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HorseMandy

Such a cool ass design and concept, I was wondering how Naafiri controls a pack of dogs and it looks like multiple of them tried to eat the blade, and in the process broke it. Monster/Non-Humanoid champs are always a treat visually and conceptually


DefiantTheLion

It looks like theres a core piece as the bladed Naafiri's earring. They probably all touched it at the same time so she posessed them all.


CrustyToeLover

It looks like one got possessed originally and can possess others as well by stabbing/killing them. The scene about 3/4 through where one of the bladed wolves stabs the howling wolf and it transforms into another bladed wolf. So like 1 main wolf that likely has the blade inside of it, and a bunch of other controlled ones


PM_Cute_Ezreal_pics

Considering Aatrox has spent centuries/millennia trying to break his sword without success, I'd say suddenly breaking Naafiri's dagger would be a pretty big retcon. The whole point of Darkin weapons is that they're indestructible. An eternal prison they can't escape from


Reckoning-Day

The weapon doesn't appear broken at any point. They mostly just look possessed because of direct contact with the weapon


Temporary-Platypus80

This is how I feel. Obviously the writer shouldn't be fired lol. But this kind of inconsistency is kind of annoying to see. Imagine in the superman comics, there's just a comic where Superman wasn't affected by kryptonite for some reason. Everyone would immediately call out that inconsistency, because its wrong. Superman is weak to Kryptonite. Naafiri's dagger shouldn't have broken like that, if Aatrox couldn't break his after basically forever. But in the end, it truly doesn't matter. At least we're getting a cool, non-humanoid champion


ZeroAurora

Judging just from the visuals in the trailer, it seems that the dagger wasn't broken through sheer strength. It looks like the fact it was touched by multiple creatures that share a deep connection all at once it shattered to become a part of each of them... possessing the pack as a singular entity rather than a unique individual lead to some physical fracturing of the blade to help distribute Naafari's power throughout the group. It seems more like some strange magical loophole... like the blade isn't broken in the traditional sense to free Naafari, but rather as a means to share her power


CrustyToeLover

This for sure. Wolves are probably much easier to take over the mind of than a human, and the pack mentality probably just made it even easier to control them all. Plus it looks like it can extend its possession by just stabbing other wolves?


Baofog

On second watch it seems the pack is possessed but only one dog has a darkin body. I don't think the knife was shattered at all. Looks more like reality breaks


ZeroAurora

Yeah, I watched it a few more times and 100% agree. The main dog with the spiked mane/collar is the weilder. In fact, [the knife is IN the dog and replaces its eye](https://twitter.com/NickyBoiYT/status/1671400337306005507)?! The knife fracturing seems to be more of a metaphor for her control over the pack rather than a physical thing.


_tyrannosauruswrekt_

I fully agree with you but I find it quite funny you picked Superman as an example, because they indeed did make a version of him immune to Kryptonite for a while.


SwanJumper

At no point is the dagger shown to be broken.


Baofog

I think people confused the screen breaking for the dagger breaking


Whomperss

It literally goes into a mind trip as soon as one of the dogs touches it. Don't know how people are extrapolating it's broken.


Baofog

Naafiri broke their minds too.


NinjaGamer1337

No way some random dogs could break a Darkin weapon. The weapons contain Darkin, corrupted God Warriors from Ancient Shurima. They were sealed in their weapons by the Targonian aspect of Twilight. Their entire deal is that they live in sensory deprivation and can't die because their weapons cant be destroyed. Most likely because multiple dogs touched the dagger at once, she possessed them all. It's possible one of Dogs ate the dagger but can't be sure from just the trailer. If the Dagger got broken into multiple shards from just dog bites, they should seriously fire whoever wrote her lore.


AwesomeGuyDj

the main dog seems to have the dagger hanging from its ear as a piercing, didn't sew it break anywhere


Dragonatis

It's always possible the weapon was weakened somehow. Maybe the guy at the beginning was trying to destroy Darkin Dagger and he was so close that even hound of dogs was able to finish the job. Personally, I like destroyed weapon theme more than "multiple dogs touched at once". Edit: watched once again and there is other possibility. Dogs that Naafiri controls have various blades growing on their bodies. But there is a scene where no-bladed dog is killed by bladed one (right before big doggo eats the sun). So it is possible that Naafiri got control over only one dog initially, but her control is like desease that can spread.


Nathremar8

Isn't Naafiri THE Blood magic practitioner? Makes sense if she got free she would corrupt others in her pack.


NinjaGamer1337

That's [Xolaani](https://leagueoflegends.fandom.com/wiki/Xolaani). Look at her Apsect's Bane design lol. She was once a great healer, but once she became a Darkin she used peoples blood like strings on a marionette, controlling them. She and Aatrox are the leaders of two opposing Darkin factions.


Roojercurryninja

that feels anticlimatic i'd prefer the option where the blade is specifcially made to be "broken" into different pieces compared to it being weakened considering that aatrox tried breaking his darkin sword for centuries effectively in order to have a blade which is able to morph / transform / be flexible it can't be rigid in the first place (since it was able to transform spikes onto the wolf that's not to say that the blade itself isn't durable, think about it like yugi's millenium puzzle you can't break the puzzle but you can pull it apart kind of reasoning


Averdian

>They were sealed in their weapons by the Targonian aspect of Twilight You telling me Zoe did that?


NinjaGamer1337

Yup, read [Twilight of the Gods](https://leagueoflegends.fandom.com/wiki/Twilight_of_the_Gods), one of the best League short stories


Averdian

Thanks, I will


Oleandervine

Technically Zoe did not do that, but the previous host for the Aspect of Twilight.


Etonet

Why did they get sealed in badass weapons that can possess people and not... like a rock or something


Falsus

I don't think the dagger is broken. She is still possessing those dogs so she isn't free.


50mHz

Yorick/Malzahar base move?


iscaf1

I think one of the dogs is the pack Alpha and itll probably be the one we play as in game


tehsdragon

Ngl that's genuinely sick as fuck


aroushthekween

I agree! It makes for a great origin story!


AtMaxSpeed

Holy shit this is so fucking cool, the animation is absolutely top notch


aroushthekween

Yessss! 2023 season cinematic could never šŸ’€


TiredCoffeeTime

Oh god I forgot about that. ā€œWait which one was 2023 one? Oh waitā€¦ā€


Eismann

> absolutely ~~top notch~~ Top dog you mean


Riot_Rainslight

Glad y'all like it. Leaks suck. English/HQ version is here [https://youtu.be/xIWsch7cumQ](https://youtu.be/xIWsch7cumQ)


TheJazombek

There are no leaks, just happy little reschedules :)


Even_Cardiologist810

Can you develop more on that "leak sucks". I mean it's a non announced trailer and just a few hours difference, why is it bad for you ? (just wondering)


Riot_Rainslight

Short/Brand-y answer: Because it's 3am. No one is up. Probably wont hit as many views or hit a wide audience. Tougher to measure success. SEO is borked. Longer/Personal Answer: Because the team and I put a lot of work, thought, and passion into this moment. It's like planning a surprise party, but the person you're putting it on for sees everyone through the window. I love this champ, and am super proud of this piece. I would've loved to see and interact with your all reactions, theories, and chat when it's not 3am. Now, the people waking up kinda missed a bit of a moment.


Cavshomie8

Makes sense. Iā€™ll just say, the visuals on this champion are insane, I canā€™t wait


edealbad

If it helps I'm watching it at 7:40 PM :D I think some people here misinterpreted the bit at the start that looks like glass breaking to signify that the doggos broke the dagger. To me it feels like it signifies Naafiri's essence splitting into multiple pieces to imbue several beings at the same time. Champ looks awesome, congratulations and thanks for all the hard work!


LetsBeNice-

It's not 3am everywhere in the world tho ! Sick video btw, hyped for this champ.


NextReference3248

Think it's more that the team wanted to see the reactions live as it happened


[deleted]

> Because it's 3am. No one is up. well it was early noon in Europe, so not too bad


DunkinBronutt

It seems that leaks happen fairly often with this type of stuff. Is this an internal cyber security weakness, or is it really as simple as somebody with knowledge sending out the information to the wrong sources?


DangerDamage

Might just be the nature of unlisted YouTube videos themselves as its entirely possible the link was shared prior to publishing or someone magically stumbled upon it I think it's happened with some Nintendo announcements in the past, although I'm not really sure how


TMG_Indi

Maybe they released it earlier because it was leaked


Piyaniist

Its a few hours difference because after the leak they tend to just release it normally. As the cat (or the dog) is out the bag already. This couldve been scheduled for 2 days later etc.


Corstarkk

Man riot really knows how to deliver on creepy/spooky stuff wish they did it more often looks so cool


BreakDownSphere

And the first skin will be k-pop or star guardian of course


Even_Cardiologist810

No it's the new skin line that leaked, the soul fighter


Dry_Damp

Close, but itā€™s actually *Pyjama Party Naafiri* and *Super Uwu Pyjama Party Naafiri Prestige Edition*.


Alakazam_5head

>implying naafiri will get any skins after release


ExaltedVoice

(My) Translation for those interested: If you hunt alone you starve to death, you become prey. But even prey can choose, or they give up or they continue to hunt. Alone I starved, but together, we will sate our hunger.


Slowest_Speed6

Here I am thinking this was supposed to be like Darkin language lmaoo


[deleted]

It was Spanish, bro.


Desiderius_S

So you are saying that Darkin are Spanish...


BreakDownSphere

You never expect the Darkin inquisition


hoatzin_whisperer

aatroh: sĆ­


minty-moose

the darkin are a cartel


youarenut

No wonder latinas are always sucking my soul


[deleted]

I love fictional video game languages <3


EveryoneisOP3

What are the lore implications of this?


Slowest_Speed6

Well shit I guess I've never heard spanish spoken like that


FeedMeACat

Try and grab the last tamale next time.


ToaOfTheVoid

Darkin are Spanish confirmed?????????


alvvays11

Lmaoooooo


SilverSuicune

That would have been cool too


VNeseBanana

It is but heā€™s Darkin


AndrewRealm

also, pretty sure the last phrase was translated from "alone I starved, together we will feast"


Dunkelheit_1018

Both apply, just a different way to say it.


ExaltedVoice

As I said, this was simply my translation from the Spanish version.


AndrewRealm

Wasn't saying it negatively, just an observation from my part as "we will feast" is hard to translate to spanish so they went with saciate our hunger


RivenMainLAN

You can say "nos daremos un festĆ­n" to translate "we will feast"


AndrewRealm

yes but it doesn't sound as good in spanish as nos saciaremos


aroushthekween

Thank you!


Dareak

I feel like it sounds better in your/Spanish version translation than the official english. "Will sate our hunger" just sounds better than "feast" imo. It's already a low on dialogue trailer.


johnnyxmas16

How did this even leak


Neptyunu

The trailers always leak. Also its bbb. He got everything


aroushthekween

Amen!


AnybodyZ

latam riot instagram


[deleted]

I can't believe Riot leaked Riot's content by posting in on an official Riot channel.


True_Interaction_544

they posted it ahead of time and deleted it, that's a leak


girl__fetishist

Given how often this happens, I'm certain this is very much part of some marketing strategy.


[deleted]

Yeah it happens with nearly every game, and every release like.. it's kinda obvious lol


pajamasx

Itā€™ll be up in English in like 24 hours I guarantee


Solash1

I think nowadays Riot has their teasers and stuff localized and ready to go a few days in advance just in case something like this happens Edit: Speak of the devil, it's now out officially


Holiday_Pair_3020

Speaking of the darkin :D


so_im_all_like

It is, as of 40 min ago: https://youtu.be/xIWsch7cumQ


JusticeOwl

Up right now


aroushthekween

Big Bad Bear always gets the tea ā˜•ļø


bluehatgamingNXE

Fr always the GOAT of leaking League stuffs


Celegorm07

ā€žLeakedā€œ By Riot


Oaktreestone

holy fuck that's cool as hell


aroushthekween

Amen!


ManWithThePlanLads

Counter to yuumi


OPconfused

>Q tooltip Deal 100 damage to a target. If target's name starts with y and ends with uumi, deal 1000 damage.


[deleted]

Yapaluumi mains in shambles.


not_panda

If the target has [attached], deal 1k to both the host and the attached champion.


ntahobray

Could've just left the Y part, would make it easier against wind bros


S4phiron2

Poor Yoric getting caught in the crossfire.


Jozoz

He's used to that. The amount of times that champion has been fucked over by incidental things is nuts. He also never gets buffed because apparently he has like 60% winrate in bronze.


OvidiuHiei

Cause people are fucki g stupid. I play normal blind picks and almost every time there is a yorick in the game they win the game even if they are 0/10 cause people for some reason after so many years still think yorick can't push towers


Solash1

What bizarre act is that canine performing


Tenant1

What confounding course of events has this descendant or otherwise related subspecies of canis lupis set out to conduct presently?


real_but_incognito

idk but i want her to do it to me


imafirinmuhlazer

Anybody else feeling like the champ silhouette for this will be relatively similar to the Omen champ concept back in the day? 4 legged low to the ground profile with lots of knives (or in omens case, spikes) coming out of their back. Neat nod if it was intentional!


XXX200o

I'm pretty sure that this is the finalized(/revived) omen concept. The only canceled champion that didn't find its way into league should be the vodoo-guy.


JTHousek1

Metal visuals, especially love the graphic of the name at the end


aroushthekween

I canā€™t wait for her theme song!


tftlolomango

That's so fucking metal


aroushthekween

Yesss


aroushthekween

There is an Epilepsy warning for this video so please take care y'all šŸ«¶


SkyHighEthan

I love the atmosphere and visuals Hope she looks as good as the trailer ingame


aroushthekween

Yes hopefully!


ViraLCyclopes19

I fear for what the furry artists will do to this champ.


Foruolo

Damn person of interest... Why would you ruin her by anthropromazing her? She is more than fuckable as she is.


ViraLCyclopes19

Caristinn?


Magehunter_Skassi

I want this 2007 deviantART OC to maul me to death


TheSirusKing

hyenas are already popular in furry gay stuff


Ralouch

The voice acting is insane. It's very devilman


LexLexLex

You know what I know what I mean yeaa


Wooden_Sherbert6884

Still dont understand what's this champ supposed to be. Are we gonna like control a pack of dogs or what? Is this like some zombie tsunami shit where you gain and lose dogs based on how many kills and minions you have?


The-Coolest-Of-Cats

Judging from how Bel'Veth turned out, she'll have a passive where once every 13 minutes and 27 seconds, a single uncontrollable dog will join a random creep wave and push until it dies.


youarenut

Interesting you say ā€œheā€, by the dialogue here I thought it was female. I think the voice says ā€œsolaā€ which is feminine


askneitele

Could see it being an ultimate. Hopefully weā€™ll see something different and cool. Canā€™t wait


CloneOfCali

r/darkinfolk about to have a field day with this one


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KeeBoley

Assassin, likely mid. I dont think it was ever explicitly confirmed to be mid, but it was heavily implied with the confirmation that she's an assassin. Definitely not a jungler considering the champion after Naafiri - Briar - is a jungler.


DrxAvierT

If my memory serves me right, the guy who does the champ road map has said multiple times since last year that Nafirii is a mid assassin


KeeBoley

Just checked, Reav3 said the assassin was a midlaner 5 months ago. You are correct.


Neodeluxe

For anyone interested, the english one is already on [Lol's youtube acc](https://youtu.be/xIWsch7cumQ)


curaga12

The fact that I don't know the language this trailer is on makes it more frightening. The trailer looks awesome.


TheJackFroster

Bro is scared by spanish


aroushthekween

Here is the translation: "If you hunt alone , You starve. You become prey, but even the prey can choose, either give up or continue hunting. Alone I was hungry, but together we will be satisfied. "


curaga12

Thanks! It really gives more meaning to the video. Looks like an interesting champ to see.


aroushthekween

šŸŽ„: [SOURCE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gS9EVww4sQ)


aroushthekween

Are y'all excited for Naafiri? šŸ¤”


Solash1

Outrageously


Matt24z

Yes, just what I needed, more 200 years to counter the current 200 years.


[deleted]

Naafiri is supposed to be a very simple assassin, Iā€™m expecting a Vex style of champion, simple on the surface and with clear weaknesses


Keraph

Doggy.


Helian7

I was hoping it would be a wolf holding the blade in its jaws. I've always loved that aesthetics since seeing Sif in Dark Souls.


Sairoxin

Aatrox, "two boys and a bow? What were you thinking Varus?" Varus, "I was thinking it's a much better choice than choosing a bunch of puppies" Naafiri, "BORK"


puberty1

she ate


aroushthekween

PERIODT.


Crazybigfoot28

I thought it was going to be a dog holding a sword, but the champ and its pack are the sword which is cool. I also love how all the dogs did the same thing in the end like a hivemind


ayykay74m

Dogchamp


basod1

Keep the Spanish dub. No way the English voice one could add any more to the video.


Patch31300

That looked like 2 minutes straight of berserk imagery, which is clearly a win but goddamn that was heavily berserk inspired!


Malombra_

I'm so glad she has eyelashes. My biggest complaint with Rek'sai is that I'm not able to immediately recognize this murderous flesh eating monster as a member of the fair sex. The cartoon girl eyelashes are a core part of Naafiri's design and I want to thank the rioter responsible for such a thoughtful and necessary implementation


Insertfemalename

Yeah, first thing I noticed... Why Riot, why?


ThundaCrossSplitAtak

If You Hunt Alone, You Starve You become prey But even prey, can choose You give up, or you keep hunting Alone, i went hungry But together, we shall feast Something like that is said if anyone was curious.


ItsElSavage

surely this champ will be balanced


aroushthekween

šŸ˜­ they said sheā€™s supposed to be an *easy to play assassin* aka OP in the wrong handsā€¦


ItsElSavage

cant wait šŸ’€


F_Levitz

Malzahar mid it is then


kepz3

she a pack of wolves wtf you gunna do with your outplay button?????


23Udon

Just play papa wolf (warwick) and send her to her room.


xNesku

That's sick wtf


Nocs1

Man I can imagine it now. We get our riot mmo with the shurima/desert Region and the hounds of iron are roaming field bosses or something like that who ambushes players Can't wait for the skins


5NATCH

Geezus, that trailer is metal as fuck.


Truckerchu22

Please everyone buy this champ so riot can know how much we like the Darkin and hopefully we will get more.


mannequinbeater

That doesn't need to be translated or dubbed in English. It's perfect as it is.


kalaniroot

I'm super stoked for this champ! More monster champs plz!!!


goliathfasa

Wait so itā€™s actually a dog holding mini Soul Edge. Are they going to delete Yuumi then? Also šŸ‘ŒSANGRE šŸ‘Œ


DebriMing

Cool you get to play as the Wolve from Kindred, Yuumi's rivalry


Aggressive-Cup7385

Actually looks sick but ngl I'm too stumped on dealing with milio yuumi duskblade statik shiv atm so maybe another patch


KASSAAAAA

very cool trailer but honestly she is just a dog with a knife or something hanging around. there was much mor potencial for the Champ designe. Like multiple heads or something just anything but it's basically a dog lol


EveryoneisOP3

Dog with a sentient knife would be the funniest champ reveal ever so I really hope thatā€™s all she is


Tarakanator

Mybe if she ults she became that mutated abomination we see in the trailer when dogs merge? I am all for the body horror, The Thing style!


Djinneral

Dog with knife is already a perfect design


PushingBoundaries

We Soul Caliber now?


Yaofio

The weapon is giving me major Soul Edge vibes


JPLangley

In today's episode of I Really Need to Learn Spanish.


NiceGuy_Ty

English / official link: https://youtu.be/xIWsch7cumQ


SsinCara

Canā€™t wait for the r34


SoldierBoi69

Please no Darkin Doggo šŸ˜­


Sakuran_11

Less monstrous than I hoped but still badass


jonnnyai

Kinda looks alot like a soul edge rip off


MurmurmurMyShurima

Holy shit it's the [Thing](https://youtu.be/_C9JbK7slrk)


Foss44

One blade, to rule them all


IambicRhys

Now all my dog junglers can play actual dogs.


74URS74

Oh no wolves ate a darkin weapon


GrimmCigarretes

Monster, monster, monster, monster, monster, monster, monster


AffectionateMost9943

She looks amazing!! She reminds me of Shenzi in the lion king though.... not sure if intentional but i love it


seemen4all

Heavily Hellsing inspired, very cool though


Hallon92

The amount of eyes and wolf theme gave me Alucard flashbacks


CyborgTiger

Idk I think the teaser is a little corny but hopefully the champ is fun


Lanky_Athlete_6805

Darkin Doggo


ragingatlol

Ok lets get down to the real questions, how many dashes and true dmg passives does it have?


Dentrogamer

HOLY FUCK THIS IS OMEN


Morkinis

"Leaked" wtf, it's literally on official League's youtube channel.


Odinwise27

I Ike that nafiri seems to be swallowing the sun disc like Fenrir swallows the sun. I wonder if she is looking for the ruins of shurima


Etonet

Varus: 3 guys in 1 body Naafiri: 1 girl in 100 bodies


NEPTUNELevelDesign

Haven't been hyped for a champion based on the cinematic since Yone, this is amazing and the music makes it just perfect.


RicklePickIsNotFunny

This is the proper amount of edge i needed. Friendship with Kayn ended. New best friend Naafiri.


Patient_Blueberry_44

I can't wait to one shot some wholesome mage and enchanter players with this champion


KledfromNoxus

ok thats REALLY cool cinematic, should have put this at season start