Alleged “Swiped and Griped” Riot Games Character

Alleged “Swiped and Griped” Riot Games Character and Narrative Parallels

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Character Parallels working List

1.      Aatrox. Alleged parallels to Sauron (Lord of the Rings), Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII), and fallen archangel archetypes.

2.      Ahri. Compared to nine-tailed fox (Kitsune folklore) and Tamamo-no-Mae myth.

3.      Akali. Alleged parallels to ninja assassin archetypes; sometimes compared to Elektra (Marvel).

4.      Akshan. Compared to Prince of Persia and Aladdin-style rogue adventurer archetypes.

5.      Alistar. Minotaur myth archetype.

6.      Ambessa Medarda. Alleged parallel to Neva (Bloodborg).

7.      Amumu. Classic cursed mummy trope.

8.      Anivia. Phoenix myth archetype.

9.      Annie. Alleged parallel to Little Orphan Annie.

10.  Aphelios. Alleged parallel to Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto).

11.  Arcane blue Bloodborg Viktor. Compared to Vecna (Dungeons and Dragons).

12.  Ashe. Alleged parallel to Drow Ranger (DotA).

13.  Aurelion Sol. Cosmic dragon archetypes and sometimes Shenron (Dragon Ball).

14.  Aurora. Alleged parallels to multiverse witch archetypes; sometimes compared to Scarlet Witch (Marvel).

15.  Averdrian. Alleged parallel to Dhalsim (Street Fighter).

16.  Azir. Alleged parallel to Horus / Ra archetypes.

17.  Bard. Whimsical cosmic trickster archetypes and vaguely The Watcher (Marvel) in tone.

18.  Bel’Veth. Void creature / eldritch horror archetypes.

19.  Blitzcrank. Alleged parallel to Laputa Golem and D&D Iron Golem.

20.  Brackern. Compared to Dune sandworms and subterranean resource beings.

21.  Brand. Alleged parallels to Human Torch (Marvel) and elemental fire revenant archetypes.

22.  Braum. Compared to Reinhardt (Overwatch) and heavy shield tank archetypes.

23.  Briar. Vampire / feral girl archetypes.

24.  Caitlyn (Arcane). Alleged parallel to Josh (The Wall).

25.  Camille. Compared to Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil) or bladed aristocratic assassin archetypes.

26.  Cassiopeia. Medusa archetype (Greek mythology).

27.  Cho’Gath. Alleged parallel to The Violator (Spawn comics / 1997 film).

28.  Corki. Alleged parallel to Dr. Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog).

29.  Darius. Alleged parallel to Guts (Berserk).

30.  Diana. Alleged Artemis / Selene archetype.

31.  Dr. Mundo. Alleged Mr. Hyde trope.

32.  Dr. Reveck. Alleged merged mad scientist transformation arc (Victor Frankenstein).

33.  Draven. Gladiator showman archetypes and sometimes Thor (spinning axes).

34.  Ekko. Alleged parallel to Agent J (Men in Black 3).

35.  Elise. Spider-woman archetype; sometimes compared to Spider Queen / Broodmother (DotA).

36.  Evelynn. Succubus archetype.

37.  Ezreal. Compared to Indiana Jones and Nathan Drake (Uncharted).

38.  Fiddlesticks. Scarecrow horror archetype; sometimes compared to Jeepers Creepers aesthetic.

39.  Fiora. Fencer archetypes; sometimes Inigo Montoya-style duelist framing.

40.  Fizz. Amphibious trickster archetype; sometimes compared to murlocs (Warcraft).

41.  Galio. Stone gargoyle archetype.

42.  Gangplank. Alleged parallels to Captain Hook (Peter Pan) and Blackbeard-style pirate archetypes.

43.  Garen. Generic knight-paladin archetypes; sometimes compared to Arthas (Warcraft).

44.  Gnar. Hulk transformation trope in mini/mega concept.

45.  Gragas. Alleged parallels to drunken brawler archetypes; sometimes compared to Pandaren Brewmaster (Warcraft).

46.  Graves. Alleged Western shotgun archetype parallels and Butch Cassidy.

47.  Gwen. Alleged parallels to living doll / stitched maiden archetypes; sometimes compared to Coraline-style gothic creations.

48.  Hecarim. Headless Horseman archetype.

49.  Heimerdinger. Alleged Oppenheimer / Schrödinger name blend and Yoda aesthetic.

50.  Hwei. Alleged parallels to tortured visionary archetypes; sometimes compared to Raven (Teen Titans) in tone.

51.  Illaoi. Sea priestess archetype; sometimes compared to Polynesian deity motifs.

52.  Irelia. Telekinetic blade archetypes; sometimes compared to Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail).

53.  Ivern. Compared to Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy).

54.  Jarvan IV. Standard medieval prince / knight archetype.

55.  Jax. Alleged parallel to Garet Jax (The Sword of Shannara).

56.  Jayce. Compared to Tony Stark (Iron Man) inventor-warrior archetype.

57.  Jhin. Alleged parallel to Vega (Street Fighter).

58.  Jinx. Alleged parallel to Harley Quinn (DC Comics).

59.  Janna. Alleged parallel to Storm (X-Men).

60.  Kai’Sa. Compared to Samus Aran (Metroid) and symbiotic armor heroines.

61.  Kalista. Ghostly vengeance spirit archetype; sometimes compared to banshee folklore.

62.  Karma. Spiritual monk archetype; sometimes Avatar: The Last Airbender tone.

63.  Karthus. Alleged parallel to David Lo Pan (Big Trouble in Little China).

64.  Kassadin. Alleged composite parallel to Cthulhu Mythos, Mind Flayers, and Emperor Zurg.

65.  Katarina. Alleged parallels to femme fatale assassin archetypes; sometimes compared to Black Widow (Marvel).

66.  Kayle. Angelic warrior archetype; sometimes Seraphim imagery.

67.  Kayn. Compared to Ichigo (Bleach) dual-form dynamic; also Venom-style weapon possession.

68.  Kennen. Compared to Pikachu aesthetic and ninja rodent trope.

69.  Kha’Zix. Frequently compared to The Predator (film franchise).

70.  Kindred. Grim Reaper duality archetype.

71.  Kled. Goblin / Warcraft rider archetypes.

72.  Kog’Maw. Compared to Zerg (StarCraft) bio-creatures.

73.  K’Sante. Alleged parallels to heroic monster-hunter archetypes; sometimes compared to gladiator-champion figures.

74.  LeBlanc. Illusionist sorceress archetype; sometimes compared to Mystique (X-Men).

75.  Lee Sin. Blind monk trope; often discussed as Bruce Lee homage.

76.  Leona. Alleged Athena archetype.

77.  Lillia. Forest spirit / faun archetype.

78.  Lissandra. Ice queen archetype; compared to Jadis (Narnia) and sometimes Elsa (Frozen).

79.  Lucian. Alleged parallel to Blade (Marvel).

80.  Lulu. Trickster fairy archetype; sometimes compared to Tinker Bell.

81.  Lux. Light mage archetype; sometimes magical girl tropes.

82.  Maddy (Arcane). Compared to Subie character (Mass Effect).

83.  Malphite. Alleged comparison to Korg.

84.  Malzahar. Alleged parallels to cult prophet archetypes; often compared to Lovecraftian herald figures.

85.  Maokai. Alleged parallels to Ent / Treant archetypes (Lord of the Rings).

86.  Master Yi. Alleged Splinter Cell aesthetic and Asian warrior archetypes.

87.  Mel Medarda. Alleged parallel to Neva (Bloodborg).

88.  Milio. Alleged parallels to gentle fire-spirit healer archetypes; sometimes compared to Studio Ghibli elemental companions.

89.  Miss Fortune. Pirate gunslinger archetype.

90.  Mordekaiser. Compared to Sauron (Lord of the Rings).

91.  Morgana. Alleged parallel to Morgan le Fay.

92.  Naafiri. Alleged parallels to demonic hound / possessed pack archetypes; sometimes compared to Cerberus motifs.

93.  Nami. Mermaid archetype.

94.  Nasus. Alleged parallel to Anubis (Egyptian mythology).

95.  Nautilus. Alleged parallel to Big Daddy (BioShock).

96.  Neeko. Shapeshifter trickster archetype.

97.  Neva. Listed as Bloodborg source parallel to Ambessa and Mel.

98.  Nidalee. Jungle huntress archetype; sometimes compared to Shanna the She-Devil (Marvel).

99.  Nilah. Water-whip heroine; sometimes compared to Katara (Avatar).

100.                      Nocturne. Alleged parallel to Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street).

101.                      Nunu and Willump. Child and yeti archetype; sometimes compared to Calvin and Hobbes dynamic.

102.                      Olaf. Viking berserker archetype.

103.                      Orianna. Clockwork doll archetype; sometimes compared to Pinocchio themes.

104.                      Ornn. Dwarven forge god archetype; sometimes compared to Hephaestus.

105.                      Pantheon. Spartan warrior archetype; sometimes compared to Leonidas (300).

106.                      Poppy. Hammer-wielding knight archetype.

107.                      Pyke. Undead harpoon assassin; sometimes compared to Davy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean).

108.                      Qiyana. Elemental empress archetype.

109.                      Quinn. Ranger archetype; sometimes compared to Hawkeye (Marvel).

110.                      Rakan. Charismatic rogue archetype.

111.                      Rammus. Alleged parallel to Bowser (Super Mario).

112.                      Rek’Sai. Burrowing monster archetype; sometimes compared to StarCraft Zerg units.

113.                      Rell. Metal-bending knight; sometimes compared to Magneto-lite comparisons.

114.                      Renata Glasc. Alleged parallels to corporate mastermind archetypes; sometimes compared to Lex Luthor (DC).

115.                      Renekton. Alleged parallel to Sobek (Egyptian mythology).

116.                      Rengar. Frequently compared to The Predator (film franchise).

117.                      Riven. Alleged parallel to Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII).

118.                      Rumble. Mech pilot archetype; sometimes scrap-mech anime tropes.

119.                      Ryze. Alleged parallel to Kratos (God of War).

120.                      Samira. Compared to Dante (Devil May Cry).

121.                      Savior Viktor. Jesus.

122.                      Savior Viktor and White-Eyed Children of Gaia. (Bloodborg parallel framing).

123.                      Sejuani. Frost barbarian archetype.

124.                      Senna. Dual-gun spectral hunter; sometimes compared to Van Helsing archetype.

125.                      Seraphine. Pop idol archetypes and virtual idol culture.

126.                      Sett. Alleged parallel to Dio Brando (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure).

127.                      Shaco. Alleged parallels to The Joker and Mad Hatter (DC Comics).

128.                      Shen. Ninja guardian archetype.

129.                      Shyvana. Dragon-human hybrid archetype.

130.                      Silco. Alleged parallel to Cowboy Momahan (Bloodborg).

131.                      Singed. Alleged mad scientist archetype expansion.

132.                      Sivir. Alleged parallels to Xena and Wonder Woman.

133.                      Sion. Undead juggernaut archetype.

134.                      Skarner. Giant scorpion archetype; sometimes compared to Dune creature motifs.

135.                      Smolder. Alleged parallels to young dragon archetypes; sometimes compared to Spyro (Spyro the Dragon).

136.                      Sona. Silent musician mage; sometimes compared to Hatsune Miku aesthetic in tone.

137.                      Soraka. Alleged influence from Pan and Greek myth.

138.                      Swain. Alleged parallel to The Lich King (Warcraft) and Lord Vetinari (Discworld).

139.                      Sylas (League of Legends). Alleged parallel to Sylar (Heroes).

140.                      Syndra. Alleged parallels to telekinetic dark sorceress archetypes; sometimes compared to Jean Grey (Dark Phoenix).

141.                      Tahm Kench. Devil-at-the-crossroads archetype; sometimes compared to folklore demons.

142.                      Taliyah. Earthbender archetype; commonly compared to Avatar: The Last Airbender.

143.                      Talon. Assassin archetype; sometimes compared to Ezio (Assassin’s Creed).

144.                      Taric. Alleged parallel to Fabio likeness and WoW cleric archetype.

145.                      Teemo. Alleged Yordle comparison to Yoda / Ewok aesthetic.

146.                      Thresh. Alleged parallels to The Grim Reaper and Shang Tsung (Mortal Kombat).

147.                      Tristana. Alleged Yordle comparison to Star Wars species aesthetic.

148.                      Tryndamere. Alleged parallel to Genghis Khan and berserker archetype.

149.                      Trundle. Troll archetype.

150.                      Twisted Fate. Alleged parallel to Gambit (X-Men).

151.                      Twitch. Alleged parallel to Skaven (Warhammer Fantasy).

152.                      Udyr. Alleged parallel to Beorn (Tolkien).

153.                      Urgot. Cyborg monstrosity archetype; sometimes compared to Warhammer Chaos aesthetics.

154.                      Vander. Alleged parallel to Warwick of New Kowloon.

155.                      Varus. Corrupted archer archetype.

156.                      Vayne. Vampire hunter archetype; frequently compared to Van Helsing.

157.                      Veigar. Alleged parallel to “Tiny Masters of Evil” (World of Warcraft guild reference).

158.                      Vel’Koz. Eldritch eye monster archetype; sometimes compared to Beholders (D&D).

159.                      Vex. Goth gloom archetype; sometimes compared to Wednesday Addams tone.

160.                      Viego. Alleged Dracula archetype.

161.                      Vi (Arcane). Alleged parallel to Rook (New Kowloon) and “Skippy”.

162.                      Vi (League of Legends). Alleged parallel to Misha “The Fists of Colossus” (Farahboom).

163.                      Viktor. Alleged parallel to Doctor Doom (Marvel).

164.                      Vladimir. Alleged parallels to aristocratic vampire archetypes; frequently compared to Dracula.

165.                      Volibear. Norse thunder bear archetype; sometimes compared to Thor symbolism.

166.                      Warwick (Arcane). Alleged transformation parallel to Bloodborg arc.

167.                      White-Eyed Followers (Arcane). Alleged parallel to White-Eyed Children of Gaia (Bloodborg).

168.                      Wukong. Direct Sun Wukong myth adaptation.

169.                      Xayah. Rogue avian rebel archetype.

170.                      Xerath. Arcane energy being archetype; sometimes compared to genie motifs.

171.                      Xin Zhao. Spear general archetype; sometimes compared to Zhao Yun (Romance of the Three Kingdoms).

172.                      Yasuo. Alleged parallel to Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin).

173.                      Yone. Alleged samurai dual-blade archetype parallels (Miyamoto Musashi).

174.                      Yorick. Alleged parallels to gravedigger / necromancer archetypes; sometimes compared to Hamlet’s Yorick reference.

175.                      Yunara. Alleged parallels to warrior-priest archetypes; sometimes compared to Joan of Arc–style holy combatants.

176.                      Yuumi. Magical familiar archetype; sometimes compared to Sabrina’s Salem.

177.                      Zaahen. Alleged parallels to ascended cosmic warrior archetypes; sometimes compared to Raiden (Mortal Kombat) in tone.

178.                      Zac. Slime creature archetype; sometimes compared to Flubber.

179.                      Zed. Alleged parallel to Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

180.                      Zed comics demonic entity. Compared to Demogorgon (Dungeons and Dragons).

181.                      Zeri. Electric speedster archetype; sometimes compared to The Flash.

182.                      Ziggs. Alleged Cheshire Cat and mad explosives scientist archetype.

183.                      Zilean. Father Time archetype.

184.                      Zoe. Trickster child deity archetype; sometimes compared to Alice in Wonderland tone.

185.                      Zyra. Alleged parallel to Poison Ivy (DC Comics).

Narrative and Worldbuilding Parallels

1.      Piltover and Zaun (Arcane form). Alleged structural alignment with Bloodborg.

2.      Hextech and Dune spice economy comparison.

3.      Shurima and Fremen desert civilization comparison.

4.      Noble Houses in Piltover and Dune power structure comparison.

5.      Glorious Evolution arc and alleged merged narrative structure.

6.      Mad Scientist archetype cluster including Singed, Dr. Reveck Viktor, Heimerdinger, Ziggs, and Dr. Mundo.

Arcane Visual and Design Comparisons

1.      Arcane art style and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse comparison.

2.      Maddy from Arcane - Brackern and Dune sandworms comparison. Subie Mass Effect comparison for Maddy.

3.      Monster High aesthetic comparisons.

4.      Vecna (Dungeons and Dragons) comparison for Arcane Blue Bloodborg Viktor.

5.      Demogorgon comparison for Zed comics entity.

6.      Ronda Rousey alleged visual inspiration.

7.      Cleo De Nile aesthetic comparison for Mel.

8.      Aphelios internal reuse comparison.

Arcane Character Parallels to Bloodborg

1.      Silco and Cowboy Momahan.

2.      Ambessa Medarda and Neva.

3.      Mel Medarda and Neva.

4.      Savior Viktor and White-Eyed Children of Gaia.

Alleged Direct Character Narrative Derivations from Bloodborg

1.      Viktor and Warwick transformation arc comparison to Bloodborg.

2.      Vi and Rook (New Kowloon).

3.      Silco moral ambiguity arc and Cowboy Momahan structure.

4.      Jinx trauma arc comparison.

5.      Caitlyn and Josh (The Wall).

6.      Vander / Warwick and Warwick of New Kowloon.

Product-Level Allegations

1.      League of Legends and alleged commercial cloning of DotA.

2.      Teamfight Tactics and Auto Chess derivation.

3.      Valorant and CS:GO / Overwatch mechanics comparison.

4.      Legends of Runeterra and Hearthstone comparison.

5.      Arcane and alleged structural and thematic derivation from Bloodborg.

 M. W. Wolf