{ci|Ryze}} and Nasus delved into a ruined archive beneath the Great Sai and fought its awakened protector. |
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− | ==References== |
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− | {{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:Champion trivia]] |
[[Category:Champion trivia]] |
Revision as of 12:04, 17 May 2020
General
- Template:Champion with infinite effect-stacking ability
- In Nasus' case, physical damage of itself. infinitely stacks the bonus
- Nasus literally means "nose" in Latin - referencing his golden wolf head's long nose.
- Nasus is one of a few champions to have multiple textures in one skin (another one for when is active).
- He was voiced by Gene McDaniels.
- Following the death of his original voice actor, he is voiced by Erik Todd Dellums, who also voices .
- Dellums also voices Nasus in Shurima: Descent into the Tomb and Rise of the Ascended.
Lore
- Nasus is over 3796 years old and less than 3900 years old.
- He fought alongside Setaka for 3 centuries before she died in the battle of Icathia, which happened around 2500 BN or 3500 years ago.
- is older brother and both became Ascended at the same time.
- Renek was one of the nations that belonged to the ancient Shurima Empire and was possibly located somewhere near the Renek River. The siblings may have originated from here and may have been named after it.
- He may be immune to power due to his power's connection to death.
- The Ascension Ritual takes a long time and kept it going far longer than was normal (hence his body was all but obliterated...) so that gave time for and to get back (and a day for mortals, might only be a few hours for Ascended beings...).
Quotes
- His joke references Who Let the Dogs Out? by the Baha Men.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- In Brazilian localization, he instead references Só as Cachorras by Bonde do Tigrão.
- In Italian localization, he says "Belli còni, ti piacciono i còni?" ("Good dags. D'ya like dags?") referencing Snatch.
- In Polish localization, he says "Wy nie wiecie, a ja wiem, jak rozmawiać trzeba z psem" ("You don't know, but I do know how to talk with dogs") referencing Akademia Pana Kleksa.
- "There, for grace, I go" might be referencing "There, but for the grace of God, go I".
- "Your soul will be measured" references Anubis from Egyptian mythology.
- "Hope is the opiate of the frail" references Karl Marx's quote "Religion... is the opiate of the masses".
- "By references be purged!"Kael'thas Sunstrider and Ragnaros, both from Warcraft.
- "Run, cowards!" references the eponymous boss from the arcade game Sinistar.
Skins
- The scene depicted has him using .
- He used to have red eyes and a fiercer demeanor in the first version of his post-rework art.
- He references Anubis from Egyptian mythology.
- His Ancient Egyptian army[2] and the Was-sceptre. combines battle axes used by
- This skin shares the Galactic theme with:
- He references Stargate.
- This skin shares the Pharaoh theme with:
- This skin shares the Riot theme with:
- Along with the other Riot skins, he was obtainable by either meeting a Rioter, attending an official Riot event or through purchase in the store during events in the year of release.[3]
- For him in particular, he was only obtainable in 2011 and 2012 events, such as Gamescom 2011 and through the store in subsequent ones.[4]
- He is an anthropomorphic K-9 unit, otherwise known as a police dog and his is replaced with a baton, a weapon used for riot control.
- His canine features resemble a Dobermann's, which is fitting due to the breed being commonly trained for police work to take advantage of their large and intimidating builds and aggression.
- This skin shares the Dreadknights theme with:
- This skin shares the Infernal theme with:
- ...and others
- He was released along with Nasus' visual update.
- His dance references Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- When he uses Cerberus. his shoulder pads spring to life, referencing
- This skin shares the High Society theme with:
- He was released in celebration of April Fools' Day 2015 along with:
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- He got locked out of his own party.
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- He is striking a pose while is taking a group selfie, but his smartphone can't detect .
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- He can be seen on the April Fools' Day 2019 login screen on the Dogs side.
- This skin shares the Worldbreaker theme with:
- His outfit and the background reference Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, e.g. Maya, Aztec, etc.
- This skin shares the Lunar Revel theme with:
- ...and others
- He was released in celebration of Lunar Revel 2018 (Year of the Dog) along with:
- He's possibly based on the Heavenly Dog who eats the Sun and Moon during eclipses in Chinese mythology.
- When activating Super Saiyan transformations from the Dragon Ball franchise. , his hair turns yellow as well as having a yellow aura around him. This is a reference to the
Relations
- Nasus was a warrior scholar who spearheaded the military and cultural uprising of Ancient Shurima, but arrogance led to the empire's downfall, costing him his own brother .
- Nasus hopes he can cure of his madness, so that the united brothers might defeat and restore Shurima to greatness together with their resurrected emperor .
- The Nasus and used to imprison was first used to contain a beast of living fire the Magus Ascendant himself freed to keep the brothers away from the capital while he stole Ascension.
- Nasus first sought
- Nasus encountered when she was protecting an injured Sivir.
for her royal bloodline and finds in her the hope of a reborn Shurima and the key to defeating .
- Myisha, the previous Darkin Ta'anari to Nasus who guided them to the Chalicar, the blade that belonged to the Ascended queen Setaka and belongs to in the present day, which Ta'anari later used to perform a ritual that reverted the Ascension of the nearby Darkins, vaporing them. , led the
- Long before Shurima rose again from the sands, and Nasus delved into a ruined archive beneath the Great Sai and fought its awakened protector.