Summary
- 1 General
- 2 Development
- 3 Lore
- 4 sentences
- 5 Aspects
- 6 Relationships
- 7 References
General
- Rakan is voiced by Luis Fernando Orozco in LATAM and by Juan Antonio Soler in EUW.
- The dual version of Rakan and
Xayah is the first since V1.0.0.72.
- They were also the first champions released in 2017.
- Rakan and Xayah's loading screens are always aligned to the right side before a game starts and when they are chosen on the same team (to reflect their shared artwork).
- Rakan's cloak is actually his wings disguised by Vastayana magic to blend in with humans.
- Rakan and Xayah are sometimes depicted together with combined wings. The one-winged Jian bird in Chinese mythology has a similar codependency, representing the bond of two lovers.
- Rakan has the lowest basic attack range among champions.
the distance (300 units).
- Rakan's favorite human food is chocolate; Although the theobromine in chocolate can poison Rakan due to his half bird physiology, his half human can help metabolize the compound and alleviate its effects.
- Rakan's dance referenced Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley.
- You can see a side-by-side comparison here.
- He shares this dance with
Pantheon.
- When Rakan attacks from a far distance he hits his target with his cloak, if he is closer, he will hit them instead.
- At cast, Rakan had a hidden passive: he also dealt 1 more physical damage with his fists. [1]
- His name resembles the Malay noun rakan "friend, relative";
- o la lectura on'yomi del Chino medio (A) Rakan (* ʔA) -lɑ-xɑn H <Sánscrito arhat "digno"
- He is the only champion with 3 points in 3 skills according to the customer's ranking.
Development
- Rakan's placeholder model during production was a
Thresh SSW with a giant mustache from 
Pink braum for wings. [3]
- Rakan is confirmed to have ADHD based on his voice lines and in-game short story. [4]
- This was confirmed by Odin 'WAAARGHbobo' Shafer, who explained that they indirectly gave Rakan ADHD through the joining of parts of his personality, as well as events from his friends and family, to create him.
- August 'jinxylord' Browning was the designer who originally started exploring at Rakan but Jimmy 'Beat PunchBeef' Steorts took over the project when he moved to Research and Development.
- During development it was simply called "Duo Support".
Xayah was called Duo Carry instead.
- Rakan's dual recovery animation and Xayah is divided into three sections, an introduction, a middle section, and then an exit. The entire sequence would take 8 seconds if Rakan and Xayah recovered at exactly the same time, while the intro and out are both (2 seconds). The system will always play the intro, then always play the output when 2 seconds remain in the animation, regardless of how long the center section has played. This means that the characters will blend from whatever position they are in, up to the first pose on the outside of the sequence. [5]
Kayn was originally slated to be the antagonist of Xayah and 
Friend. [6]- The influences for Xayah and Rakan incluyen April Ludgate de Parks and Recreation, Kubo and the Two Strings y We Never Never Go Home. [7] [8]
- Some discarded abilities shared with Xayah include: [9] [10]
- An ability that would fire lightning like
Disintegrating Beam of Living Things, but they could shoot them together and combine them into one mega beam.
- Another skill shared with Xayah was one that would create a storm cloud that would follow them and could summon lightning in the area to stun people. The other had a gust of wind that would knock down enemies.
- Some possible themes explored for Xayah and Rakan included being a vampire couple or being a shaman and a storm elemental. [11] [12]
Lore
- The name of his tribe, Lhotlan, is named after Lhotl, a Vastayashai'rei hero during the war against a race of titans from heaven.
- He was originally destined to be 28 years old, but because he was a young Vastaya, he is more than a few hundred years old. [13]
Phrases
- Friend y Xayah share unique interactions depending on the situation.
- Both are the first champions to feature ping-related lines.
- Your selection appointment "Let's dance!" It is a reference to the song of the same name by David Bowie.
- "The only way to understand magic is to immerse yourself in it, move with it, dance and dance!" is similar to the quote "The only way to make sense of change is to dive into move with it and join the dance" by British speaker and mystic Alan Watts, whose teachings included philosophies similar to those found in Rakan quotes.
- "We are seen dancing and we think crazy, by those who cannot listen to music" refers to a famous quote from Friedrich Nietzsche.
- "When I get sad, I stop being sad and instead I'm amazing. True story" and "Challenge accepted!" they reference Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother.
- "I've been kicked since I was born. It's okay! It's okay! I'm staying alive!" is a reference to the song Stayin 'Alive by the Bee Gees.
- One of Rakan's recovery quotes, "Come on! Baby! Baby? Baby? Baby!" It may be a reference to a line from YouTube personality Markiplier Silent Hill (Playable teaser video).
- One of Rakan's move quotes, "Ha! I'm, G to D! Golden Diamonds, boy! Woo!", May be a reference to the song "Crayon" by G-dragon ((Crayon) M/V).
- One of Rakan's movement quotes, "Name a genius who is not crazy.", Is a reference to the song Feedback by Kanye West.
Aspects
Rakan
- Their avian features combine those of many colorful male Galliforms, such as roosters, peacocks, pheasants, and the mythical Phoenix.
- It looks like Tumnus from Narnia.
- He wears a shoulder pad made from a 20px Dagarraco skull and adorned with a pair of
feathers of Xayah (she wears an identical one adorned with a pair of feathers 
his).
- He shares his illustration with Xayah.
- They are the first champions to share their classic artwork, the other two are
Kayle y 
Morgana.
Rakan Cosmic Dawn
- This skin shares the Event Horizon theme with:
Lux Cosmic
Master Yi Cosmic Sword
Hecarim Cosmic Cavalry
Xin Zhao Cosmic Defender
Nami Cosmic Destiny
Cosmic Devourer Vladimir
Xayah Cosmic Twilight
Cosmic Charming Lulu
Anivia Cosmic Flight
Cosmic Hunter Varus
Nidalee Cosmic Huntress
Cosmic Summoner Illaoi
Ashe Cosmic Queen
Kassadin Cosmic Reaper
Cosmic Stinger Skarner
Jhin Cosmic Darkness
Lissandra Cosmic Darkness
Lux Cosmic Darkness
Cho'Gath Dark Estrella
Jarvan IV Dark Star
Dark Star Karma
Kha'Zix Dark Star
Dark Star Malphite
Dark Star Mordekaiser
Orianna Dark Star
Shaco Dark Star
Dark Star Thresh
Dark Star Varus
Xerath Dark Star
Malphite Dark Star Prestigious Edition
Dark Star Rhaast
- This skin was released along with:
- Master Yi Cosmic Sword
- Xayah Cosmic Twilight
- It could be referencing The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo.
Rakan Cariñosito
- This skin shares the Heartbreaker theme with:
I saw Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker Fiora
Ashe Heartseeker
Jinx Buscacorazones
Lucian Heartseeker
Orianna Buscacorazones
Quinn Heartseeker
Heartseeker Varus
Vayne Buscacorazones
Yuumi Heartseeker
Sweetheart Annie
Sweetheart Sona
Sweetheart Xayah
- He was released in celebration of Valentine's Day 2018 along with:
- Sweetheart Xayah
SSG friend
- This skin shares the World Champions: SSG theme with:
Ezreal SSG
Gnar SSG
Jarvan IV SSG
Taliyah SSG
Xayah SSG
- He was released in celebration of SSG's victory in the 2017 season World Championship along with:
- Ezreal SSG
- Gnar SSG
- Jarvan IV SSG
- Taliyah SSG
- Xayah SSG
- Represents CoreJJ.
- The idea of animation
recovery was thought by CoreJJ himself and shows his signature.
- You can see a side-by-side comparison here.
- The hat he wears in his Solo Recovery is a traditional hat to pass the government tests in Korea.
- The idea of animation shared recovery shared with Xayah SSG was thought by Ruler and CoreJJ themselves.
- You can see a side-by-side comparison here.
- They hold up a Summoner's Cup in their shared recovery animation.
- Xayah SSG and Rakan SSG are references to the Korean magpie. [14]
Friend iG
- This skin shares the World Champions: IG theme with:
Camille iG
Fiora iG
Irelia iG
Kai'Sa iG
LeBlanc iG
- He was released in celebration of Invictus Gaming's victory in the 2018 Season World Championship along with:
- Camille iG
- Fiora iG
- Irelia iG
- Kai'Sa iG
- LeBlanc iG
- Representa a Baolan.
- The idea for the animation of recovery was thought up by Baolan himself and shows his
Company.
- This is the first Rakan skin to not come with a complementary Xayah skin.
Star Guardian Rakan
Chrome: Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Ruby
- This skin shares the Star Guardians theme with:
Ezreal Star Pajamas
Lulu Star Pajamas
Lux Stellar Pajamas
Miss Fortune Star Pajamas
Soraka Star Pajamas
Neeko Star Guardian Prestigious Edition
Star Guardian Soraka Prestigious Edition
Star Guardian Ahri
Star Guardian Ezreal
Star Guardian Janna
Star Guardian Jinx
Star Guardian Lulu
Star Guardian Lux
Star Guardian Miss Fortune
Star Guardian Neeko
Star Guardian Poppy
Star Guardian Soraka
Star Guardian Syndra
Star Guardian Xayah
Star Guardian Zoe
- Several of his animations are a reference to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
- Its original uncorrupted form can be seen briefly when used
Shimmering Quill, 
Grand Entrance and when he recovers without Xayah.
- Its totally corrupted form can be seen briefly when used
Haste and when it recovers with and without Xayah.
Riku, Rakan's familiar spirit, acts as his Shimmering Quill and 
Combat Dance.
Friend Bosqueviejo
Chromas: Catseye, Emberwood, Emerald, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Eclipse theme with:
Ahri Aquelarre
Ashe Aquelarre
Camille Coven
Cassiopeia Aquelarre
Evelynn Aquelarre
LeBlanc Aquelarre
Lissandra Aquelarre
Morgana Aquelarre
Office Aquelarre
Elise Deathpetal
Kha'Zix Deadly Petal
Soraka Dríade
Ahri Bosqueviejo
Azir Old Sketch
Old Sketch Bard
Hecarim Old Sketch
LeBlanc Old Sketch
Ornn Bosqueviejo
Veigar Old Sketch
Xayah Old Sketch
Taric Esmeralda
Leona Eclipse Lunar
Ivern Ancient God
Malphite Ancient God
Nocturne Ancient God
Warwick Ancient God
LeBlanc Coven Prestigious Edition
Zyra Aquelarre Prestigious Edition
Leona Solar Eclipse
- This skin is a direct reference to Oberon, a fairy king from medieval and Renaissance literature as A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Relationships
- Rakan is a Vastaya Lhotlan who travels Ionia as a wandering artist. After meeting and establishing a relationship with Xayah, both of them travel through Ionia to prevent Ionia's natural magic from being controlled by humans.
- They are not married, since Xayah wants to hear him propose to her every day.
- Friend y Xayah fought against
Zed and his Order of Shadows in Wild Magic to prevent them from harvesting a magical forest for the Kashuri Armories, the creators of 
Murmur of 
Jhin.
References
- ↑ Rakan does 1 less damage with the melee attack
- ^ Beekes, RSP Etymological Dictionary of Greek, p. 77
- ↑ Xayah Rakan AMA
- ↑ comment = 0009 Friends ADHD ADD
- ↑ features-feedback / qZUMFWlF-pbe-bugs-feedback-thread-ssg-skins? Comment = 00040000 Rakan and Xayah Recovery System
- ↑ Nemesis
- ↑ Influences
- ↑ / im_endlesspillows_the_champion_designer_for/e1kltzr/?context=3 Influences 2
- ↑ Discarded Shared Spells 1
- ↑ Discarded Shared Spells 2
- ↑ Possible theme
- ↑ Possible theme 2
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ SSG Rakan and Xayah references
