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Lore 
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While her sister 
Katarina has always been the most celebrated member of the household, the Du Couteau family has a long history of service to Noxus. It has often been said that no soldier has ever been as fortunate as General Du Couteau to have been graced with daughters. His youngest, Cassiopeia - despite lacking her sister's killer instincts - was equally renowned in at court for her stately character and elegance. Cunning as she was beautiful, the temptress could never be found far from the arm of any foreign dignitary, her wiles prying secrets from the lips of even the most wary attaché. With the Noxian barbarian pacification campaign having ground to a standstill, Cassiopeia had set her sights on a diplomat from a tribe of the Freljord region. Thinking him an easy mark, the scheming seductress set about beguiling him. He refused to confide in her, however, until she swore an oath of secrecy upon his sword - a strange weapon with a serpentine curve to the blade.
Once her tryst was over, Cassiopeia provisioned her father with information regarding the barbarian resistance. As she divulged this intelligence, a wave of revulsion washed over her. She screamed in agony as her silky skin hardened to scales, her lustrous hair thickened to leather, and her manicured fingernails sharpened to claws. Dazed, she fell upon a group of horrified servants, rending them limb from limb in a heartbeat. When it was over the blood soaked figure was no longer the ravishing jewel of the Noxian court, but a horror trapped somewhere between woman and serpent. Unable to serve in her traditional capacity, Cassiopeia departed for the League, continuing her service to Noxus on the Field of Justice.
"Though she may have appeared the innocent flower, she was the serpent under it."
Quotes Edit
- Upon selection
- "Don't you find me... beautiful?"
- Attacking
- "Surrender to me."
- "Feel my embrace."
- "Succumb."
- "I strike."
- "No mercy."
- "I'll take care of everything."
- Movement
- "You found me beautiful, once."
- "As you wish."
- "Say 'please'."
- "Don't make me beg."
- "Of course."
- "Don't be coy."
- "Tell me everything."
- "I'm listening."
- "You're no fun."
- Taunt
- "Eventually, they all come crawling back."
- "You think I'm a freak; let me get on your level."
- Joke
- "Let me help shuffle off your mortal coil."
- "They say the key to beauty lies in grace and poise. What do you think?"
Co-op vs. AI ResponsesEdit
Match start
- "I just can't wait to face you."
Player team victory
- "GG!"
Player team defeat
- "I'll keep an eye out for you next time."
Special
- "Show me your skills, Katarina!"
League JudgementEdit
Date: 10 December, 20 CLE
- OBSERVATION
Cassiopeia glides along the marvelous hallway with unnerving grace, the scrape of scale on marble announcing her passing to the empty corridor. Her elegant curves and stately posture combine to form an appalling juxtaposition to her serpentine body. The exquisite features of her face, wreathed in a cobra's hood, bears a look of chilling determination, while a serpent's tail conveys her expediently onward towards her destination.
She pauses for a moment before a pair of grand double doors, the relief of a panther marking each one. Above the doors, carved on the stone archway, is an inscription: "The truest opponent lies within." Her eyes narrow as she reads the engraving.
Cassiopeia stretches a taloned finger towards the door. It parts effortlessly at her touch, swinging open into blackness. She peers hesitantly into the black for a moment before composing herself and gliding inside.
- REFLECTION
She found herself in her chambers in the Noxian estate she called home. An elegant curtain ran across the center of the room; a shroud against prying eyes. There, through the lace, stood the unmistakable figure of her father, General Marcus Du Couteau. She stared at him longingly, admiring everything about him, from his stately military garb to his perfect soldier's posture.
He stepped forward, extending a hand towards the partition. There was moment of panic. No matter how many times she allowed her closest family to see her, she was always overwhelmed with anxiety and revulsion.
"Don't look at me!" Cassiopeia lamented.
The General froze for a moment. Then his voice took on a sterner character. "You are my daughter, Cassiopeia. And you are beautiful."
"Liar!" she hissed, turning away. She could hear the rustling of curtains as he approached.
"Daughter, look at me", he implored. Reluctantly, she complied, wiping away her tears with a viciously clawed hand. She did not speak.
"Cassiopeia", he went on, taking a step forward, "I have been summoned. It is a grave matter, but one that I cannot refuse."
"Take sister with you. She can keep you safe", she sobbed.
Marcus shook his head, "Katarina cannot return. The matter with Ionia has not yet been settled, and her duty to the League compels her to stay."
"Father, if you do not return, I will be alone", she stated.
The General reached out to touch his daughter's face and she recoiled, turning her back again. His voice turned colder than iron. "You are a Du Couteau, Cassiopeia. You have served Noxus, and she cares for her children. You will never be alone." He paused. "One day, you will remember your duty."
General Du Couteau took her hand and pressed a sealed letter into her palm, crumpling it slightly. "Should I not return, Cassiopeia, this will guide you and Katarina."
Hearing her father turn to leave, Cassiopeia panicked. She spun about, but found herself alone. She examined the letter in her hand. It was marked in a wax signet that she did not recognize, but the seal was already broken. She unfolded the page.
In blood red ink, someone had penned: "Transcendence Way, the Ivory Ward, 5:00 PM." Below it was a stamped image of a black rose.
The peals of a clock tower caught her attention, followed by the sounds of bedlam. All around her the household abruptly became chaos. Each passing footfall and gossiping whisper filled her with ire. There came a hesitant knock at the door. She already knew who to expect.
"Enter!" she commanded, her rage overcoming her revulsion at the thought of being seen. The door swung open, revealing one of her father's bodyguards. He entered slowly, staring intently at her silhouette on the other side of the curtains, his face a mixture of fear and shame.
"Mistress Cassiopeia," he began, "Your father has..."
She cut him off, "Spare me your excuses, fool! How did it happen!"
"We were in the market," he stammered, "Your father slipped away."
"And I ordered you to shadow him, did I not?" sneered Cassiopeia. She drew closer to the partition. The soldier looked away in shame. He did not answer. Cassiopeia sunk her talons into the hanging fabric, ripping it from its moorings in one swift motion and laying bare her monstrous body. "Speak, coward!" she commanded.
The bodyguard backed away in horror, blanching white in shock.
"What's wrong?" Cassiopeia teased, drawing one of her wicked hands to her face in feigned surprise. "Don’t you find me beautiful?"
She advanced, fastening her claws securely around his neck. She lifted his worthless body and suddenly, a shattered pocket watch fell out of his pocket. The watch's hands stopped dead at a quarter past five. "This was all we found," he croaked.
She caught her quarry's gaze in hers, his body shaking as she choked the life from him. His face was white as snow, but for some reason there was no fear in his eyes. Realization washed down the length of her serpentine body. Cassiopeia sneered. "Charlatan," she muttered, venom dripping from the words. "You force me to relive the moment I lost my father for your own sick pleasure?"
The bodyguard's face turned as implacable as his eyes. "Why do you want to join the League, Cassiopeia?" he inquired.
"My father is dead," she spat, "One of you knows something. And I will have justice."
The soldier nodded. "How does it feel, exposing your mind?"
Cassiopeia's looked him dead in the eye. "Curse you," she muttered emotionlessly. The figure dissolved in her grip, leaving only the darkness. The doors to the League swung open.
Development Edit
- Cassiopeia has been designed by Brackhar.
Champion Sneak Peek Edit
Announcement made in the Sneak Peek by ByronicHero:[1]
Allow me to present the fruits of those labors: Cassiopeia, the Serpent's Embrace. Whether you're a fan of maidens or monsters, this champion is sure to satisfy. Unless, of course, you're gun shy about ladies with scales, fangs, claws, and deadly, poisonous liquids. Then the two of you might need a little couples therapy.
Ancient Power Awakens with Mythic Cassiopeia Edit
Announcement made by NeeksNaman:[2]
With the launch of League of Legends in Greece, we’re celebrating with a skin that’s truly Hellenic. This bold, mythical take on Cassiopeia evokes the ancient monster, Medusa, gracing The Serpent’s Embrace with a new model, gorgeous gold accents, regal laurel leaves and new effects on her ultimate ability, Petrifying Gaze. Along with her new look, Cassiopeia’s getting brand new particle effects for all of her skins!
Wield ancient power and deadly poisons with this mythic new skin for Cassiopeia!
The Lunar Revel is Here Edit
Announcement made by NeeksNaman:[3]
The Lunar Revel is upon us, and all the champions of the League are out honoring the first new moon of the year. And what better way to celebrate than by rolling out some year of the snake-themed swag.
There are plenty of reasons to feel the moon's brought good fortune this year. For the entire duration of the holiday you can select free, Lunar Revel-themed wards, and the gifting center is once again open for business. You can also earn some special summoner icons for participating in the new year festivities. And, of course, no holiday would be complete without a few appropriately-themed skins for some of your favorite champions. Annie, Corki, Cassiopeia, Xin Zhao and Jarvan IV are all sporting festive new threads to ring in the new moon in style.
"The fools out celebrating the turn of the year make easy hunting, but my prey this eve is beyond the roar of crowds and fireworks. There are many monsters out this year, but only one can rule the night. They say the snake is cunning and quick to strike. What do you think, summoner?"―Jade Fang Cassiopeia
Patch history Edit
- Twin Fang: now counts as a single target spell for the sake of items like Rylai's Crystal Scepter.
- Fixed a bug where Miasma's slow was not stacking with many other slows in the game.
- Noxious Blast ability power ratio reduced to 0.8 from 0.9.
- Twin Fang damage reduced to 50/85/120/155/190 from 60/95/130/165/200.
- Miasma now grants persistent vision in the area where cast instead of only at the moment it was cast.
- Twin Fang: cast animation sped up.
- Petrifying Gaze:
- Base damage increased to 200/325/450 from 150/275/400.
- Range increased to 850 from 700 (effect now roughly matches the particle).
- Cast animation sped up.
- Cooldown reduction with rank is now reflected in the levelup tooltip.
- It will target enemies that move in/out of the area during the cast time more accurately .
- Updated tooltips for Cassiopeia.
- Twin Fang: range increased to 700 from 675.
- Base movement speed increased to 310 from 305.
- Noxious Blast: movement speed buff increased to 3 seconds from 2.
- Twin Fang: ability power ratio increased to 0.55 from 0.45.
- Petrifying Gaze:
- Slow increased to 60% at all ranks from 40/50/60%.
- Cooldown changed to 130/120/110 seconds from 120 at all ranks.
V1.0.0.107: Added. (Original Stats)
- Noxious Blast: Cassiopeia blasts an area with a delayed high damage poison, granting her increased Movement Speed if she hits a champion.
- Miasma: Cassiopeia releases a cloud of poison, lightly damaging and slowing any enemy that happens to pass through it.
- Twin Fang: Cassiopeia lets loose a damaging attack at her target. If the target is poisoned the cooldown of this spell is refreshed.
- Petrifying Gaze (Ultimate): Cassiopeia releases a swirl of magical energy from her eyes, stunning any enemies in front of her that are facing her and slowing any others with their back turned.
- Deadly Cadence (Innate): After casting a spell any subsequent spellcasts will cost 10% less for 5 seconds. This ability stacks up to 5 times.
