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The Piltovan gunsmith Theory.

Wrathof300·7/12/2017, 4:56:08 PM·6 votes·613 views

As we recall from the Burning Tides event, Graves had lost his one of a kind shotgun. However, he shrugged it off mentioning that he knew a piltovan gunsmith. Recently we had some interesting development with the Urgot rework, SHOTGUN KNEES! "Urgot isn't a gunsmith you idiot, awful theory!" No, what's interesting about Urgot, is the description of those shotgun knees "Attacking in the direction of one of Urgot’s legs causes that leg to combust flames outward", this is how Riot described Urgot's shotgun, I'm going to go out of my way to assume that Graves' would be described to work in a similar fashion (obviously the source of combustion being the reaction of the gunpowder and not necessarily intending that Graves' gun is shooting out flames). There is one person from Piltover that we know of, that it would make sense if they specialized in such inventions/ creations... Ziggs. It would be a major leap, from what he currently is, but what he currently does, (imo) doesn't fit in with the new Piltover. The old lore didn't even really expand, on what he did as the Dean of demolition, so it is difficult to say, how cemented Ziggs' 'plot-hook' is. The last I recall, a rioter mentioned Hiemer has a workshop in Piltover, and it sort of one of those places, where no one knows who works there, but its always been there and just sort of blends in. I'm not sure whether or not they confirmed that Ziggs works with Heimer, but assuming he does, that sounds like the perfect place, to get a one of a kind, magical shotgun, to me. We could even go as far as to assume that Ziggs could have invented/ (introduced to Runeterra) ballistics on a whole with this theory, as we know yordles live for what would be centuries (based on Poppy's and Kled's lores). A master of ballistics and master gunsmith, no doubt a shot gun made by him would be anything less than legendary. Also, it would be a neat way to introduce Graves and TF to other characters, that you wouldn't expect them to run into (whereas, its a guarantee they'll bump into Vi and Caitlyn), then that begs the question, would Graves know Ziggs is a Yordle? It would be funny if TF saw through Ziggs' 'glamour' while Graves is unable too. TF: "Your gunsmith is a rat??" Graves: " He's a hairy old man, but calling him a rat is going too far bud... You're the only rat here." TF: !!

As of now, Piltover has very little need for weaponry such as bombs (should Noxus invade. In the future, this would change) so why his he in Piltover making bombs? I have no doubt that the lore team would be able to answer this question once they sit down to discuss Ziggs' new lore, however, I hope if any Rioter happens stumble on this post, they take it into consideration whenever Ziggs' lore will be discussed in the future. I don't even play Ziggs, but I think this would make for an interesting new lore, I'd like your feedback on this theory, whether or not you support it. ^_^

13 Comments

Chembaron Yamada7/13/2017, 12:11:57 AM3 votes

One major theory is that yordle are actually major ideals of their region represented physically. Kled as the Noxus ideal of strength comes to mind. Poppy as the brave, but humble hero. Kennen as one of the members of the kinkou, who stand for balance (major theme of Ionia).

If that is true, I think Ziggs would fit representing Zaun and its mad scientists. Just like Heimerdinger is the responsible science of Piltover.

Krabohod7/12/2017, 9:48:22 PM2 votes

That's pretty cool theory. But: Graves' gun do not use gunpowder. And I think both TF and Graves won't see through glamour. Cause both of them doesn't see the world like Ziggs. And that's, it seems, the main factor to see through glamour

Eternal7917/13/2017, 4:22:01 AM2 votes

I'm sure Piltover has mines. That said, I could see Ziggs helping out with that, using his explosives of course.

FlameHalbrdOkido7/14/2017, 4:49:10 AM1 votes

"would Graves know Ziggs is a Yordle? It would be funny if TF saw through Ziggs' 'glamour' while Graves is unable too. TF: "Your gunsmith is a rat??" Graves: " He's a hairy old man, but calling him a rat is going too far bud... You're the only rat here." TF: !!"

hmmmmm. PERFECT. made me laugh. BTW anywhere where i can find more about this glamour thing?

anyways bombs are as Ziggs title implies useful for demolitions which is great for a city of progress like Piltover because I bet its not rare that old buildings are taken down to make room for new ones. Additionally Piltover is also a merchant city/society, they could possible sell the weapons they are not using to places that need them.