Blitzcrank Trivia

Development

• Voiced by Duncan Watt (who also voices Rammus)
• Joe Zieja voices Blitz and Crank in Space Groove skin
• Originally called "SteamGolem" during development
• Name combines German "Blitz" (lightning) and English "crank"

Universe

• Uses They/Them pronouns since V9.22 lore revision
• Ran "Blitzcrank's Fleshling Compatibility Services" dating service
• Inspired by Asimov's "The Bicentennial Man"
• Has special affection for Poros

Gameplay

• Dance references the Macarena
• Duck-like feet design due to Riot's love of ducks
• Cancelled "Sewn Chaos" skin may return in future
• Power Fist occasionally launches non-champion targets "to the moon" (added V12.20)

Notable Quotes

• "Exterminate. Exterminate." references Doctor Who's Daleks
• "A rolling golem gathers no rust" adapts the classic saying
• Space Groove Blitz & Crank personalities reference Pinky & Brain

Significant Skins

• iBlitzcrank: Released for Mac version launch
• Riot Blitzcrank: Only obtainable at 2013 events
• Battle Boss: References classic fighting games
• Lancer Paragon/Rogue: First champion to get two skins in same patch
• Space Groove: Cats inspired by artist Oscar Vega's pets

Design Details

• Displays Xbox 360's "Red Ring of Death" animation when dying in iBlitzcrank skin
• Battle Boss recall animation shows cartridge-blowing reference
• Each Battle Boss chroma features unique gaming symbols
• Space Groove dance music inspired by No Straight Roads

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