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Development & Voice

• Voiced by Vic Mignogna, who also voiced Lee Sin before his voice update
• Originally named "MalZahar," then "Al'Zahar" in PBE, similar to الظاهر (Að̣-ð̣ahir), meaning "the Manifest" in Arabic

Lore & Design

• Character concept inspired by Abdul Alhazred from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos
• The "eye" on his forehead symbolizes his connection to the Void
• One of few champions with pet companions (Voidlings), alongside Annie, Elise, Heimerdinger, Ivern, Shaco, and Yorick

Gameplay Elements

• Voidlings changed from purple/yellow to gray/purple after V6.9 Battlemage update
• Dance animation references MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This"
• Voidling assets repurposed for various game modes, including Invasion and Odyssey: Extraction

Notable Features

• Shared unique voice interaction with Bel'Veth (removed in patch V14.8)
• "Oblivion awaits!" quote references StarCraft: Brood War's Dark Archon
• Voidlings possibly related to Zz'Rot Portal's Voidspawn (referenced in V9.23 patch)

Skin Themes

• Available in multiple theme lines:
  • Legacy
  • Wonders of the World
  • Fables
  • Snow Day (Released during Snowdown Showdown 2014)
  • Arcade: Battle Bosses
  • Hextech
  • Worldbreaker
  • Debonair
  • Three Honors
  • Empyrean

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