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Development
- Main article: Xin Zhao (Development)
Universe
Universe- Main article: Xin Zhao (Character)
- Xin Zhao knew King Jarvan III and Jarvan IV for 20 years since the events of What Once Sailed Free.
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Xin Zhao (League of Legends)
- Xin Zhao is voiced by Richard Epcar.
- Xin Zhao was released when Season One started.
- Xin Zhao's dance references Seung Mi-na's dance from Soulcalibur II.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- During development, he was called XenZiou or XenZhao.
- Xin Zhao is rendered, in Chinese localization, as 赵信 Zhào Xìn [ʈ͡ʂau̯˥˩ ɕin˥˩], coincidentally the name of a Xiongnu general who temporarily defected to Han Chinese forces, though historical inspiration for Xin Zhao is evidently another Chinese general, Zhao Yun.
- 信 xìn means "to believe, to trust" < Old Chinese *sins < *winʔ (cf. Sino-Tibetan root *yum[1] > 允 yǔn [ɥyn˨˩˦] "to be proper, to consent"[2]).
- As a gladiator, Xin Zhao took the name of the fishing boat Viscero < Latin viscus "entrails", where he once worked on.
Quotes
- Main article: Xin Zhao (League of Legends Audio)
- His joke "Find me an immovable object, and I'll put this question to rest!" references the Irresistible force paradox.
- In the French localization, the joke references The Blue Lotus from The Adventures of Tintin.
- In the Italian localization, the joke references Archimedes, with "Give me a spear, and I'll move the world!"
- In the German localization, the joke is replaced with "Find me an immovable object, so that I can bury you under it!"
- In the Portuguese localization, the joke is replaced with "'Impervious' shield? Bring it here, and I'll prove it wrong!"
- In the Chinese localization, the skin features a unique voiceover, referencing Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
- The quotes are as follows:
- "尔等休要放肆。" ("Don't be reckless.")
- "三招之内，必取尔等性命。" ("Within three moves, your lives will be taken.")
- "我乃常山赵子龙是也。" ("I am Zhao Zilong of Changshan.")
- "即便没有坐骑，子龙亦能七进七出。" ("Even without a mount, Zilong can go in and out seven times.")
- "全身都是破绽。" ("There are flaws all over the body.")
- "大风起兮龙飞翔。" ("The strong wind blows and dragons fly.")
- "末将定当尽力而为，不辱使命。" ("The last general will do his best and not dishonor his mission.")
- "正在进军。" ("Marching in.")
- "一片赤胆平乱世，手中长枪定江山。" ("A brave man calms the troubled times, and the spear in his hand sets the world in motion.")
- "话说回来，末将还是第一次在非三国题材的游戏中露面呢，有点紧张。" ("That being said, this is the first time the general has appeared in a game that is not based on the Three Kingdoms theme, so I am a bit nervous.")
- "常山赵子龙在此，尔等准备受死吧。" ("Zhao Zilong of Changshan is here. Prepare to die.")
- "主公……丞相……" ("Lord... Chancellor...")
Skins
- Main article: Xin Zhao (Collection)
- The scene depicted has him using Crescent Guard.
- Him breaking the incoming arrows references one of the changes he received to his kit in V7.19, specifically how his new ultimate grants him invulnerability against enemy champions that are a certain distance from him.
- Him breaking the incoming arrows references one of the changes he received to his kit in V7.19, specifically how his new ultimate grants him
- This skin shares the Commando theme with:
- He references the Imperial Guard from Warhammer 40,000.
- This skin shares the Legacy theme with:
- Given the terracotta figures in the background, he might be referencing Qin generals like Li Xin or Meng Tian.
- His appearance bears a strong resemblance to his champion concept art.
- This skin shares the Chronicle theme with:
- This is his younger self, back when he was a Noxian gladiator who fought in the Reckoning arenas.
- This skin shares the Wonders of the World theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the Polish Server's launch.
- He references the Polish hussars.
- Warring Kingdoms Xin Zhao Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Golden, Pearl, Peridot, Rose Quartz, Ruby
Chromas:- This skin shares the Lunar Revel: Warring Kingdoms theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Lunar Revel 2013 (Year of the Snake) along with:
- Panda Annie
- Jade Fang Cassiopeia
- Dragonwing Corki
- Warring Kingdoms Jarvan IV
- He was also released in celebration of the first anniversary of the Chinese Server's launch along with:
- He references Zhao Yun, whom Luo Guanzhong depicted in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
- This skin shares the Cops and Robbers theme with:
- He wields the Mark-VII, clandestine-class, utili-spear.
- He wears a handsfree mobile device in-game (missing from the artwork).
- He resembles a Ghoul Investigator from Tokyo Ghoul and Agent Six from Generator Rex.
- If you zoom in on his splash art from the Asset Kit, a reflection of Secret Agent Miss Fortune can be seen on his shades.
- Dragonslayer Xin Zhao Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Ruby, Sandstone
- This skin shares the Dragon World theme with:
- He resembles to Volga from The Legend of Zelda franchise.
- Cosmic Defender Xin Zhao Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Obsidian, Ruby, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Cosmic theme with:
- This skin was released along with:
- Marauder Xin Zhao Chromas: Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Marauder theme with:
- Firecracker Xin Zhao Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Golden Tiger, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Lunar Revel: Firecracker theme with:
References
- ↑ http://stedt.berkeley.edu/~stedt-cgi/rootcanal.pl/etymon/5675
- ↑ Schuessler, A. ABC Etymological Dictionary of Old Chinese, p. 539, 597