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{{Trivia compilation|Nasus}}
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[[Category:Nasus]]
 
==General==
 
* ''Nasus'' literally means "nose" in Latin - referencing his {{w|African golden wolf|golden wolf}} head's long nose.
 
** 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>
 
* 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).
 
* {{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.
 
 
==Quotes==
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Original|size=30px}}
 
* His joke references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM Who Let the Dogs Out?] by the {{w|Baha Men}}.
 
** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RuLI-27FeQ here.]
 
** In Brazilian localization, he instead references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrGSmH2VQ0I 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 {{w|Snatch (film)|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.
 
* {{sbc|"There, for grace, I go"}} might be referencing [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/there_but_for_the_grace_of_God_go_I "There, but for the grace of God, go I".]
 
* {{sbc|"Your soul will be measured"}} references {{w|Anubis}} from {{w|Egyptian mythology}}.
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Infernal|size=30px}}
 
* {{sbc|"Hope is the opiate of the frail"}} references {{w|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|"Run, cowards!"}} references the eponymous boss from the arcade game {{w|Sinistar}}.
 
 
==Skins==
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Original|size=30px}}
 
* The scene depicted has him using {{ai|Spirit Fire|Nasus}}.
 
* 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 references {{w|Anubis}} from {{w|Egyptian mythology}}.
 
* 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}}.
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Galactic|size=30px}}
 
* He references {{w|Stargate}}.
 
* He shares this theme with:
 
** {{csl|Azir|Galactic}}
 
** {{csl|Renekton|Galactic}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Pharaoh|size=30px}}
 
* He shares [[Lost Empire|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Amumu|Pharaoh}}
 
** {{csl|Nidalee|Pharaoh}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Riot K-9|size=30px}}
 
* 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>
 
** 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>
 
* 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}}.
 
** His canine features resemble a {{w|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.
 
* He shares [[Cops and Robbers/Riot|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Blitzcrank|Riot}}
 
** {{csl|Graves|Riot}}
 
** {{csl|Kayle|Riot}}
 
** {{csl|Singed|Riot Squad}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Dreadknight|chromas=true|size=30px}}
 
* He shares this theme with:
 
** {{csl|Garen|Dreadknight}}.
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Infernal|size=30px}}
 
* He was released along with Nasus' [[rework|visual update]].
 
* His dance references [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw Drop It Like It's Hot] by {{w|Snoop Dogg}}.
 
** A side-by-side comparison can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWDIinVKmHw here.]
 
* When he uses {{ai|Fury of the Sands|Nasus}} his shoulder pads spring to life, referencing {{w|Cerberus}}.
 
* He shares [[Infernal|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Akali|Infernal}}
 
** {{csl|Alistar|Infernal}}
 
** {{csl|Amumu|Infernal}}
 
** {{csl|Diana|Infernal}}
 
** {{csl|Mordekaiser|Infernal}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Archduke|size=30px}}
 
* He was released in celebration of [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season 5|2015]] along with:
 
** {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}}
 
*** He got locked out of his own party.
 
** {{csl|Nami|Urf the Nami-tee|Urf the Nami-tee}}
 
** {{csl|Soraka|Order of the Banana}}
 
** {{csl|Udyr|Definitely Not}}
 
*** 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 can be seen on the [[April Fools' Day]] [[Season Nine|2019]] login screen on the Dogs side.
 
* He shares [[High Society|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Cho'Gath|Gentleman}}
 
** {{csl|Gnar|Gentleman}}
 
** {{csl|Vayne|Aristocrat}}
 
** {{csl|Vladimir|Marquis}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Worldbreaker|size=30px}}
 
* 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.
 
* He shares [[Worldbreaker|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Hecarim|Worldbreaker}}
 
** {{csl|Karma|Sun Goddess}}
 
** {{csl|Nautilus|Worldbreaker}}
 
** {{csl|Trundle|Worldbreaker}}
 
 
;{{csl|Nasus|Lunar Guardian|chromas=true|size=30px}}
 
* He was released in celebration of [[Lunar Revel]] [[Season 8|2018]] <small>(Year of the {{w|Dog (zodiac)|Dog}})</small> along with:
 
** {{csl|Lux|Lunar Empress}}
 
** {{csl|Warwick|Lunar Guardian}}
 
* He's possibly based on the {{w|Tiangou|Heavenly Dog}} who eats the Sun and Moon during eclipses in {{w|Chinese mythology}}.
 
** His head-dress & mane make him resemble other creatures like {{w|Qilin}}, {{w|Xiezhi}}, & {{w|Pixiu}}.
 
* 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.
 
* He shares [[Lunar Revel skins/General|this theme]] with:
 
** {{csl|Lux|Lunar Empress}}
 
** {{csl|Warwick|Lunar Guardian}}
 
 
==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 hopes he can cure {{ci|Renekton}} of his madness, so that the brothers united might defeat {{ci|Xerath}} and restore Shurima to greatness.
 
** 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 (likely {{ci|Brand}}) the Magus Ascendant himself freed to keep the brothers away from the capital while he stole {{ci|Azir}}'s Ascension.
 
 
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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[[Category:Champion trivia]]
 
[[Category:Champion trivia]]
[[Category:2015 April Fools Day]]
 
[[Category:2018 Lunar Revel]]
 

Latest revision as of 19:35, 9 December 2021

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  • Nasus is inspired by the Egyptian god Anubis.
  • 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.
    • Nasus Nasus is Renekton's Renekton's older brother and both became Ascended at the same time.
  • Renek was one of the nations that belonged to the ancient Shurima Crest icon Shurima Empire and was possibly located somewhere near the Renek River. The siblings may have originated from here and Renekton Renekton may have been named after it.
  • He may be immune to Amumu's Amumu's power due to his power's connection to death.
  • The Ascension Ritual takes a long time and Xerath Xerath kept it going far longer than was normal (hence his body was all but obliterated...) so that gave time for Nasus Nasus and Renekton Renekton to get back (and a day for mortals, might only be a few hours for Ascended beings...).

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Gameplay

Main article: Nasus (League of Legends)
Original Nasus Original Nasus
  • Nasus literally means "nose" in Latin - referencing his golden wolf head's long nose.
    • During development he was simply called Anubis Head or 'Ammon' "hidden, unseen".[1]
  • He was voiced by Gene McDaniels.
  • In the now-removed official League of Legends forums, the original icon of Fury of the Sands Fury of the Sands was used to represent the "Player Concepts" and "Champion Feedback" sections.
Nasus, The Curator of the Sands Nasus, The Curator of the Sands

Quotes

Main article: Nasus (League of Legends Audio)
Nasus, the Curator of the Sands Nasus, the Curator of the Sands
Infernal Nasus Infernal Nasus

Skins

Main article: Nasus (Collection)
Original Nasus Original Nasus
Galactic Nasus Galactic Nasus
Pharaoh Nasus Pharaoh Nasus
Riot K-9 Nasus Riot K-9 Nasus
  • 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 war axe war axe 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.
Dreadknight Nasus Dreadknight Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Blight, Burn, Frostbite
Infernal Nasus Infernal Nasus
Archduke Nasus Archduke Nasus
Worldbreaker Nasus Worldbreaker Nasus
Lunar Guardian Nasus Lunar Guardian Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Jasper, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise
Battlecast Nasus Battlecast Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Aquamarine, Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
  • This is the first skin depicting him as being non-organic.
  • Creator Viktor Creator Viktor can be seen in the background of his splash art.
Space Groove Nasus Space Groove Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Disco, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite
Armored Titan Nasus Armored Titan Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Ace, Aquamarine, Catseye, Emerald, Granite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Nightbringer Nasus Nightbringer Nasus
Chromaskins Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Rainbow, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise

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