Which League Of Legends Fighter Would You Be, Based On The Chinese Zodiac?
With the second season of the hit series Arcane in production, the League of Legends universe seems poised to continue to expand in defiance of time. In an era where many games offer months of replayability at best, the notable longevity of League of Legends is due in no small part to the engaging nature of the roster of playable champions.
Featuring 159 champions, spread across six role-specific classes, League gives players a plethora of variety when choosing whom to play, each with a unique personality and lore. Deciding which Fighter class champion to play can be overwhelming at first; therefore, utilizing the Chinese Zodiac affords a distinctive choice on the Fighter that exemplifies zodiac-specific ideals and traits, making for a wholly unified game experience.
Possessing an indomitable will to realize goals that will see him travel all of Runeterra searching for warriors deemed worthy to stand beside him against the Void, the Grandmaster at Arms Jax symbolizes the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac. Yet, just as the last weapon master of Icathia reflects his pursuit of a skilled occupation, Jax's adaptability in disastrous situations distinguishes him as the Rat Fighter of League.
Unfortunately, relying on his instincts more than advice from others and displaying hallmark rodent pickiness in his search for suitable warriors to fight the Void-spawn, even Jax falls prey to the caveats of the Rat.
With the success of Arcane, many are already familiar with the Piltover Enforcer Vi. While surviving and thriving in Zaun, Vi demonstrated remarkable persistence, concurrently showcasing the essence of the Ox with an unwavering will in the face of adversity and flourishing while using her specific hands-on skillset.
Due to her abrasive nature, Vi suffers from some of the less sought Ox traits, such as being stubborn to a fault and generally over-cautious of any situation, which may stop her from being counted amongst the cutest League champions. Lastly, the traits mentioned above have the potential to make an enemy of the Horse.
As a representation of the Divine aspect of Justice, Kayle features traits of power and authority innate in those born under the Tiger. Defending Demacia with fairness and justice, staples of the Tiger, and an intrinsic leadership quality mark Kayle the "queen" of League's zodiac jungle.
Sadly in her thirst for justice, Kayle becomes arrogant over time, displaying imprudence in lack of pity for those she meted out justice and ultimately allowing her righteous temper to see her forsake Demacia and Morgana, abandoning the mortals. This fractured Kayle's relationship with her twin sister Morgana showing poignantly that interactions between Tigers should be approached with caution.
Swift like a Rabbit in the wind, Yasuo, the Unforgiven, shows his compassion in harboring extreme guilt for his actions. However, honor is never in short supply as Yasuo tirelessly seeks to atone for past actions while heeding the Rabbit's call to mentor and guide others like Taliyah.
Yasuo manifests the Rabbit's luck when confronted with his slain brother, Yone, fortuitous when Yone does not seek revenge. Finally, less endearing personality characteristics, such as his perpetually on edge nature and his resorting to wandering, psychologically seeking to escape from his circumstances, cement this fan favorite as the Rabbit choice amongst Fighters.
Those born under the sign of the Dragon manifest great leadership qualities due to their dynamic presence and prodigious capabilities. The Saltwater Scourge Gangplank, the pirate king of Runeterra, delivers a draconic zodiac amalgam with a strong desire to realize his aspirations, fighting for them when necessary.
Gangplank consequently suffers from his delusions of grandeur, believing Bilgewater to be his and becoming increasingly unstable and piling up enemies as quick as silver serpents. Ultimately the Dragon Gangplanks' fiery temper and strict, conceited nature prove his foil, as he is dethroned, only to rise from the ashes, more incendiary than ever.
When gauging the wisdom and determination of the Snake, the Ascended Curator of the Sands Nasus proffers a prototypical case. A brilliant and sophisticated strategist admired by all in the empire, Nasus sought to cultivate knowledge of conquered lands, encapsulating the teacher-psychologist soul of the Snake sign.
Upon the collapse of the Shuriman Empire, his spirit fractured, leaving Nasus an unapproachable nomad wary of all. Serpentine and withdrawn, he remains in self-imposed exile until the Shuriman Empire rises from the sands once more.
With the affairs between Piltover and Zaun likely to become more pronounced next season, fans have taken to the internet weighing in on which characters they wish to see in Arcane season 2, and Camille is fittingly leading the charge. Articulate and well versed as the Chief Intelligencer of Clan Ferros, Camille displays equine resolve and patience, keeping Clan Ferros at the pinnacle of Piltover Society.
However, this thoroughbred of League cares little for feelings when in discourse and flaunts the lavish extravagance of Piltover right down to her hextech heart. Fittingly her horse influences often align her goals against the Ox, in an interaction rife with potential pitfalls.
The Barbarian King, Tryndamere features inspiring lore to match his legendary status. From his birth in the harsh, unforgiving Frejlord to his marriage to the Avarosan Warmother Ashe, Tryndamere constantly shows his soft-heartedness and penchant for seeking strong-willed partners to bring about robust families with steeped traditions, proving a Ram through and through.
Known for being temperamental and moody on occasion, a lack of hope plagues Tryndamere, constantly falling victim to his thirst for revenge on Aatrox, the Darkin responsible for the massacre of his tribe and his pride. Luckily for him, Ashe provides a perfect balance to these Ram traits, ingratiating Tryndamere to millions of League fans.
Following Arcane's success, fans have been deciding which League characters could hit the big screen. Unsurprisingly, the Blade Dancer Irelia, whose friendly nature and intelligence would see her hone the craft of her ancestors, is at the forefront of that list. Eloquently utilizing Monkey energy, Irelia would find fame and the popularity of the people in opposing the Noxian occupation.
Sharing much in common with the Ionian ideal of ebb and flow, small successes allow for complacency, thus, yielding improper long-term designs that inhibit the Monkey Irelia. Similarly, her stubborn primate refusal to lead Ionia often puts her at odds with other prominent Ionians.
Feared and revered in equal measure, the commander of the Trifarian Legion known as the Hand of Noxus, Darius, is the Rooster's embodiment. Proving capable and ambitious, Darius reveres his homeland, relying on his strength to ascend as a street orphan in mighty Noxus. With tangible links to Jericho Swain and several great League rivalries, perhaps Darius will eventually make an appearance and brandish his 'comb' to a broader Netflix audience.
Like every sign of the Chinese Zodiac, neither the Rooster nor Darius is exempt from potential negative balances of cosmic energy. As a result, impatience and overconfidence will forever gnaw at the surface for them, with a quick temper always threatening to ignite the inferno within, facilitating uneasy relations with the Rat.
Displaying prototypical canine traits in her savvy ascension through the Noxian Army ranks and braveness during the Ionian campaign, the Exile Riven, almost ironically, represents the Dog of League's Fighter class. Allegiant to a fault, the Dog Riven embraces her Warband family, longing for the familial acceptance denied her as an orphan and fights fearlessly by their side.
Conversely, those same unbridled energies will fuel Riven toward brashness and impatience, leading to adversity when she is betrayed, forsaking her homeland and setting out to destroy her runic blade. But, ultimately, Riven returns to face justice just as a courageous albeit anxious Dog would.
Answering the medicinal call to healing that often manifests in the Pig, the Blind Monk, Lee Sin, will guide the healing process of his homeland Ionia and that of the Spirit Walker, Udyr. Lee Sin exhibits endurance and gallantry in defense of his homeland, fittingly reminiscent of the Pig defending its sty.
Many traditional ungulate sign drawbacks threaten to subvert the pure, innocent love at the root of the Pig. Flaws like fear, felt by Lee when he worried other students would surpass him, or jealousy, like that, invoked in Lee as other students trained, will forever threaten to disrupt the congruous Lee Sin, arguably the most popular champion in League of Legends.