Renekton is an Ascended warrior from ancient Shurima, inspired by the Egyptian god Sobek. Born over 3,796 years ago, he is the younger brother of Nasus, and they both ascended around the same time.

Development and Lore:

• Originally titled 'the Eater of Souls' before being changed
• Voiced by Patrick Seitz, who also voiced Kog'Maw and pre-update Lucian
• Confirmed to be a crocodile, not an alligator, as evidenced by his visible upper and lower teeth when closing his jaw
• Originated from Renek, one of the ancient Shuriman nations near the Renek River

Gameplay Elements:

• His ability "Cull the Meek" was initially called "Tyrant's Reach"
• Slice and Dice abilities reference the crocodile's death roll
• Dominus, his ultimate ability, shares similar effects with Nasus's Fury of the Sands, highlighting their brotherhood

Notable Features:

• Struggles between lucidity and madness, with his humanity buried deep within
• One of seven champion sibling pairs in League of Legends
• His design accurately reflects crocodilian features, including aggressive behavior represented by his rage meter

Skin Themes:

• Participated in various skin lines including:
  • Pool Party
  • PROJECT
  • Blackfrost
  • Hextech
  • Prehistoric Hunters
  • SKT T1 (representing MaRin)
  • Nightbringer/Dawnbringer

Unique Features:

• First skin to show human-like appearance (PROJECT skin)
• Interactive features in PROJECT skin include toggleable helmet and kill markers
• Several skins share splash art with other champions in their respective themes

Cultural References:

• Various skins reference pop culture elements like Crocodile Dundee, Steve Irwin, and Stargate
• Design elements draw from Egyptian mythology and military themes

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