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Darkin Vi Theory?!

MrBluePants··1 votes·665 views

In case you don't know, the Darkin, such as Aatrox and the recent one Rhaast, were basically imprisoned in weapons (correct me if I'm wrong but I think that's it). Varus' bow is also a Darkin btw. The way the Darkin (weapons) manage to take their real form is by overtaking/killing their wielder. That happened with Aatrox, who apparently killed his wielder and Rhaast, depending on what you choose during the match, also kills Kayn to assume his final form just like Aatrox. Varus's bow still hasn't done that.

Then I noticed a while back when Demon Vi was released that she looks kinda similar to Aatrox (a Darkin) and so do her gauntlets (specially her gauntlets).

So maybe (in the timeline Demon Vi exists?) Vi somehow found those Darkin Gauntlets and used them until the Darkin within them finally overtook her or partially overtook her (she doesn't reaally look like a full blown Darkin).

It would be cool to get Darkin themed skins if we're not gonna get a lot of Darkin champions. We already have Void champions and Void skins so it wouldn't be that crazy to add Darkin Demon Vi to "the Darkin cannon" and make more Darkin themed skins...

What do you think? XD

15 Comments

Lady Faceless2 votes

The skin itself has nothing to do with the darkins, since skin rarely canon. However, the idea itself actually sound plausible. Kinda reminds me about the theory that demonblade Tryndamere is Tryndamere, who now is Aatrox host, even if the skin came two years before Aatrox.

Oleandervine1 votes

It's not particularly plausible, actually. The Darkin are almost fully plated in their hellish looking armor, and every aspect of them is foreign and jagged. Demon Vi is a pretty standard demon with wings and a tail - she's a pure fantasy demon, not an alternate timeline Darkin by any stretch.

Also, Demonblade Tryndamere is based on Nightmare in the Soul Edge in the Soul Edge/Soul Calibur series of fighting games, much like the Darkin. They share similar inspirations in that regard, but again, it's connecting outside fantasies to story canon.

MrBluePants1 votes

Idk, don't forget Varus's bow is also a Darkin and he doesn't look exactly like a Darkin (Demon Vi looks way more like a Darkin than Varus does XD). And just like Varus, maybe Vi's transformation was only partial. Her horns and gauntlets really look Darkin inspired...

Oleandervine4 votes

No, her horns and gauntlets are demon inspired and inspired by almost literally every demonic creature and fantasy trope to exist in the past 60+ years. Darkin are obviously based on similar aspects of fantasy demons, but just because Demon Vi has horns and gauntlets doesn't mean she's Darkin. She's very, very clearly meant to be a demon, shown by the horns, the tail, the wings, and the VI VI VI (666) on her hip.

MrBluePants1 votes

We don't really know what role the Darkin really have, or where they come from. Probably from hell. They're either demons or the precursors of current demons. It's just a theory anyways.

Lady Faceless1 votes

{quoted}

It's not particularly plausible, actually. The Darkin are almost fully plated in their hellish looking armor, and every aspect of them is foreign and jagged. Demon Vi is a pretty standard demon with wings and a tail - she's a pure fantasy demon, not an alternate timeline Darkin by any stretch.

Also, Demonblade Tryndamere is based on Nightmare in the Soul Edge in the Soul Edge/Soul Calibur series of fighting games, much like the Darkin. They share similar inspirations in that regard, but again, it's connecting outside fantasies to story canon.

Still people are allowed to have their theories, especially to skin since their not canon anyway. I personally don't though about about the Vi one, I don't support it but I don't decline it either. If people enjoy it, I let them.

About DB Tryndamere: I said some people have this theory and I especially said the skin came before Aatrox was released. I do understand that this theory isn't canon, however, there are people who like this theory and it isn't that far from wrong.

In the end it's just skin and they aren't canon anyway.

MrBluePants1 votes

That also sounds like a cool theory :D, but Aatrox and Trynda use their weapons differently so idk, maybe.

And by "adding to the Darkin cannon" I meant that in an alternate timeline or in the future, Vi found those Darkin gautlets and became Darkin Demon Vi.

Tbh the entire LoL cannon is a bit of a mess of different timelines and future timelines with the skins. Pulsefire Ezreal is a future version of Ezreal, same for Pulsefire Caitlyn and Spirit Guard Udyr and Godfist Lee Sin and many others. Maybe Darkin Demon Vi is also a future version of Vi.

Lady Faceless1 votes

{quoted}

That also sounds like a cool theory :D, but Aatrox and Trynda use their weapons differently so idk, maybe.

And by "adding to the Darkin cannon" I meant that in an alternate timeline or in the future, Vi found those Darkin gautlets and became Darkin Demon Vi.

Tbh the entire LoL cannon is a bit of a mess of different timelines and future timelines with the skins. Pulsefire Ezreal is a future version of Ezreal, same for Pulsefire Caitlyn and Spirit Guard Udyr and Godfist Lee Sin and many others. Maybe Darkin Demon Vi is also a future version of Vi.

I wouldn't count skin in the canon timeline, tbh. Pulsefire Caitlyn and Ezreal are possible outcome, but NOT canon. SP Udyr and GF Lee Sin are alternative realities and not even possible future version.

We do have canon skins like Young Ryze, Captain Fortune & Gankplank as examples. Canon skin usually shows us the character either then he was younger or then he is doing something special.

So, you shouldn't mix canon lore and skin lore.

HalcyonDweller2 votes

Themed skins for Darkin story and lore would be very cool!

I'm 100% behind you on this :)

TheHobbits2 votes

I just don't see the similarities tbh.

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/sites/default/files/styles/scale_xlarge/public/upload/vi_demon_1920x1080.jpg?itok=DatNqGCh

Vi is still wearing high heel boots, tight pants with belt straps, a jacket and even goggles around he neck.

The darkin just feel more 'organic'.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSyDtDbTj5TdBgaG-l4y9uqz-AFrfeM53UzssqpifqXuruaRdGhpZ2TmPbK

It appears more that the darkin consumes and becomes the being as you can see with Varus lower half. He isn't wearing his pants and shoes any more as the darkin IS them.

MrBluePants1 votes

Kayn has clothes and a Darkin arm. It probably varies depending on the stage of the transformation. And the Darkin are the weapons, they unleash their final form by overtaking the host, which we see happening with Kayn and Rhaast.

(also, Demon Vi looks way more like a Darkin than Varus does, they should probably do a visual tweak to Varus tbh)

TheHobbits1 votes

Im not trying to put down your theory, but when it comes to skins and canon lore it can get messy. (I found that out when asking about the Project/Mecha/Battlecast line)

I just feel like you could even go as far to say that Lunar Wrath Caitlyn could be a Darkin. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSoJ4gx8Ugk/VnXc79jGwfI/AAAAAAAAJuM/arWntWhZh-0/s1600/caitlynturn.jpg

Spiky, living weapon, partially consumed.

MrBluePants1 votes

LOL But that theme looks nothing like the Darkin or demons whatsoever. Vi's horns and gauntlets are undeniably similar to the Darkin theme. Also, Pulsefire Ezreal and Caitlyn, Spirit Guard Udyr and God Fist Lee Sin are all future versions of those champions. Demon Vi could be one of them if my theory is correct. But again it's just a theory. A FILM THEORY! AAAAAAND CUT!

TheHobbits1 votes

How about Gatekeeper Galio?

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/c/c9/Galio_GatekeeperSkin.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160519035227

The horns and colour palette. He should be a kind of darkin then?

MrBluePants1 votes

You know what? With all this I'm starting to think that Demon Vi is just a demon or she's possessed by one and that the Darkin are in a way related to demons, maybe they could be the ancient demons, the first demons to ever exist, who knows? That would explain the similarities between hell related skins and the Darkin.

But still, those gauntlets could still be one of the Darkin weapons but hasn't totally corrupted Vi, kinda like Varus, his bow is a Darkin and infected part of his body but he hasn't overtaken Varus yet. And since Aatrox is war (sword), Rhaast is death (scythe), Varus' bow is vengeance and according to the Darkin lore there should be 2 more so Demon Vi's gauntlets could be destruction (that would be fitting XD)?

Idk, either way it's exciting XD I hope they hurry up releasing that Darkin lore!

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