man you should listen to the inkshadow theme song. I wish they made a full on cinematic for it because it is honestly one of the best instrumental pieces made for the game
Please increase the number of new champions updated each year. LOL is an eleven year old boy. Not old age. LOL still has many years of lifespan. You shouldn't be so elderly. There are only four in a year.
Riot 5000 staffWhy are there only 4 champions in 365 days for employees? Can we increase the number of new champions each year?LOL has five positions. But only four new champions a year
@@ninjatoriumnova2483 Go look at the other Darkin designs from Legends of Runeterra and then tell me with a straight face that Naafiri's design isn't boring lol. It's a dog with knives. Bland and uninspired
@@MarigoldAW That... doesn't mean she doesn't look like a Darkin. Aatrox is as boring as it gets visually, but nobody can say he doesn't have that Darkin look.
@@ItWasSaucerShaped And? Originality doesn't equal creativity. There's a point where everything is influenced by something, even most modern music has chords that sound the same as old music. Nothing is ever truly original.
1:20 man, the idea of Naafari playing like an rts or a true pack/horde is so dope. Would have probably broken league but still seems very fun in concept
I needed the full version of her theme the second I heard it in the trailer. The music team at Riot never dissapoints with their creations and this one is no different. Amazing as always! edit: 420 likes (I had to sorry)
Fr fr I yelled when I got this notification. I'm been WAITING since he champion trailer, I just love how her theme channels some strong Mick Gordon energy, it's amazing
This has basically been the way it’s been as a replacement to login screens. It’s tough not having the feeling of opening up the client and having banger songs like this play but I absolutely love seeing the creation of the champions that many developers are very quiet about.
Seeing all the concept art and backstage things in this video really makes me feel like Naafiri was made with love and not just rushed like some previous champions
No champion is rushed, not lately at least. But Naafiri is one of the better designed champs as of late. Sett, Naafiri, and Vex were all super well designed and kept simple, while also keeping up with the league champs. Now are their numbers themselves balanced? I would certainly say Sett isn't with that much true damage, but it's clear, it's indicative, and easy to understand that you screwed up not because the champ was 200 years designed.
Man went out solo with only a sword and a horse. Of course he's gonna be torn to shreds sooner or later be it by those jackals or something much worse (like the Xer'sai)
Fresh from the oven. I really love how Riots making absolutely different music for EACH of the champion and they never fail to give the right vibe to each of them
It's crazy how much you can elevate a character with a good music track and a few good ideas meshed. The entire design is basically "dog + kitchen knife". I've noticed this alot lately with alot of indie characters as well lately especially in games. Characters that would otherwise be forgettable or just ok are paired with a collab song and that made them recognisable characters in the indie industry.
Honestly I love naafiris design. They could have gone the sif route and made her hold the dagger, but that really doesn't have a pack feel. I like the idea of a being splitting and shattering into this pack of wolves that tears its victims apart, while still having the sly charm of scar from the lion king. Seriously hats off to the design theme for making the most lovable eldritch abomination of flesh and iron.
Sif works in it's own story and themes but for Naafiri? There's no way it could work. She's stuck in very nice balance between spiky and metallic esthetic of Darkins and a dog, because... You know, her vessel is a dog after all. The blades around her neck give her that uncanny look and her head... Or face I should say(?) have a semblance of human futures (not counting her "earring"). It just works so well together. If only Riot design team head more freedom in making champions we would've more champions like her. I don't mean monster like - but it's still great - but more interesting. 17th thicc babe with guns isn't an interesting design riot, stop being 13 years old...
god that multiple percussion hit is genius. great coloring throughout the piece, the song does what it needs to do. 9.5/10, felt like it needed a sprinkle of spice... like the shattering of the dagger... or just bloodlust.
Is it just me, or am I the only one that is happy about the champions team? We got Milio and Naafiri and both of them are simple, not overloaded, and very easy to play. I honestly can't wait for Briar and the other champions this year.
@@laughingstock7638 the thing is, for a champion to be mechanically intense it has to feel rewarding to learn every single mechanic, and that ends up making them give the champion really overloaded kits
Naafiri probably is my favorite Darkin theme now. It was soooo sick. Varus needs an ASU stat so he can have a cool metal/rock guitar theme to match the others. Also it was super cool to see the music production, that's a first in these concept art videos.
I liked how the song conveys a hoard of demonic hounds are approaching to hunt their prey, giving a feeling of anxious and fear with Naafiri's presence. Definitely one of the best themes
i LOVE her design her shoulder blades reminds me of valstrax wing blades from monster hunter we need more monster champion and i mean FULLY monster with shapes we never saw before like we never saw a full dog as a champion like naafiri she opened the door for a HUGE amount of variety on champions
Thank you, art team, thank you storywitters, thank you musicians, everyone. You bring to life this amazing ideas!! Keep developing more of theese. THIS is some real taste of good teamwork!!
Amazing idea incorporating the making-of into the music video. Tho when the buildup starts, and it's just Naafiri at 0:50 default standing dog There's just something hilarious about that.
Long time ago, I had a nightmare where some kind of wolf creature sliced me in half with mouth. Now I’m sure Naafiri was that wolf in my nightmare. I will main her for sure
man, the darkin themes never cease to be pure bangers
Man, the champion themes never cease to be pure bangers* ftfy
yes
Kayn theme wasn't a banger tho
@@RavenArgento?
Just doomcore
Champion Themes are one of my favorites releases on League. I just love the art behind it and the story it portrays.
For real, I miss when the login screen had the theme and art.
same man! im alwasy excited to see how they came wit hthe idea and how they made a champion!
man you should listen to the inkshadow theme song. I wish they made a full on cinematic for it because it is honestly one of the best instrumental pieces made for the game
Please increase the number of new champions updated each year. LOL is an eleven year old boy. Not old age. LOL still has many years of lifespan. You shouldn't be so elderly. There are only four in a year.
Riot 5000 staffWhy are there only 4 champions in 365 days for employees? Can we increase the number of new champions each year?LOL has five positions. But only four new champions a year
3:04 Man, the way they incorporate a jackal-like laugh with the instruments is so thematically awesome.
lol never thought about that.
Nice hearing.
how?
Its more like a Hyena laugh
Absolutely insaneeeeee
@@defapabitch1478listen carefully, the trumpets(i think) sounds closely to an laughing sound.
Gives a Darkin vibe, a sinister and strong one.
Yup
(I like your alucard pfp)
Music wise yes. Design wise definitely not lol
@@MarigoldAW What? How? The design is as Darkin as you can get.
@@ninjatoriumnova2483 Go look at the other Darkin designs from Legends of Runeterra and then tell me with a straight face that Naafiri's design isn't boring lol. It's a dog with knives. Bland and uninspired
@@MarigoldAW That... doesn't mean she doesn't look like a Darkin. Aatrox is as boring as it gets visually, but nobody can say he doesn't have that Darkin look.
You know the riot music team will always deliver no matter what
legit the only consistent part of riot
Yeah recently Riot just been giving W after W (Lets not acknowledge season 2023 cinematic)
@@KORELEV recently ? It's been 10 years
Omg those concept art themes were jawdropping. A little sad we couldnt see all of them coz they were all incredible.
Theres a blog post on the league website about some of the art. Its called "CHAMPION INSIGHTS: NAAFIRI". Its so inspiring!
@MrShoterFr 💀
I mean, the one was literally just Sif from Dark Souls. Much original, very creative. Wow.
@@ItWasSaucerShaped And? Originality doesn't equal creativity. There's a point where everything is influenced by something, even most modern music has chords that sound the same as old music. Nothing is ever truly original.
I love the juxtaposition between the heavy metal and naafiri getting pet.
Riot had every opportunity to make Naafiri a human hybrid, and they didn't, and I'm so glad they didn't.
I love when they make unique champions like these
The theme is amazing
But also seeing every single details behind her creation (music, design, gameplay) is reallyyy cool compared to other trailers
Somebody was extremely proud of what they made here, and has every right to be proud about it.
@@shamsquatch9980This video is perfect 👌
That's the deadliest theme that has brought a strong connection to Naafiri. Bravo.
WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE DUNES WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥💯
WE OUT RUNNING THE XER'SAI WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥💯
1:20 man, the idea of Naafari playing like an rts or a true pack/horde is so dope. Would have probably broken league but still seems very fun in concept
I hope one day they figure it out
I think they could have gotten away with doing something like Dota's Meepo with her.
I needed the full version of her theme the second I heard it in the trailer. The music team at Riot never dissapoints with their creations and this one is no different. Amazing as always!
edit: 420 likes (I had to sorry)
I literally downloaded and looped that part of the trailer while waiting for the full version
Fr fr I yelled when I got this notification. I'm been WAITING since he champion trailer, I just love how her theme channels some strong Mick Gordon energy, it's amazing
i think the part you're looking for is at 2:40
I like how it's the behind the scenes footage about how you guys made the champ, not just the animated splash art of them, thank you!
This has basically been the way it’s been as a replacement to login screens. It’s tough not having the feeling of opening up the client and having banger songs like this play but I absolutely love seeing the creation of the champions that many developers are very quiet about.
Seeing all the concept art and backstage things in this video really makes me feel like Naafiri was made with love and not just rushed like some previous champions
No champions are rushed
previous champs literally got delayed xD
@@PepperoniRonin.Naafiri was delayed herself lol
No champion is rushed, not lately at least. But Naafiri is one of the better designed champs as of late. Sett, Naafiri, and Vex were all super well designed and kept simple, while also keeping up with the league champs. Now are their numbers themselves balanced? I would certainly say Sett isn't with that much true damage, but it's clear, it's indicative, and easy to understand that you screwed up not because the champ was 200 years designed.
2:40 strings goes crazy on this like hounds coming to their prey
I'm really gonna sink my teeth into this absolute banger.
bro imagine you are that treasure hunter that carefully prepared to handle a darkin weapon but died to a pack of desert dogs 💀💀
Man went out solo with only a sword and a horse. Of course he's gonna be torn to shreds sooner or later be it by those jackals or something much worse (like the Xer'sai)
0:56 top 5 reason to buy Naafiri
Definitly
I miss when the League Loadup screen was the newest champ and it's theme with a little animated visual. Kench was the last I remember that was amazing
The real question is :
Who let the dogs out?
The real real question is:
What da dog doin?
a dog is fine too
@@LordErebusBloodmoon 🤨
@@jeffaymorello8267 whatchu lookin at?
The funny thing about questions above is those are The names of naafiri's eternals
I love the sinister vibe but also the militant "warrior's march" strength it has as well.
You can also hear the little pitter patter of their feet through the whole thing. 😂
Congrats for Volpin Props from being featured in the video and for making amazing live props for Naafiri !!
Fresh from the oven. I really love how Riots making absolutely different music for EACH of the champion and they never fail to give the right vibe to each of them
so uh nobody gonna talk about how there's a real life replica of Naafiri somewhere in the world?
It was gifted to Emiru. She opened the box on stream and showed the dagger.
@@robertalexstorm Oh no. She should know better than to hold a Darkin weapon. It's too late now.
Riot's music team is another reason why I love heavy metal/rock and epic instrumentals
It's crazy how much you can elevate a character with a good music track and a few good ideas meshed. The entire design is basically "dog + kitchen knife". I've noticed this alot lately with alot of indie characters as well lately especially in games. Characters that would otherwise be forgettable or just ok are paired with a collab song and that made them recognisable characters in the indie industry.
Honestly I love naafiris design. They could have gone the sif route and made her hold the dagger, but that really doesn't have a pack feel. I like the idea of a being splitting and shattering into this pack of wolves that tears its victims apart, while still having the sly charm of scar from the lion king. Seriously hats off to the design theme for making the most lovable eldritch abomination of flesh and iron.
Sif works in it's own story and themes but for Naafiri? There's no way it could work.
She's stuck in very nice balance between spiky and metallic esthetic of Darkins and a dog, because... You know, her vessel is a dog after all. The blades around her neck give her that uncanny look and her head... Or face I should say(?) have a semblance of human futures (not counting her "earring"). It just works so well together.
If only Riot design team head more freedom in making champions we would've more champions like her. I don't mean monster like - but it's still great - but more interesting. 17th thicc babe with guns isn't an interesting design riot, stop being 13 years old...
@@sirith9157 nice troll bait kid. Stop being 12 year old kid
@@rehmanrohanyone2147 bro has Yone as his pfp and tells others to stop acting like 12 year olds 💀💀💀
@@rehmanrohanyone2147 Hows the 8th grade treating you?
I love the heavy wibes of the song when they are showcasing her petting animation
god that multiple percussion hit is genius. great coloring throughout the piece, the song does what it needs to do. 9.5/10, felt like it needed a sprinkle of spice... like the shattering of the dagger... or just bloodlust.
Using shots/vids from different development stages is such a smart way to showcase the design and the process, all with the upside of the champ theme
What da dog doin?
*CONSUMING*
Eating flesh
People always ask, “What da dog doin?” But people never ask how da dog doin :_(
@@lordedgariowatsonus2258 How da dog doin?
YES ! I was waiting for this theme since trailer. So epic !!
Its just such a shame that this precious music is not on the login theme as it used to.
GIVE US BACK LOGIN THEMES, RIOT!
most people use auto login so there is no need to have those login screens, although they were cool
SO GOOD FINALLY we get to hear the full thing, this is amazing
seeing the naafiri getting pet animations with a metal sounding guitar on the background is incredible
This song is a masterpiece
So good to see the behind the scenes of emote, figurine, music and animation
I like that they actually show the people making the music. Nice touch Riot.
Is it just me, or am I the only one that is happy about the champions team? We got Milio and Naafiri and both of them are simple, not overloaded, and very easy to play. I honestly can't wait for Briar and the other champions this year.
i think we should encourage mechanically intense champions, just not overloaded ones. i personally love the micro intense gameplay of league.
@@laughingstock7638 the thing is, for a champion to be mechanically intense it has to feel rewarding to learn every single mechanic, and that ends up making them give the champion really overloaded kits
@@trimex7234 A kit is overloaded, if it has parts that add nothing to the active gameplay or you do not remember/notice/care for them while playing.
She's cool, a proper monster character!
Honestly, I'll be disapointed if Aatrox doesn't say "What the dog doing?"
What is the dog doing 👿 - Aatrox 2023
Riot Games: it's just a character theme, no need to go hard
Riot Music: 🎹🔥🔥
Always like this lets be real 💀
Music team and art team carries this game
@@YukiKitsune361 bro fr art team and lore team release only straight bangers. if only the actual game was good too
After a champion like Milio, it’s a breath of fresh air to see such a well designed champion that’s a darkin. Now get to BaalKux please 😂
he is too powerful
They don't have the Baals to add him (pun intended)
@@solitudesf8111yeah. I figured he wouldn’t get added, but I can dream 🙃😂
Milio is well designed, the only issue with him that makes him so strong is his bonus range (as a Milio Player)
Darkin-champion themes.... *_THEY DON' MISS!!_* another absolute banger soundtrack!
"The feeling of chasing prey with your pack, a perfect feeling that I felt in this."
Man, I waited for her main theme so loong. Banger!
God, they make me so hype a pack of bladed dogs is way to metal
Let's go ! Thanks riot for making darkins themes so good !
One of the hardest themes they have ever made.
I can't wait to pet Naafiri for 20 minutes straight when this part kicks in 0:50
Imagine log-in themes still existed. Absolute bangers
Naafiri probably is my favorite Darkin theme now. It was soooo sick. Varus needs an ASU stat so he can have a cool metal/rock guitar theme to match the others. Also it was super cool to see the music production, that's a first in these concept art videos.
I knew the music was gonna be amazing for Naafiri's theme! Well done!
Was waiting for this girls theme to drop!!!! Loved it in the trailer ❤
that little riff at 2:43 is amazing
and as always, the riot music team delivers.
Thanks for listing the musicians with the composer!
man that instrument at 2:43 gives me the chills. I love it!
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS KICKASS THEME FOR AGES!!
I love everything about this. GG riot⭐
I liked how the song conveys a hoard of demonic hounds are approaching to hunt their prey, giving a feeling of anxious and fear with Naafiri's presence. Definitely one of the best themes
I always look forward for these champion theme videos about concept arts and evolution of original designs
Kuddos to the whole character creation team because it mut have been so much work to animate all of these dogs !! Trully a work of art!
i LOVE her design her shoulder blades reminds me of valstrax wing blades from monster hunter
we need more monster champion and i mean FULLY monster with shapes we never saw before like we never saw a full dog as a champion like naafiri she opened the door for a HUGE amount of variety on champions
Nahhh kid naafiri is the most generic thing possible
Thank you, art team, thank you storywitters, thank you musicians, everyone. You bring to life this amazing ideas!! Keep developing more of theese. THIS is some real taste of good teamwork!!
00:15 every sword wielding doggo ever and I'm fine with it.
Sif😭
Whoever edits these videos, gg's
So well made
Samurai doggo is by far one of the best concept right next to the final design
0:21 This one...this is the absolute best for me.
@@kingofthehill4465that one did look really cool ngl
@@kingofthehill4465I see, she look like kurama from Naruto but with extra feet instead of tails
I've been waiting for this for a long time
she feels like 2016 champ (good thing)
The track is great and the insights into the production are rly dope as well!
I have been waiting for the theme since the first teaser . It's fire
Riot's art and music departments killing it as always
A banger, as always. It's also great to see the full credits of who was playing what instrument in the description. Shows just what goes into this!
I love how you show making of the champ together with the banger music, love it
the tuning on the guitar is insane xD. Love it
Amazing idea incorporating the making-of into the music video.
Tho when the buildup starts, and it's just Naafiri at 0:50 default standing dog
There's just something hilarious about that.
Finally! I've been patiently waiting for this banger to drop since the first trailer.
Finaly
I waited for so long
Dogs named Brutus: 😋😉😁🥰
Dogs named Princess: 3:41
Thank you for listening to my comment, hearing my prayers, and releasing this banger.
All Darking soundstracks are well done. Well done❤
A really cool champion and cant wait to see more once there in the game!!!
another champion theme I cant stop listening to.... thanks Riot.
God, I love the Darkin!
been waiting for this!
This music departement never disapoints
Epic Theme. And finally some unique champion.
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT
This was a surprisingly cool video. Did not expect that.
Just look at how much she loves pets!
Good puppy!
Ooo, a new character for their new music. Love this music company
I haven’t been this excited for a champ release in a very long time. Naafiri hype!
seeing her with a dozen doggos makes me miss what we could have had.
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
i love the pack mentality emote, its so cute
2:06 laughing wolves meme
Wtfffffffffff I've watched this a billion times and only just realized this now! Thank you internet stranger!
Long time ago, I had a nightmare where some kind of wolf creature sliced me in half with mouth. Now I’m sure Naafiri was that wolf in my nightmare. I will main her for sure
Ahhh, this, I’ve been waiting for this
you clearly hear the doom ost vibe out of the theme. love everthing about that champ ! Well done