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* Vladimir is [[Voice cast|voiced]] by {{w|Kevin M. Connolly}}. |
* Vladimir is [[Voice cast|voiced]] by {{w|Kevin M. Connolly}}. |
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* Vladimir was the second champion released in [[Season One]] (the first being {{ci|Xin Zhao}}) and is the only one labeled as {{tip|Mage}}/{{tip|Tank}}. |
* Vladimir was the second champion released in [[Season One]] (the first being {{ci|Xin Zhao}}) and is the only one labeled as {{tip|Mage}}/{{tip|Tank}}. |
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** The name is either native Slavonic or loaned from Germanic ''{{w|Waldemar}}''. |
** The name is either native Slavonic or loaned from Germanic ''{{w|Waldemar}}''. |
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** {{w|Folk etymology|Folk etymologists}} re-interpret мѣръ ''měrŭ'' "great" as миръ ''mirŭ'' "world ~ peace". |
** {{w|Folk etymology|Folk etymologists}} re-interpret мѣръ ''měrŭ'' "great" as миръ ''mirŭ'' "world ~ peace". |
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− | * Vladimir's new biography was written by EUW Summoner Blood Magicks: a reward for her victory in Riot's 2017 Polycount Creative Contest for narrative.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lauriegoulding/status/1063104114538643456 Vladimir's New Biography]</ref><ref>[https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/story-art/uMeim8BA-my-absolute-favorite-part-of-vlads-color-story?comment=0000000000010000 Vladimir's New Biography Writer]</ref> |
+ | * Vladimir's new biography was written by EUW Summoner Blood Magicks: a reward for her victory in Riot's 2017 Polycount Creative Contest for narrative.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lauriegoulding/status/1063104114538643456 Vladimir's New Biography]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/story-art/uMeim8BA-my-absolute-favorite-part-of-vlads-color-story?comment=0000000000010000 Vladimir's New Biography Writer]</ref> |
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;{{csl|Vladimir|Original|size=32}} |
;{{csl|Vladimir|Original|size=32}} |
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* Many of his lines are blood-related puns and double-entendres. |
* Many of his lines are blood-related puns and double-entendres. |
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* {{sbc|"Kneel before Vlad"}} references {{w|General Zod}} from {{w|DC Comics}}. |
* {{sbc|"Kneel before Vlad"}} references {{w|General Zod}} from {{w|DC Comics}}. |
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;{{cst|Vladimir}} |
;{{cst|Vladimir}} |
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+ | * The scene depicted has him using {{ai|Tides of Blood|Vladimir}}. |
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;{{cst|Vladimir|Count}} |
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− | + | * {{csl|Brand|Vandal}} and {{csl|Gragas|Vandal}} can both be seen in the background. |
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* He references {{w|The Lost Boys}}. |
* He references {{w|The Lost Boys}}. |
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;{{cst|Vladimir|Nightbringer}} |
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− | * Vladimir was responsible for resurrecting {{ci|Sion}} as well as restoring his mind by using {{cis|Jarvan IV}} blood. |
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* Vladimir and {{ci|LeBlanc}} have clashed over the centuries, while also both being one of the leaders of [[The Black Rose]]. |
* Vladimir and {{ci|LeBlanc}} have clashed over the centuries, while also both being one of the leaders of [[The Black Rose]]. |
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+ | ** He may have developed some feelings for her in the past but was possibly unrequited. |
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+ | ** He is planning to leave the Black Rose. |
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+ | *** Vladimir is also the leader of the [[Crimson Circle]] whose members are aware of his intention. |
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+ | * Vladimir was soul-marked by {{ci|Kalista}} but he was able to banish her with the help of a magical artifact. |
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Revision as of 13:47, 17 May 2020
General
- Vladimir is voiced by Kevin M. Connolly.
- Vladimir was the second champion released in Season One (the first being ) and is the only one labeled as Mage/ Tank.
- Vladimir is one of four champions who use health as their abilities' resource (the others being , and )
- The old icon for is similar to the old one for .
- Vladimir doesn't actually drink the blood of his victims but rather absorbs the lifeforce within it.
- His name (Russian: Влади́мир) comes from Old Church Slavonic Владимѣръ Vladiměrŭ, meaning "great ruler",
- The name is either native Slavonic or loaned from Germanic Waldemar.
- Folk etymologists re-interpret мѣръ měrŭ "great" as миръ mirŭ "world ~ peace".
- Vladimir's new biography was written by EUW Summoner Blood Magicks: a reward for her victory in Riot's 2017 Polycount Creative Contest for narrative.[1][2]
Quotes
- Many of his lines are blood-related puns and double-entendres.
- "I'm a universal recipient" and his joke each reference a Blood type (AB+ and B- respectively)
- "My cup is half empty" implies he's a pessimist.
- "Kneel before Vlad" references General Zod from DC Comics.
Skins
- The scene depicted has him using .
- This skin shares the Storybook theme with:
- He was inspired by Vlad the Impaler.
- He references the titular Count from Dracula by Bram Stoker.
- chest plate can be seen in the background of his splash art.
- This skin shares the High Society theme with:
- He references Lestat de Lioncourt from The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice.
- He resembles Alucard from the Castlevania series.
- This skin shares the Trick-or-Treat theme with:
- ...and others
- He was released in celebration of Harrowing 2010 along with:
- He references the eponymous movie.
- This skin shares the Vandal theme with:
- and can both be seen in the background.
- He references The Lost Boys.
- This skin shares the Bloodstone theme with:
- He is voiced by Gavin Hammon.
- and are also voiced by the same voice actor.
- He is the second non-comical Legendary skin (the first being ).
- His dance references contact juggling, specifically based on the performance done in this video.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- This skin shares the Soulstealer theme with:
- He is depicted as if he were from the Shadow Isles and carries a soul container resembling .
- This skin shares the Academy theme with:
- The group is in classroom 1337, which references Leetspeak.
- He references South Korean high school uniforms.
- This skin shares the Bilgewater: Curse of the Drowned theme with:
- This skin shares the Nightbringer and Dawnbringer theme with:
- ...and others
Relations
- Vladimir and The Black Rose.
- He may have developed some feelings for her in the past but was possibly unrequited.
- He is planning to leave the Black Rose.
- Vladimir is also the leader of the Crimson Circle whose members are aware of his intention.
have clashed over the centuries, while also both being one of the leaders of - Vladimir was soul-marked by but he was able to banish her with the help of a magical artifact.